Xiang Army - Assassination

Assassination

On August 22, 1870 the Viceroy of Liangjiang, Ma Xinyi (馬新貽) was assassinated in Nanjing. The identity of the killer may never be known, but many historical rumours implicate the Empress Dowager Cixi. Many Chinese and Hong Kong dramas and movies have been produced themed on this event.

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