Episode 2 of 2
Taking Charge
- When
- November 1856
- Where
- Tianjing
In November 1856, Shi Dakai took over administration at Tianjing, restoring order and rebuilding morale.
In November 1856, Hong Xiuquan ordered Wei Changhui's execution and requested Shi Dakai to return to Tianjing to take over administration. Shi obeyed, restoring order to the city and rebuilding Taiping's broken morale. His public support caused Hong Xiuquan to harbor deeper suspicion against him.
Sources
- Shi Dakai Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
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