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1894, the self-strengthening movement is coming to an end. After numerous humiliations, the opium war, many of the unequal treaties, China¡¯s hope of revival and resurrection yet again failed. I¡¯m now old and weary, as my life is also coming to an end, I want to leave a mark and put forward my opinions about the self-strengthening movement. For once, I can finally voice my thoughts despite of my gender. So, here is my story, my experience during 1860 to 1894, during China¡¯s self-strengthening period. I am a servant in the palace, the dowager empress Cixi¡¯s palace. I have been one for 30 years. Even though powers are far from my hands, but in general I enjoy my quiet and peaceful life. In 1863, when I was sixteen, I took my first step into the palace. The day I came into the palace I was wearing a shirt my mother gave me. It had golden flowers embroider on various places. But what meant the most to me was a little jade rabbit talisman that was attach to it. My mom use to tell me that being a servant, I should be gentle and obedient, just like a rabbit. I¡¯m superstitious like most Chinese, thus I believe it was the talisman that kept me safe and sound all these years.
Approximate Word count = 831
Approximate Pages = 3.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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