近来有的文章对僧格林沁评价颇为偏颇,我认为:对古人的功与过应该辩证地看,不能苛求于古人。 僧格林沁是中国近代史上两次鸦片战争和太平天国运动时期的历史人物。作为清朝封建统治阶级的代表人物,他必定对起义军采取镇压措施,这是他阶级局限性和历史局限性所致,是可以理解的。 应看到,在抗击侵略者的战争中,僧格林沁表观出了大无畏的民族气节。1859年大沽口之战,他表现得十分勇敢,取得了鸦片战争以来的最大胜利。在八里桥之战中,他的骑兵英勇冲锋死伤无数。当时清朝官吏都在逃命,甚至连皇帝也准备逃跑,对于主力已耗尽的僧格林沁来说是无力与装备精良的英法联军抗衡的。 Recently, some articles on the Senggelinqin evaluation quite biased, I think: the ancient work and should be a dialectical view, can not demanding the ancients. Senggelinqin is a historical figure in the two opium wars in China’s modern history and during the Taiping movement. As a representative of the feudal ruling class in Qing Dynasty, he must take repressive measures against the rebel forces. This is due to his class limitations and historical limitations. It is understandable. It should be noted that in the war against the aggressors, Senggelinqin made apparent its dauntless national integrity. In 1859 the battle of Taku port, he performed very brave, won the biggest victory since the Opium War. In the Battle of Baliqiao, his cavalry heroic assault casualties countless. At that time, the Qing officials were fleeing their lives. Even the emperor was ready to flee. It was powerless and well-equipped British-French coalition forces to contend with the largely depleted Sengqinqin.