When Emperor Daoguang was employing people, he once ordered the governors to recommend their generals as reserve talents, and proposed that "people must be honest, decent, disciplined, able to share joys and sorrows with the soldiers, and the soldiers and the people will be satisfied." " request. The General Governor of Quanzhou Camp recommended Lu Hengan in a memorial. He said: "Lü Hengan, the general of the Changfu Camp, is good at both defense and defense. He is consistent in appearance and appearance. He works tirelessly and strives to cheer up. He can share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers." "The best prepared generals." The ministers met with the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang to select the candidate, and they agreed..."
In September of the 24th year of Daoguang (1844), Lu Hengan resigned from his duties as a general, and the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang was awarded the title of Liu Yunke of the Chinese Army. The army planned to keep him in the camp as a deputy general. Since Lu Hengan had not seen his elderly father for a long time, he was willing to go home to visit relatives. However, he did not return due to the tense military situation, so he became familiar with the affairs of the deputy general in the camp. Just after the Spring Festival of the next year, he received the news that his father had passed away before the Spring Festival. He was very sad. "I spent half my life in the army and achieved nothing. My parents passed away without being able to see their souls..." He cried bitterly day and night, passed out many times, and didn't eat for several days.
The sergeants were deeply moved by Lu Hengan's filial piety. Liu Zhijun also had a deeper understanding of him and decided to recruit Lu Hengan, who was outstanding in loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness. He repeatedly reported to the emperor to urge him to order Lu Hengjian to be promoted to deputy general of the Central Army of Fujian and Zhejiang Province. Several lieutenants, headed by Wu Panfeng, jointly submitted a memorial to recommend him. They said in the memorial: "Lv Hengan is fair and strict, and has both resourcefulness and courage. He can be reused." The Ministry of War considered Lu Hengan to be in mourning and it was inappropriate to introduce him as a military officer. Therefore, they did not adopt their suggestions and ordered Lu Hengan to return to Changfu Camp. The Ministry of War believed that all Lu Hengan's actions should be civilian, and the post of deputy general of the Central Army of Fujian and Zhejiang should be held by a military general.
When the governors of Fujian and Zhejiang heard about these situations, they went to the governors of Fujian and Zhejiang for discussion. They also jointly submitted a letter, explaining that the affairs of the governors of Fujian and Zhejiang had always been a sincere cooperation between the military and local governments, and were handled by Lu Hengan Local affairs just showed his outstanding talents in both military and government affairs. "Anyone who is not impartial, reliable, and talented and courageous cannot be qualified for the position. In addition, Fujian and Zhejiang are important maritime areas. The barbarians trade with each other in Nantai and are close to the provincial capital. It is especially not a light duty to be appointed..."
Ministry of War He sent people to inspect the camp and said, "Public opinion during the interview said that they are decent, honest, and capable. All the generals in the camp are obedient and should be appointed to their posts." , "Speaking truthfully, never pushing back or being paranoid, he is a rare talent in the military. If he retreats, the emperor will be more compassionate." When the Ministry of War got these facts, it withdrew its order and truthfully general Lu Hengan's situation was reported to the emperor, who approved Lu Hengan's promotion to deputy general of the Central Army of Fujian and Zhejiang Province. He was also allowed to return to his hometown to serve as filial piety and report to the Ministry of War upon expiration.
After Lu Hengan was promoted to deputy general, he fully demonstrated his talents from the beginning. In the military camp of the Chinese Army in Fujian and Zhejiang Province, he was responsible for the construction of forts, the construction of warships, and the ordnance and ammunition of each battalion. Sometimes military expenditures reached hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. He taught Lu Hengan how to build the army of Fujian and Zhejiang. handle it, and allow him to dispatch the talents he needs at any time as needed. Lu Hengan and his subordinates were honest and dedicated to their duties, never delayed the construction period, and won praise from superior officials. Senior officials from the military and political circles of Fujian and Zhejiang jointly submitted a memorial to reward his diligence. But he refused to accept the reward. He said: "These are the results of everyone's efforts. How can I, the supervisor, take credit for my work alone? How dare I ask two adults to write these trivial things into a memorial? I'm really ashamed. Please don't do this." It is the craftsmen who should be rewarded." Everyone was moved by General Lu's righteousness and praised him as "General Dashu", which shows the strength of General Lu's personality.
In the past, when Fujian was recruiting soldiers, the seventy-two amphibious battalions had a mobile amount, and the ordnance and military expenses were donated by local officials no matter how much they were. In this way, some lawless people are given the opportunity to engage in fraud for personal gain. They over-reported the number of soldiers and used the extra military rations and salaries to fill their own pockets. Each worker received hundreds of taels of silver. After General Lu learned of this situation, he severely reprimanded the people in charge of recruiting soldiers in the army, "Where is your conscience for possessing these ill-gotten gains?" They actually told the general that if you don't take it, it's nothing. We don't want it, and they don't want it either. Will you? General Lu was very angry, "It is not a husband to be an official and be controlled by a traitor!" He ordered an examination of his predecessor's accounts, investigated and punished those corrupt officials, recovered hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, and brought them to justice. It not only rectified the official system, but also reduced the burden of the local people to a certain extent. People all applauded.
In August of the 26th year of Daoguang (1846), Liu Zhijun, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, submitted a report in compliance with the decree, saying that "Lv Hengan is upright, capable, resourceful and brave, and he is recommended to be victorious in the land army", and recommended Lu Hengan to the army. Go to the Ministry of War and register your name first. In July of the next year, Liu Zhijun played again, saying that "the camp affairs are smooth and he can defeat the general army", "he is honest, honest, brave and resourceful, and he is ready for thousands of cities", which finally attracted the attention of the Ministry of War. However, just as the Ministry of War was preparing to introduce Lu Hengan, Liu Zhijun couldn't bear to let him go. He reported that only he could handle all the projects managed by Lu Hengan well. These projects are at their most urgent right now, and we cannot easily teach them to others. "After I open the seal script next year, I will go to Zhejiang to join the army. In particular, I must lead the inspection in the province to avoid delays." Yang Geng In consideration of the critical importance of this officer's handling of all tasks, Sheng En ordered the transfer to be suspended." (See page 176 of "Collection of Biography of Chinese Historical Figures") Until March of the 28th year of Daoguang reign (1848), Taiwan's Commander-in-Chief Liu Yunke announced. When Jian was cured of his illness, the emperor issued an edict:
"It is decreed that Lu Heng'an is awarded the title of Commander-in-Chief of Taiwan Town, Fujian"
Out of the urgent military situation and his trust in General Lu, Emperor Daoguang Special instructions are given that the new commander-in-chief Lu Hengan does not need to come to Beijing for training.
In June of this year, General Lu handed over the affairs of deputy general Biao Zhongjun, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang. Before leaving, his colleagues and friends knew that he was honest and had no treasure, so they all gave him some belongings as gifts. General Lu declined them all. He said: "It is true that I don't have anything valuable, but I can still eat and don't need these extraneous things. Thank you for everyone's kindness."
The date for taking office in Taiwan is gradually approaching. Unfortunately, Unfortunately, at this time, his hands and feet began to become numb, and it took more than two months of treatment to get better. He immediately ordered his son Helin and nephew Qinglin to prepare for departure.
In August of the 28th year of Daoguang's reign (1846), Lu Hengan began his eastward journey from Ganjiangkou Seaport in Quanzhou and arrived at Lugang Port in Taiwan on the seventh day of September. From then on, I left the mainland and said goodbye to my relatives.