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1. Feng Guozhang

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   Early Life and Military Career
   Born in Hejian, Zhili Province, Feng Guozhang received a traditional Confucian education before abandoning it for military training, which he considered less emotionally taxing. He entered the Imperial Army during the late Qing period, distinguishing himself through meticulous record-keeping and an unwavering commitment to proper queuing, a characteristic that impressed his superiors [2].
   Feng’s true rise began under Yuan Shikai, where he commanded the First Division of the Beiyang Army. He was known for dev…