How did the scandal between Li Hongzhang and Cixi reach the United States?

Li Hongzhang and Cixi were the top two people in the Qing Dynasty at that time, and their every move attracted much attention, which was also a prerequisite, otherwise no one would pay attention to them.

At that time, the Qing Dynasty had just come into contact with the western world and had different habits and traditions in many things. At that time, Li Hongzhang was the first diplomat in the late Qing Dynasty. It can be said that Li Hongzhang continued his life for the late Qing Dynasty in diplomacy for several years, but what was the situation in the late Qing Dynasty? Class has solidified, people's minds have solidified, and they can't accept new things. For this reason, many jokes were made, and even the scandal of Li Hongzhang's marriage to Cixi broke out.

When Li Hongzhang went to the United States, he followed the advice of his staff and paid a visit to the Admiral Gordon Monument. When Gordon's family heard about it, they sent a dog and Li Hongzhang as a token of their gratitude. This dog's identity is not simple, it is the first dog in Gordon's family. Because they earned a lot of fame in various competitions, if Li Hongzhang was not the first diplomat in the late Qing Dynasty. They were reluctant to give him this famous dog, but a few days later, they received a letter and a gift from Li Hongzhang, thanking them for giving him this famous dog. But because I was too old to eat this food, I invited a famous chef to make it into a famous dish and give it to them. Gordon's family was furious behind his back. I hate this ignorant prime minister, but out of diplomatic etiquette, Gordon's family is not easy to attack.

After that, Li Hongzhang visited the United States again. During his stay in the United States this time, he always wore a yellow coat, because it was stipulated in the late Qing Dynasty that only people who had made great contributions to the imperial court could wear a yellow coat. With his past achievements, he was given a yellow coat by the court before he went to America. Because this is an extreme honor, Li Hongzhang wears this coat on all important occasions, which undoubtedly makes America an important occasion. But Americans only know one thing. In China, yellow is only worn by monarchs, so it spread to him and Cixi.