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April 16, 1904, due to his success in establishing corporation, the court granted Zhang Jian with the title of Rank 3, and appointed him chief advisor of the Ministry of Trade. Zhang Jian won the first grade in the civili examination in 1894. He is not only famous for businessman, educator, but also a leader of the constitutional movement in late Qing. Regarding his influences in politics, you may refer to our Bulletin: Shen Yunlong, "The influence of Zhang Jian and Cheng Dequan before and after the founding of the ROC.".
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