Synopsis
Overview[]
The Boxer Rebellion (拳亂) was a anti-colonial uprising that took place in China from 1899 and 1901, toward the end of the Qing dynasty. It was initiated by the Yihequan, nicknamed the "Boxers", as they were known for their martial arts skills. They were motivated by proto-nationalist sentiments and opposition to Western colonialism and associated Christian missionary activity.[1]
Events[]
In 1899 AD, US troops intervened in the Boxer Rebellion in China.[1]
It was during this time Zheng Zu lead his elite fighting force the Five Weapons Society against the invaders only to learn that the House of the Deadly Sabre had fallen to the foreigners. Zheng Zu reprimanded his commanders for not properly preparing his men for such an assault. His lieutenant begged for forgiveness and mercy for his failure he let the Sabre commander in on a old secret Zheng Yi had similarly been weak and, rather than being held back, he murdered his own brother and added his spirit energy to his own. When he realized that China could not remain isolated from the rest of the world he set up bases across the globe establishing new strongholds in England, Japan, Russia, and France.[2]