Considered to be the most loyal, courageous, and honest servant of the Nguyen Dynasty, Nguyen Tri Phuong's entire career as a mandarin was spent days traveling around the country, directing the army and people to fight against the enemy. foreign enemy. Unfortunately, just because of the court's weakness and indecisiveness, and the internal contradictions between the pacifist and warring factions, he lost a number of important battles to the French, even making unnecessary sacrifices. after the fall of Hanoi citadel.
Source: Nguyen Tri Phuong - Great Mandarin of the 3 Dynasties of the Nguyen Tuan Dynasty and the Citadel of Hanoi (youtube.com)
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