Who Poisoned Li Keqiang? Unraveling the Mastermind Behind His Death

Zeng Qinghong's Historical Influence

• 💡 Zeng Qinghong is credited with orchestrating Jiang Zemin's rise to power, moving him from Shanghai to Beijing and helping him defeat political rivals like Qiao Shi and Li Ruihuan.
• 📌 He designed a system of imperial checks and balances for Jiang Zemin, including "nine dragons governing the water" and "seven ups and eight downs," to consolidate power.
• 🔑 Zeng Qinghong allegedly helped Jiang Zemin become Chairman of the Central Military Commission, secretly controlling China and making Hu Jintao a puppet emperor.

Li Keqiang's Succession and Alleged Poisoning

• 🎯 Before 2013, Li Keqiang was designated by Hu Jintao and Zeng Qinghong as the successor to the General Secretary, with Xi Jinping slated for Prime Minister.
• ⚡ However, Wang Qishan's (PrinceQing) intervention led to Xi Jinping ascending to the top position, making Li Keqiang second, which is cited as a reason for Li's eventual death.
• ⚠️ During a "double regulation" house arrest, Xi Jinping reportedly claimed Zeng Qinghong killed Li Keqiang as revenge by the Shanghai Gang against the Youth League, denying his own involvement.

The Zhao Leji Incident and Military Confrontation

• 💬 Zhao Leji reported to Xi Jinping, leading to an angry confrontation where Xi accused Zhao of being influenced by "Lao Zeng" and interfering in politics.
• 🚨 Following Peng Liyuan's advice, He Weidong was ordered to place Zhao Leji under house arrest in the Jingxi Hotel.
• ⚔️ Zeng Qinghong then contacted Zhang Youxia, who promptly sent troops to rescue Zhao Leji and surrounded Xi Jinping, leading to Zhang Youxia's forced abdication and He Weidong's downfall.

Blame and Beneficiaries of Li Keqiang's Death

• 🔍 Xi Jinping's alleged confession aimed to clear himself from responsibility for Li Keqiang's death, attributing it to Zeng Qinghong and the Shanghai Gang.
• 💰 The speaker suggests that while Xi Jinping might benefit, the Shanghai Gang, led by Zeng Qinghong, Chen Jining, Han Zheng, Wang Huning, and Ding Xuexiang, are the biggest beneficiaries.
• 📉 The Youth League faction is considered to have died out after Hu Jintao's removal from the 20th National Congress, despite some self-media claims of his continued influence.

Current Political Struggle and Factional Shifts

• ⚖️ The Miao Hua case has been escalated, with Miao Hua facing the death penalty.
• 🤝 Zhang Youxia has identified an "anti-party group," indicating a deep political struggle.
• 📈 The anti-Xi faction is gaining a slight upper hand, with Xi Jinping reportedly powerless to save the situation and forced to abandon positions to protect his leadership.