Which Chinese commissioner ordered the destruction of opium chests at Humen in 1839?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Lin Zexu
- Step 1: Qing officials tried to end the opium trade. Step 2. Lin Zexu burned the seized opium in 1839, which led to war. Answer: Lin Zexu. Why not the others: Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang were later statesmen and Hong Xiuquan led the Taiping rebels.
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