Can it be done? How would it be achieved? What would it look like?
I am guessing it would have to be literally on the line. 1899 specifically, successfully getting hold of the Emperor out of house arrest and shaping something around him. The Han might not like the emperor, but at least he would be castrated of all real power if the 100 day reforms go through. You'd probably have to kill Cixi, but that isn't impossible. Thoughts?