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Let’s say that in 1875 Cixi catches ill and dies along with her son the Guangxu Emperor in 1875. In OTL Empress Dowager Ci'an suggested enthroning one of Yixin, Prince Gong's sons as the next emperor, but she was overruled by Cixi. Instead, Cixi nominated her baby nephew and he was made the new emperor.
Without Cixi might the plan to enthrone one of Yixin’s sons go ahead? And if so how might this affect the Self Strengthening Movement, along with other butterflies? Also would it have to be Yixin’s eldest son or could it be any of his sons?
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