| 英文摘要 |
In the eighteenth century, the Qing dynasty military’s first campaign in the Western Regions (Xiyu), namely the occupation of Yili in 1755, was chosen by the court as a subject for pictorial representation.“Receiving the Surrender of the Yili”(“Pingding Yili Shouxiang”) was not only the first plate in the series Victory in the Pacification of Dzungars and Muslims (Pingding Zhungaer Hui bu Desheng tu), but also marked a milestone in the Qing ultimate victory. In 1760 during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor, before the pacification of Xinjiang was complete, Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shi Ning) was commissioned by the emperor to paint seven silk works, including Receiving the Surrender of the Yili (Yili Renmin Touxiang). copperplate-engraved and color-illustrated versions of this theme were paired with imperial poems written by the Qianlong Emperor upon receiving news of victory. His annotations reveal that the news had come from a Manchu-language memorial to the palace submitted by General Amursana, a former Dzunggar tribesman, and other Qing officers. This article reconsiders the Qing military’s first entry into Yili by analyzing“Receiving the Surrender of the Yili”and cross-verifying it with Manchu-language archival records. The painting vividly depicts the troops’staged entry, showcasing local lamas, Hui peoples, and Oirats kneeling to welcome the Qing forces, and the army crossing the Yili River to receive the surrender. Manchu-language memorials served as crucial references for the composition. However, the painting also incorporates elements not found therein, such as tributes including peacocks, hawks, celadon plates, Hui musical instruments, and horses. Examining the origins and meanings of these tributes suggests that the painting deliberately integrates offerings from various times and places in the Western Regions, associating them with specific ethnic groups. |