Immigrants from Dong Fuxiang

Hotan, the southernmost city in Xinjiang. Known as Yutian in ancient times, it is a place rich in beautiful jade. More than two thousand years ago, Qin Shihuang called Hetian jade "the jade of Kunshan", and later called Yutian jade. After Zuo recovered Xinjiang, the Qing Dynasty established Hotan Zhili Prefecture in 1883. At this point, Hetian jade's fame resounded through our ears. Hotan is rich in dusty jade 1877 12.27, and the left army advanced from northern Xinjiang to shache in southern Xinjiang. Liu Jintang, commander-in-chief of the former enemy, ordered Dong Fuxiang, the prefect, to lead the 3rd Battalion of Dong Zi to fight alone and recover Hotan. Hotan, one of the eight cities in southern Xinjiang, is also the last city controlled by the remnants of Agubo. Dong Fuxiang of Hotan City (1840— 1908) is a native of Guyuan, Ningxia. After receiving the order, he led an emergency team to Hotan. The officers and men of Dongzi 3rd Battalion endured the cold and hunger, and chose a shortcut to cross the Taklimakan desert to Hotan. The military situation is urgent. On the 700-mile-long road, the only food that officers and men can eat is the raw sweet potato that they carry with them. Taklimakan Desert, also known as the Sea of Death, is the Taklimakan Desert, covering an area of 300,000 square kilometers, and is the second largest mobile desert in the world. In the eyes of local people, Taklimakan desert is a place where you can't get out when you enter, also known as the sea of death. Dongzi 3rd Battalion, under the leadership of local minority compatriots, embarked on this dangerous road. The officers and men crossed the Taklimakan desert and experienced hardships. They magically appeared at the foot of Hotan City on June 5438+0878+1October 2. Dong Fuxiang, entrenched in the remnants of Agubai in Hotan City, fled hastily and left the city. Dong Fuxiang sent troops to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Shen Daofa, Tian Jiufu and Du Xibin respectively, asking them to split up and pursue along the way. Three generals killed two thousand thieves in the south of the city, and captured thirty-two leaders, big and small, under Anjiyan Agubo. After Hotan was restored, Dong Fuxiang dealt with the aftermath. Officers and men found illegal immigrants from India, Afghanistan, Russia and other countries in the city, with a total of 5,000 people. These people all immigrated to Xinjiang illegally during the 13 years when Agubo invaded Xinjiang. Dong Fuxiang's handling of these 5,000 illegal immigrants is intriguing. He ordered that whoever holds a sharp sword among these 5000 people will be killed, and the rest will be left alone. For the residents of his hometown in the city, he promised to "only fight real thieves and not disturb civilians." Half a month later, the officers and men deported the illegal immigrants. Do not hesitate to shoot the ringleaders who are slightly rebellious. Soon, Hotan was cleaned up and calm was restored. In addition, Dong Fuxiang, a subordinate of Agubo, collected thirty-two thousand five hundred and twenty pieces of silver in Hotan, all of which were turned over to the state treasury. Recovering Hotan is an army of Dong Fuxiang at war, so it is particularly eye-catching. Zuo is very satisfied with Dong Fuxiang's performance. He thought that Dong Fuxiang's single-handedly recovering Hotan was a great achievement, so he made a guarantee to the court. Left expelled 5000 foreigners and seized 32000 taels of silver. The Battle of Hotan was the last battle for the Qing army to recover eight cities in southern Xinjiang, and it was also the last battle for Xinjiang. 1878 65438+ 10, the Qing dynasty * * * announced that it had recovered all Xinjiang except Yili. Emperor Guangxu also knew that the minister who led the troops "worked hard regardless of the wind and rain" and should be warmly praised. Xinjiang is picturesque, so what kind of army is left leading? British scholar Paul Jay said in the biography of Akubek: "From the binoculars and binoculars used by officers and men, we can also find that this army is well equipped ... The left army is similar to the European powers." (Text/Fan Qianfeng)