The map of the western regions is called the map of the western regions of the Forbidden City, with a total of 52 volumes. The content covers Xinjiang's territory, mountains, rivers, military defense, tunzheng, tribute, money law, schools, titles, customs, music, costumes, local products, princes, miscellaneous notes, etc. 19. As the first official local chronicles of Xinjiang in the Qing Dynasty, The Map of the Western Regions was compiled under the historical background that the northwest used troops constantly in the early Qing Dynasty, and finally won a fundamental victory and realized national reunification. There are three main purposes of compilation: first, it is convenient for rulers to further understand and govern Xinjiang, so as to consolidate border defense; The second is to make up for the lack of ambition in Xinjiang; The third is to highlight the great achievements of Emperor Qianlong and his historical achievements. The compilation of the western regions brought together the strongest team in the country at that time. In the list of ministers, Fu Heng, He Houhua, A Gui, Liu Tongxun, Ali Zhou, Liu Lun, Fu Kang 'an, Liu Yong, Qian Rucheng and other 65,438+03 people served as presidents, with Chu and He Rucheng as editors. Among them are knowledgeable college students, outstanding court officials, and court soldiers who have experienced the battlefield and the frontier. They are familiar with the frontier situation and have made great contributions to the compilation of the map of the western regions. After the publication of The Story of the Western Regions in Qianlong period, due to various needs, the official and private editions have been enduring for a long time, and there are many versions that have been circulated so far. According to the census statistics of China Local Records Joint Catalogue, there are the first edition in the 21st year of Qianlong (1756), the supplementary edition in Wuyingtang in the 47th year of Qianlong (1782), the rare edition in the 47th year of Qianlong (1782) and the 19th year of Guangxu (1899). The Story of the Western Regions is of great reference value for future generations to understand Xinjiang in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and it is also an indispensable document for studying politics, economy and culture in Xinjiang in the early Qing Dynasty.