Study On Sibo Ethnic Group’s Westward Migration In Qing Dynasty And Its Historical Contribution

Sibo ethnic group is a northern minority with a long story in China.In the Qing Dynasty,the northwest frontier was in turmoil and the soldiers were scarce.When General Mingrui heard that Sibo people were brave and good at riding,he asked the Qing government to order Sibo elite to be sent to Xinjiang to defend the border.Sibo soldiers and civilians went through many hardships on their way to the west.After being stationed in Ili,Sibo camp was established,stationed in Kalun and changed defense stations,participated in the war to crush Zhang Geer rebellion,actively resisted the invasion of Russia,provided support for eliminating the reactionary forces in Agubo,and firmly safeguarded the national interests,pacified the rebellion and resisted foreign invasion at a time of domestic and foreign troubles.At the same time,Sibo military and civilians also actively promoted the development of the frontier,vigorously developed agriculture,promoted the flag-tun cause,built water conservancy projects,and solved the problems of water shortage and food shortage,which made certain contributions to the development and construction of the frontier.Sibo people’s westward migration not only played a certain role in politics and economy,but also developed in ethnic culture.After the westward migration,Sibo people inherited and developed ethnic culture,which is embodied in the inheritance and development of ethnic language,the enrichment and expansion of ethnic festivals,and the blending and innovation of customs and habits.Secondly,the great historical feat of Sibo people’s westward migration fully demonstrated Sibo people’s tenacious and persistent westward migration spirit and patriotic feelings,injected new connotation into the spirit of the Chinese nation,and made a vivid demonstration for carrying forward and cultivating the patriotic spirit in the new era.In the Qing Dynasty,Sibo ethnic group moved westward to station and build the frontier of the motherland,defended the reunification of the motherland and promoted the development of the frontier areas,promoted the exchange and integration of ethnic cultures,United ethnic relations,strengthened their ideals and beliefs,showed their patriotic feelings,silently serving the development of the motherland has set an example for people of all ethnic groups to love their country and their family.