The Pacification of the Lin Shuang-wen Rebellion on Taiwan

        In 1786, Lin Shuang-wen staged an uprising against Ch'ing authorities on the island of Taiwan. In the beginning of 1787, the Ch'ing government sent reinforcements to the island. In the eighth month of that year, Emperor Ch'ien-lung dispatched the famous general Fukanggan to lead the army in its campaign against the rebels. In the eleventh month, Fu broke the siege of Chu-lo (modern day Chiayi) and then led his army north to attack Tou-liu-men (Tou-liu), Ta-li-i (Tali township, Taichung), and other nearby rebel-controlled areas. By the first month of 1788, Fu had captured Lin Shuang-wen and pacified the northern regions of Taiwan. From there he turned south, swiftly vanquishing the army of Chuang Ta-t'ien and, by the end of the following month, restoring peace to the entire island.

        The Capture of Tou-liu-men, from the series Pacification of Taiwan
       

        In 1787, the Ch'ing general Fukanggan led his army against Lin Shuang-wen's stronghold at Tou-liu-men.

        Memorial from General Fukanggan
       

        Report on the capture of Tou-liu-men and other locales, dated to 1787.