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Han Xiyu tu kao (Maps and records of the Western Regions during the Han) was compiled by Li Guangting (1812‒80), courtesy names Zhudao and Huiyuan, a native of Fanyu, Guangdong. He received his jin shi degree in the second year (1852) of the Xianfeng reign of the Qing dynasty and became a secretary at the Ministry of Personnel. During the Taiping Rebellion, Li returned to his home to help train militia. For his meritorious service he was promoted to vice director and took up the post in the capital ...