民國初年，有盛行「西山十戾」的傳說，此說是形容清代時期的重要十個人，這十個人在清代都扮演過很特殊的角色，而其中九人為世人熟知，唯其中之驢－海蘭察鮮為世人所知，但是他所扮演的角色卻對清代的影響很大，尤其是版圖的確立。本文以其為主角，就其出生之背景、軍戎生涯、參與「十全武功」中的諸大戰役、清朝安內性質的二次戡亂甘肅之役，及其受到乾隆皇帝的寵愛、提攜、獎賞、封爵，甚而以破例方式予以崇隆等等予以論述之。
There is a popular legend called ”ten perverse people of Shi-shan” in the early years of Min-kuo period. It represents ten important people who have played extraordinary roles in Qing Dynasty. Most of them are well-known besides Lan-cha Hai (his sobriquet called ”Donkey”). In fact, his role and characteristics occur great influence to Qing Dynasty, especially in the settlement of dominion field. The context presents his background, military life, several combats of ”Record of Ten Perfect Accomplishments”, two civil wars of the Muslims in Gansu, and honored rewards from Emperor Qianlong.
