吉林将军是清王朝在东北地区设置的三将军之一,为镇戍一方的最高军政长官,故职能所涉较为广泛。就其军事职能而言,主要包括修举武备、拱卫“根本重地”、招抚兵源等几个方面。吉林将军较好地履行了其军事职能,为维护清代东北乃至整个国家的统一与稳定作出了重要贡献。 The general of Jilin was one of the third generals set up by the Qing dynasty in the northeast region, serving as the supreme military governor of the other side of the Qing government, so its functions were extensive. As far as its military functions are concerned, it mainly includes the following aspects: reorganization of the armed forces, safeguarding the fundamental interests of the people, recruiting soldiers, and other sources. General Jilin performed its military functions well and made important contributions to the maintenance of the unification and stability of Northeast China and the entire country in the Qing Dynasty.