Blamed for his role in sparking the conflict, Lin was appointed Governor-General of Ili, in [[Xinjiang province]], effectively an exile to China's remotest region. He was, however, permitted to return to [[Beijing]] prior to his death. | Blamed for his role in sparking the conflict, Lin was appointed Governor-General of Ili, in [[Xinjiang province]], effectively an exile to China's remotest region. He was, however, permitted to return to [[Beijing]] prior to his death. |