Wang Jina

Overview

Wang Jina was a member of the Hesheli clan of the Plain White Banner of the Manchus during the early Qing Dynasty. His family had lived in Hada for generations and submitted to the Qing Dynasty at its inception. The official genealogy of the clan, *Comprehensive Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners*, Volume 9, compiled during the Qianlong reign, records that his grandson Wohe served as Deputy Commander-in-Chief; his great-grandson Changshou served as a concubine's son; his great-great-grandson Changnai served as Governor-General of Jiangnan and Jiangxi; Zhanlu served as Deputy Director of the Imperial Observatory; Xijin and Liuge served as scribes; and Fotai served as a Blue-Lanyard Imperial Guard.

The Deputy Commander-in-Chief was a high-ranking military officer in the banner system, while the Governor-General oversaw the corresponding local military and political affairs. The term "cuisine's son" here refers to a civil official in the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, not that Changshou was a concubine's son. The Imperial Observatory was responsible for astronomical observations and calendar systems; the Deputy Director was a subordinate official; and the Blue-Lanyard Imperial Guard was a rank of palace guard. The various institutions and responsibilities differed.

His fourth-generation descendant Yongmin served as a secretary; Xiuren was a *juren* (successful candidate in the imperial examination); and Seqin was a *shengyuan* (student). The titles obtained through the imperial examinations should be separated from actual civil service positions. This entry for Wang Jina belongs to the Plain White Banner. There is another entry for "Wang Jina" belonging to the Plain Blue Banner. Although the names are similar in pronunciation, their banner affiliation, status, and lineage differ from those of their descendants, and therefore cannot be automatically merged. His official position, the period during which he served as governor, and his residence in the old Hada settlement are still pending verification. His duties in clerical, astronomical, and local military and political services are attributed to their respective descendants.