Alse

Overview

Arsei was a member of the Tongjia clan, Plain White Banner, and the eldest son of Huerhan, a bodyguard of Darhan, as recorded in Volume 19 of the official *General Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners*, concerning the Yarhu family. The original genealogy states that he initially served as a First-Class Bodyguard, inheriting his father's title of Third-Class Light Cavalry Captain, and later, through imperial decree, was promoted to Second-Class Light Cavalry Captain.

First-Class Bodyguard was a rank within the palace guard and imperial entourage system, while Light Cavalry Captain was a hereditary title of merit, and therefore cannot be combined into "First-Class Light Cavalry Captain." An imperial decree was a special honor bestowed by the emperor for specific celebrations or policies, distinct from newly earned military merit. After Arsei's death, his son Ukada and grandson Kongtuo succeeded him. When Kongtuo's son, Naqin, inherited the title, the portion added by the imperial decree was removed, and his title became Cavalry Captain and concurrently a Cloud Cavalry Captain, while also serving as a First-Class Bodyguard and Zuo Ling (military officer). The Zuo Ling managed basic banner affairs such as household registration and military records; Naqin's concurrent position was not equivalent to Arsei's. This section focuses on the distinction between hereditary titles and official positions; it also lists the positions of Sun Wu Luli, great-grandson Changbao, etc., to preserve the administrative and military affairs of the descendants of this branch.