Luo Sa

Overview

Luo Sa was a member of the Ulanara clan of the Bordered Red Banner during the early Qing Dynasty. He was the grandson of Burxi, the second son of Buyan, the leader of Ulan, and his family had lived in Ulan for generations. Volume 23 of the official Qing Dynasty genealogy, *The Comprehensive Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners*, records that he surrendered at the beginning of the dynasty, received the title of Qiduwei, and commanded a zuoling (military unit). He later died in battle during the Jinzhou campaign and was posthumously awarded the title of Third-class Qingche duwei. Qiduwei and Qingche duwei were hereditary titles of meritorious officials, representing military rewards and the privilege of succession according to regulations. zuoling, on the other hand, was a basic unit of the Eight Banners and its administrator, responsible for the population, soldiers, and military and political affairs under its jurisdiction; the hereditary title and actual position could not be combined. Luo Sa's son, Huxibu, inherited the title of zuoling. Later, the hereditary title was passed on to relatives such as Martai and Mardai, undergoing periods of military merit, imperial favor, and eventual reduction. The original genealogy also records that Bingtu, the eldest son of Luo Sa's elder brother Shuose, died in battle during the Pi Island campaign and was awarded the title of Qiduwei, which was continued by his descendants. These are two different sources of hereditary titles. Martai's battles after entering the pass and Bingtu's experiences on Pi Island cannot be considered Rosa's personal deeds. The exact date of Rosa's death and the relationships of her successors still require further verification through war records and family genealogies.