Agusha Huli

Overview

Agusha Huli was a member of the Zhaojia clan of the Plain Red Banner during the early Qing Dynasty. Volume 31 of the official Qing Dynasty genealogy, *The Comprehensive Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners*, records that he was of the same clan as Shusai, residing in the Hupucha region, and submitted to the Qing Dynasty at the beginning of the dynasty. His great-grandson, Baozhu, served as a first-class bodyguard. His descendant, Sichuan, served as an acting commander in the Yunnan campaign, distinguishing himself at Shimenkan, Huangcaoba, and the city of Yunnan, earning the rank of Qiduwei. After his death, his son, Changtai, inherited the position.

The first-class bodyguard belonged to the guard system of princely mansions. An acting commander was a position entrusted with military duties, while a Qiduwei was a hereditary title awarded for merit. These three positions were distinct in nature. Changtai also served as a deputy commander, but was dismissed due to unforeseen circumstances. His brother, Wuyatu, succeeded him, and the original genealogy records him as a shepherd. A shepherd's post was related to animal husbandry and management and could not be arbitrarily changed to a garrison general.

His great-great-grandson, Ajin, served as a scribe, and his grandson, Wulishan, served as a secretary. Their clerical and administrative positions are described separately. The names of the elders, the location of Hupucha, the names of the four descendants, and the institutions to which they belong are yet to be verified; being of the same clan only proves the clan connection, does not supplement the relationship between Agusha Hulu and Shusai brothers, and the great-grandson's military achievements are not attributed to him.