Nexin

Overview

Nexin was a member of the Zhaojia clan of the Bordered Red Banner during the early Qing Dynasty. Volume 31 of the officially compiled *Comprehensive Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners* records that he was of the same clan as Juese, residing in the Ermin region, and surrendering to the Qing at the beginning of the dynasty. His son, Hehena, served as a Qiduwei; his grandson, Wutongbao, served as a ceremonial officer; his great-grandson, Decheng, served as a commander; and his great-great-grandsons, Sanxi and Adun, served as scribes during the compilation of the genealogy. The names and titles of each generation should be attributed according to the original genealogy hierarchy.

A Qiduwei was responsible for the military affairs of his assigned cavalry; a commander managed banner affairs; a ceremonial officer was involved in the rituals of princes and nobles; and a scribe handled official documents. Descendants of the family could hold positions in the military, government offices, and administrative offices. Listing official titles adjacently does not indicate identical positions, and it is inappropriate to list the highest position of commander as Nexin's own official rank.

The Manchu transliteration of scribe is bithesi; the Chinese official title is a transliteration. The act of writing and translating Manchu and Chinese documents is an important background for understanding their duties. Being of the same clan indicates a kinship connection, but it is insufficient to determine the specific fraternal relationship between Nexin and Juese. The locations of Ermindiwang, Decheng's banner, and two scribes are pending verification. The period of their initial submission to the government is retained within the original time frame.