Chanbi

Overview

Chanbi was a member of the Zhaojia clan of the Plain Red Banner during the early Qing Dynasty. Volume 31 of the official Qing Dynasty compilation, *The Comprehensive Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners*, records him as a native of Yehe. His great-great-grandson, Shitu, served as a Censor, and Changming served as a Commander of the Imperial Guard. His fourth-generation descendant, Jiertai, served as a Cavalry Commander during the compilation, and Larsai served as a scribe. The concluding remarks state that the family submitted to the Qing Dynasty at the beginning of its rule. The fourth-generation and great-great-grandsons are preserved separately according to the original genealogy, not as a single generational list.

The Censor participated in central government oversight and the review of memorials; the Commander of the Imperial Guard managed the Imperial Guard's affairs; the Cavalry Commander led his subordinate cavalry; and the scribe handled official documents. The duties of administrative officials, supervisors, and imperial guards differed; therefore, not all descendants of the family can be lumped together as military commanders.

The historical area of ​​Yehe can be referenced to the relevant cultural relics of Yehe Manchu Town in Tiedong District, Siping City, rather than directly identifying the family's residence based on modern sites. The connection between Shi Tu's department and years of service, Larsai's scribes and relatives across generations is yet to be verified. The specific positions of his descendants are not attributed to Chan Bi himself. The original genealogy retains the original and current status of his position relative to the time of its compilation.