Gongbulu

Overview

Gongbulu was a member of the Lijia clan of the Plain White Banner during the early Qing Dynasty. Volume 33 of the officially compiled *Comprehensive Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners* records that his family originally resided in Zakumu and submitted to the Qing Dynasty at the beginning of the dynasty. His son, Chui'ai, participated in the military campaign against Wu Sangui and was awarded the title of Yunqiwei for his meritorious service. After his death, the title was inherited by his son, Luomi. His great-grandson, Su Wanzhu, served as Xiaoqixiao at the time of the compilation. Clan name, banner affiliation, and ancestral home provide information about the individual's clan, system, and regional background.

The Plain White Banner was one of the Eight Banners. The Eight Banners organized military affairs and managed the bannermen's household registration and military records. Yunqiwei was a hereditary title awarded for merit, and the original genealogy clearly links the award to Chui'ai's military activities. Luomi inherited the hereditary title, but this does not necessarily mean he participated in the same battles, nor can his military rank be added based on inheritance.

Xiaoqixiao was responsible for leading his assigned Xiaoqixiao and handling daily military affairs. Su Wanzhu's position and his ancestors' hereditary titles are separate pieces of information. "Currently in office" refers to the incumbent's status at the time of compilation and should not be interpreted as a contemporary official; Su Wanzhu's name containing "Su Wan" cannot be changed to the Su Wan clan. the original printed source shape, war year, ancestral home location, and three-generation connection need to be verified; the military merits are not attributed to Gong Bulu himself.