Humuqi

Overview

Humuqi was a member of the Sakda clan of the Bordered Blue Banner during the early Qing Dynasty. The official Qing Dynasty genealogy, *The Comprehensive Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners*, Volume 35, appendix states that he was of the same clan as Shusai, and that he served as a military officer. His son, Humubai, served as a secretary, and Yumubai as a Qiduwei; his grandson, Cangding, served as an eighth-rank official. The genealogy clearly states that his ancestral home was in the Sakda region and that he submitted to the Qing Dynasty at the beginning of the dynasty. Humuqi's own military rank is directly recorded, while the official positions of his descendants are listed separately.

A military officer led his subordinate guards and was responsible for military duties such as guard duty. A Qiduwei served in different battalions. A secretary was an administrative position in the government. An official was involved in guiding etiquette in the princely residences. The eighth-rank official title provides both the official name and rank, which is more specific than simply stating "eighth-rank official," but it still cannot be used to specify a particular princely residence.

The Bordered Blue Banner was one of the Eight Banners. The banner affiliation, clan, and ancestral home respectively explain the system, clan, and regional background; the clan does not directly confirm a brotherly relationship with Shusai. Humubai and Yumubai are both listed as sons, but they are not implied to have served in the same institution. The names and lineages of the officials in Sakda, the Langzhongbuyuan, the Dianyifu, and the appointments of each person are preserved.