Aljim

Overview

Aljim is a member of the Ezhuo clan recorded in Volume 46 of the Qing Dynasty's official genealogy, *The Comprehensive Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners*. He belonged to the Bordered Blue Banner, and his family had lived in Yehe for generations. He submitted to the Qing Dynasty at the beginning of the dynasty and originally served as a Xieling (assistant commander). The Xieling held military and administrative responsibilities within the Eight Banners and garrison system; their specific jurisdiction was determined based on their post. This entry does not specify Aljim's garrison city.

His son, Enuka, served as a Zhushi (principal official), while Entexi participated in the Battle of Xintai in Shandong under a non-official status. He was the first to scale the city walls and was awarded the title of Baturu (Baturu) and appointed Qiduwei. Entexi later received the title of Yunqiwei (Yunqiwei) for his merits in the entry into the Central Plains and the Battle of Taiyuan, and was further promoted to First-Class Qingche duwei by three imperial edicts. The Zhushi was a civil official position, Baturu was a title of honor for bravery, and Qiduwei and other similar titles were hereditary ranks of merit; their natures differed significantly.

The hereditary title was inherited by Erbi, Berhetu, Laita, and others. When it reached Duleng'e, the portion granted by imperial decree was deducted, and he inherited the title of Qiduwei and concurrently served as a Yunqiwei. Duleng'e also currently serves as a Protector-General. The hereditary title inheritance and the actual appointment can thus be understood separately. The genealogy also notes that Aljim and Sekeshan, from the same banner and village, are of the same clan, but does not explicitly state that they are brothers. The year of the Xintai War, the kinship chain of succession, and Aljim's expected appointment are also included.