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Volume 77 Treatises 52: Geography 24, Nei Meng Gu

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Treatise 52
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Geography 24
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Inner Mongolia
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Inner Mongolia: in antiquity this was the northern frontier of Yong, Ji, You, Bing, and Ying provinces. In the Zhou period it was home to the Xianyun and Shanrong peoples. Under the Qin and Han dynasties, the Xiongnu controlled the whole territory. By the end of the Han dynasty, the Wuhuan and Xianbei had settled there in turn. Under the Northern Wei, the Rouran and Kumo Xi peoples held sway. Under the Sui and Tang it fell under Turkic rule, and later passed to the Uyghurs and Xueyantuo. Under the Liao and Jin, walled cities and towns were established on the same model as the interior provinces. Under the Yuan, the Mongols of old rose in the northwest and conquered the empire. Under the Ming, Ayushiridara withdrew to the northern steppe, took a new title once more, and his descendants spread across the region; the northern frontier was beset by unrest. When the Qing dynasty arose, the chief of the Mongol Khorchin tribe submitted to the court. After Chakhar was destroyed, the other tribes submitted one after another; their boundaries were fixed and all were brought under imperial discipline. On major military campaigns, they all led their forces to serve alongside the Qing armies. After the dynasty established its capital, stipends and titles were passed down in perpetuity, seasonal tribute was paid, and the Court of Colonial Affairs was established to oversee them. There were twenty-five tribes organized into fifty-one banners, all administered on the same model as the interior Eight Banners. During the Qianlong reign, the Guihua Tumed were reassigned to Shanxi province; twenty-four tribes and forty-nine banners remained. Their tribute routes were as follows: via Shanhaiguan came the four tribes of Khorchin, Gorlos, Dorbet, and Jasagt, comprising ten banners; via Xifengkou came the eight tribes of Aru Khorchin, Jarud, Tumed, Kharchin, Khalkha Left Wing, Naiman, Ongniud, and Aohan, comprising thirteen banners; via Dushikou came the six tribes of Abag Left Wing, Abagal Left Wing, Khuuchid, Ujimchin, Baarin, and Keshiketeng, comprising nine banners; via Zhangjiakou came the six tribes of Abag Right Wing, Abagal Right Wing, Sunid, Four Sons, Khalkha Right Wing, and Maominggan, comprising seven banners; via Shahu Pass came the three tribes of Guihua Tumed, Urad, and Ordos, comprising twelve banners. These constituted the Inner Zasak Mongols. The region stretches over ten thousand li from end to end. It bordered Jilin and Heilongjiang to the east, the Eleuths to the west, and Shengjing, Zhili, Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Gansu to the south, with the Great Wall marking the boundary along all five southern provinces. To the north lay Outer Mongolia. Its area was 1,481,760 square li. Its latitude ranged from 37°30′ to 47°15′ north. It lay between 9° east and 9°30′ west of the capital. The Khorchin tribe comprised six banners, located 870 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,280 li southwest of the capital. In the Qin and Han periods it formed the northern frontier of Liaodong Commandery. In the Later Han it was the territory of Fuyu and the Xianbei. Under the Sui and Tang it was the territory of the Khitan and Mohe peoples. Under the Liao it formed the eastern frontier of the Upper Capital prefecture and the northern frontier of the Eastern Capital prefecture. Under the Jin it was divided among the Upper Capital, Northern Capital, and Xianping circuits. Under the Yuan it formed the northern frontier of the Kaiyuan circuit. The Ming established three guards; the region from Huangniwa across the Iron Range to Kaiyuan was designated Fuyu Guard, with a Yuan-descended Urianhai chieftain as commander-in-chief; later they proclaimed their own state under the name Khorchin. In the early Qing they were bound to the court by shared borders and marriage alliances. Later, when the taiji Ooba was attacked by Chakhar, he was the first to submit; the Taizu granted him the title of Tüsiyetü Khan. Thereafter the tribe held four princes of the first rank, three princes of the second rank, three beile, one beizi, one baron of the first rank, and five barons of the second rank, with banner leadership passing down by hereditary succession. Its territory measured 870 li from east to west and 2,100 li from north to south. It bordered Jasagt to the east, Jarud to the west, the Shengjing border wall to the south, and Solon territory to the north. Its tribute route passed through Shanhaiguan. The zasak of the Khorchin Right Wing Middle Banner was stationed south of Bayan Khoshuu at Takqan, 1,200 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,610 li southwest of the capital. It was originally Mohe territory. Under the Liao it formed the northern frontier of Huanglong Prefecture. Under the Jin it fell within the Upper Capital circuit. Under the Yuan the administrative division was abolished. Its pasturelands lay on the north bank at the confluence of the Hagul and Ar Khundlun rivers. It bordered Mount Nahatai to the east, Chaghan Mangha to the south, Taleburak to the west, and Bayan Khoshuu to the north. It measured 150 li from east to west and 450 li from north to south. Its latitude was 46°17′ north. It lay 4°30′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the east, Wulan Peak and Mount Nahatai. To the south, Adajin Chaghan Torahai Slope and Hanhuitu Slope. To the west, Xianbei Mountain, known locally as Mengge. To the north, Wen Mountain, known in Mongolian as Khaluuna. To the southeast, Balangjila Slope. To the southwest, Urtu Ridge. Its waters: to the northwest, the Gote'er River, which receives the Hagul River above; entering the banner from the southeast of Jarud territory, it flows through the Khorchin Left Wing Middle Banner. From the south, the Ar Khundlun and Ebu'r Khundlun rivers both flow in from eastern Jarud territory and join it. Continuing southeast, it winds past the south of the Right Wing Middle Banner and the north of the Left Wing Middle Banner, and at the southeast foot of Wenggun Mountain gathers into Chaghan Lake. To the north: the Arda River rises from Wen Mountain, passes Yumu Mountain, and flows southeast into the Right Wing Front Banner; the Hailasutai River, also called the Elm River, rises from the Xing'an Mountains, passes Huo Mountain, and flows southeast; both join the Guile'er River. The Hewu River rises from Mount Ike Khubaghai, passes Mount Mo'ertuo, flows southeast into the Right Wing Front Banner, and joins the Elm River. The zasak of the Khorchin Left Wing Middle Banner was stationed at Ike Tanggarik Slope north of the Western Liao River, 1,065 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,475 li southwest of the capital. It was originally Khitan territory. Under the Liao it formed the northern frontier of Huanglong Prefecture. Under the Jin it fell within the Upper Capital circuit. Under the Yuan the administrative division was abolished. Its pasturelands lay along the border of Changtu Subprefecture beyond the Jilin Hulusu border gate, spanning the Eastern and Western Liao rivers. It bordered Eladagan to the east, Little Tuogoleji Mountain to the south, Tang Sea to the west, and Boluohuo'er Mountain to the north. It measured 180 li from east to west and 550 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°40′ north. It lay 6°40′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the southeast, Mount Ike Tuhurji, also known as Ox Head Mountain, Bahantughurji Mountain, and Bahankharbar Mountain. To the northwest, Bayan Shuolong Mountain; Jirbar Mountain, also called Crystal Mountain; and Bahanchakduo'er Mountain, also called Little House Mountain. To the north, Five Peaks Mountain, known in Mongolian as Tabentuoluohai, and Mount Ike Chakduo'er, also called Great House Mountain. To the northeast, Great Stone Mountain, known in Mongolian as Gelunqilao, and Taibao Mountain, known in Mongolian as Tushihartu. To the southwest, Jili Ridge. To the southeast: the Liao River enters from Yongji Prefecture, passes Mount Erjin, flows northwest into the Left Wing Rear Banner, then turns southwest to join the Huang River and cross the border. The Huang River enters from Jarud Left Wing territory and joins it from the southeast of Ga'er Ridge. The Zhuosuo River rises inside the border, flows northwest into the Left Wing Rear Banner, joins the Yijihatai River, and enters the Liao River. To the northwest: the He'er River, also called the Joining River, enters from Jarud Left Wing territory, flows east through the Right Wing Middle, Front, and Rear Banners, and empties into Yinqin Chaghan Lake. The Alu Khundlun River enters from Jarud Left Wing territory, passes Mount Geltu Undur, flows east and joins the Ebe'r Khundlun River, enters the Right Wing Middle Banner, passes northwest of Kuitun Mountain, turns southeast, and joins the Joining River. To the northwest: the Middle Heavenly River, known in Mongolian as Dumdatu Tenggeli, and the Eastern Heavenly River, known in Mongolian as Zhuntenggeli, both rise from Jirbar Mountain, flow southeast, join the Jibotu Spring, and empty into Tungalak Chaghan Lake, with the Jibotu and Tala springs flowing in alongside. The zasak of the Khorchin Left Wing Rear Banner was stationed at Shuanghe'er Mountain, 1,040 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,450 li southwest of the capital. It was originally Khitan territory. Under the Liao, Feng Prefecture was established here. Under the Jin it was abolished. Its pasturelands lay north of the Faku border gate, where the Eastern and Western Liao rivers converge. It bordered Shuole Khoshuu to the east, the Willow Palisade to the south, Ike Ordos to the west, and Gelmangga to the north. It measured 200 li from east to west and 150 li from north to south. Its latitude was 42° north. It lay 6°20′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the east, Deshi Mountain. To the west, the border was marked by Bahankhahu Mountain. To the northeast lay Deshi Tuoluohai Mountain. To the east stood the Xi King Ridge, known locally as Monggol Tuoluohai. To the southeast: Yangcheng Marsh, known in Mongolian as Yiwuhatai, rose inside the border, entered the banner, flowed north to join the Zhuosuo River, and then entered the border river. The zasak of the Khorchin Right Wing Front Banner was stationed at Xilabulhasu, 1,350 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,760 li southwest of the capital. It was originally Mohe territory. Under the Jin, Zhao Prefecture was established here, subordinate to Huining Prefecture. Under Prince Hailing it was reassigned to Ji Prefecture. In Cheng'an 3 it was raised to garrison status. Under the Yuan it formed part of the princely domain of Liaowang Nayan. Its pasturelands lay south of Soyolji Mountain, where the Tao'er and Guilali rivers converged and entered the Nen River. It bordered Yuesotu Jira to the east, Dashi Yihake to the south, Mount Nahatai to the west, and Soyolji Mountain to the north. It measured 120 li from east to west and 380 li from north to south. Its latitude was 46° north. It lay 5°30′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the northwest, Khara Ajirhan Mountain and Kuileku Mountain. To the north stood Divine Mountain and Fire Mountain. To the northeast, Sheep Mountain, known in Mongolian as Yimatu, and Camel Mountain, known in Mongolian as Temen. To the south lay Chaghan Bilodai Slope. To the west: the Tao'er River rises in the northwestern Khingan Mountains, flows southeast and joins the Guile'er River, then turns northeast past the south of the Right Wing Rear Banner and east along the south of Jasagt, gathers into Nalan Salan Lake, and enters the Nen River. To the north: the Guile'er River flows northeast from the Right Wing He'wu River, joins the Yu River to form the Guile'er River, passes Kuileku Mountain, turns southeast, joins the Ardai'er, and enters the Tao'er River. The Camel River, known in Mongolian as the Temen River, rises from Mount Ge'erjilong, flows east to join the Chuo'er River, and enters the Nen River farther east. The zasak of the Khorchin Right Wing Rear Banner was stationed at Emutu Slope, 1,450 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,860 li southwest of the capital. It was originally Mohe territory. Under the Liao, Yan Prefecture and the Anguang Army were established here. Under the Jin the prefecture was abolished. Under the Yuan it formed part of Nayan's princely domain. Its pasturelands straddled the Tao'er River, also called the Tuola River. It bordered Chabartai Mountain to the east, Baigetai Tuobo to the south, Bodarhan Mountain to the west, and Qingha Mountain to the north. It measured 120 li from east to west and 370 li from north to south. Its latitude was 46° north. It lay 5°30′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the northeast, Xibotu Mountain and Na'ji Mountain. To the north stood Zhuer'gadai Mountain and Zhuosuo Tai Mountain. To the southwest lay Naiman Ulitu Slope. To the southeast lay Yinqin Chaghan Lake. The zasak of the Khorchin Left Wing Front Banner was stationed at Ike Yueli Lake, 870 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,280 li southwest of the capital. It was originally Khitan territory. Under the Liao, Changqing Prefecture was established here. Under the Jin it was reduced to a county subordinate to Tai Prefecture. Under the Yuan the administrative division was abolished. Its pasturelands lay east of the Yangximu pasture beyond the Faku border gate. It bordered Huoyasi to the east, the Willow Palisade to the south, Ilamutu to the west, and Amtak to the north. It measured 100 li from east to west and 120 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43° north. It lay 6°40′ east of the capital. To the southeast: Longmen Mountain, known in Mongolian as Ahuitu. To the southeast stood Budun Mountain, Kuan Mountain, and Shuolong Peak. To the south: the Duck River, known in Mongolian as Chungur; two springs there shared the name Chungur and flowed southwest into the Yangximu River. To the southeast lay Bahanyueli Lake.
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The Jasagt tribe comprised one banner, attached to the Khorchin Right Wing. The zasak was stationed at Tubu Xincahan Slope, 1,600 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 2,010 li southwest of the capital. It was originally Khitan territory. Under the Liao it was Changchun Prefecture. Under the Jin it formed the northern frontier of Tai Prefecture. Under the Yuan it formed part of the Liaowang princely domain. Under the Ming it was held by the Khorchin; later it was allotted to his younger brother Amin, who established Jasagt. During the Tianming period, taiji Menggun submitted to the Qing; he was later enfeoffed as beile, and his line inherited leadership of the banner. Its pasturelands lay west of Qiqihar. It bordered the Nen River to the east, Zhongqi to the south, Ulan Tuobo to the west, and Mount Oruqidabaha to the north. It measured 60 li from east to west and 400 li from north to south. Its latitude was 46°30′ north. It lay 7°45′ east of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Shanhaiguan. To the northeast: Amin Mountain, named for the founding ancestor of the tribe. To the northwest: Chifang Mountain, known in Mongolian as Ulan Ger, and Diaoke Mountain, known in Mongolian as Yuele. To the north stood Duoyun Mountain and Saiken Mountain. To the southwest lay Ayanggar Slope. To the east: the Nen River enters from Heilongjiang territory, then flows south into the Gorlos Front Banner. To the north: the Chuo'er River rises in the northwestern Khingan Mountains, flows southeast to the west of the banner, splits into several branches, then turns southeast to enter the Nen River. To the northwest: the Tuoxin River enters from the Right Wing Rear Banner, passes Mount Tuoe'gui, flows southeast, and joins the Chuo'er River. To the southwest: the Tao'er River enters from the Right Wing Rear Banner, flows southeast, gathers into Sun-and-Moon Lake, and then enters the Nen River. The banners above were united in the Jirem league. The league seat lay within the Khorchin Right Wing Middle Banner.
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The Dorbet tribe comprised one banner, attached to the Khorchin Right Wing. The zasak was stationed at Dokodor Slope, 1,640 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 2,050 li southwest of the capital. It was originally Khitan territory. Under the Liao it was Changchun Prefecture. Under the Jin it formed the northern frontier of Tai Prefecture. Under the Yuan it formed part of the Liaowang princely domain. Under the Ming it was held by the Khorchin; later it was allotted to his younger brother Ainaga, who established Dorbet. During the Tiancong period, taiji Adeqi submitted to the Qing; his son Saileng was later enfeoffed as beizi, and the line inherited leadership of the banner. Its pasturelands lay on the east bank of the Nen River, southeast of Qiqihar. It bordered Hataboqie Slope to the east, Asutai Zhaga to the south, the Nen River to the west, and Buteger Lake and Uke'er Ekeda to the north. It measured 170 li from east to west and 240 li from north to south. Its latitude was 47°15′ north. It lay 7°10′ east of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Shanhaiguan. To the east: Fuyu, known in Mongolian as Bayanai. To the southeast lay Hataboqie Slope. To the southwest lay Hejimengke Slope. To the northeast lay Alak Ajirhan Slope. To the north: Diecui Cliff, known in Mongolian as Modotu. To the west: the Nen River enters from the south in Heilongjiang territory, marks the western border with Jasagt, and then flows south into the Gorlos Rear Banner. To the east: the Wuye'er River rises in Heilongjiang territory, enters from the southwest, passes Dangna Slope, and flows south into the Gorlos Rear Banner.
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The Gorlos tribe comprised two banners, attached to the Khorchin Left Wing. It lay northeast of Xifengkou. It was originally Khitan territory. Under the Liao, Taizhou Changde Army was established here, subordinate to the Upper Capital. During the Jin Dading reign it was abolished; the prefectural seat was moved to Changchun County, and the former territory was organized as Jin'an County under its jurisdiction. Under the Yuan it formed part of the Liaowang princely domain. Under the Ming it was held by the Khorchin; later it was allotted to his younger brother Ubashi, who established Gorlos. In the seventh year of Tiancong, the taiji Gumu and Bumba submitted to the Qing; Gumu's younger brother Sang'ersai was later enfeoffed as fuguogong and his line inherited leadership of the front banner, while Bumba was enfeoffed as zhenguogong and his line inherited leadership of the rear banner. Its territory bordered Yongji Prefecture of Shengjing to the east, the Shengjing border wall to the south, and Khorchin to the west and north. Its tribute route ran through Shanhaiguan. The zasak of the Gorlos Front Banner was stationed at Gurban Chahan, 1,487 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,897 li southwest of the capital. Its pasturelands lay on the west bank at the confluence of the Nen and Songhua rivers, west of Changchun Subprefecture beyond the Jilin Yitong border gate. It bordered the Wula River to the east, the Willow Palisade to the south, Bogotu to the west, and Baigetai Khoshuu to the north. It measured 230 li from east to west and 400 li from north to south. Its latitude was 45°30′ north. It lay 8°10′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the southwest lay Bayan Jurq Mountain, also known as Ox Heart Mountain. To the southeast lay Yimatu Peak. To the north lay Taben Tuoluo Sea Slope. To the northeast lay Bajidai Slope. To the west lay Bayan Buta Ridge. To the east: the Hun Tong River, known locally as the Jilin River, enters from the northwest of Fengtian's Yongji Prefecture, flows northeast, and joins the Nen River. It then turns east into Rear Banner territory, flows northeast to join the Heilong River, and enters the sea to the east. To the south: the Yitu River rises in Fengtian's Yongji Prefecture, flows north across the border, passes Long'an, then flows northeast to join the Yi'ermen River and enter the Hun Tong River. To the southeast: the Yi'ermen River rises in Yongji Prefecture, flows north across the border, receives the Wusu Tuowuhai River from the south, joins the Yitu River, and enters the Hun Tong River. The zasak of the Gorlos Rear Banner was stationed at Zhenzi Ridge, 1,570 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,980 li southwest of the capital. Its pasturelands lay on the north bank of the Hun Tong River and the east bank of the Nen River. It bordered Alek Balu to the east, the Nen River to the south and west, and Urulutu to the north. It measured 220 li from east to west and 260 li from north to south. Its latitude was 46°10′ north. It lay 8°20′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the east lay Changxia Slope. To the southeast lay Alubukese Slope and Alak Bilao Slope. To the northwest lay Bailalaqi Slope. To the northeast lay Bulaketai Slope. To the west: the Wuye'er River enters from Dorbet territory, divides into the Xi Ne River, flows southwest, and both join the Nen River. The Nen River divides into the Niuchuan, known in Mongolian as Ukur, flows southeast, and joins the Wuye'er River.
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The Kharchin tribe comprised two banners, with a newly added Middle Banner; it lay northeast of Xifengkou. In the Qin and Han periods it lay within Liaoxi Commandery. Under the Tang it was Raole Protectorate; later it came under Khitan rule. Under the Liao the Central Capital Dading Prefecture was established here. Under the Jin it was the Northern Capital. Under the Yuan it was Daning Circuit. During the Hongwu reign of the Ming, the prince's son was enfeoffed as Prince of Quanning. At the beginning of the Yongle reign, the whole Daning region was granted to the three guards of Doyan, Taining, and Fuyu. Doyan at times secretly aligned with the Tatars and menaced the frontier; later Chakhar destroyed it and granted the land to a tabunang, who established Kharchin. In the seventh year of Tiancong, the tribal chief Subudi led his brothers Saileng and others to submit; Subudi's son Gurusi Qibu was later enfeoffed as beizi to head the Right Wing, and Saileng as zhenguogong to head the Left Wing, both lines inheriting in perpetuity. During the Kangxi reign a further banner was added; Kaning'a was granted first-rank tabunang with a ducal title, and the line inherited the enfeoffment. Its territory bordered Tumed and Aohan to the east, the Chakhar Plain Blue Banner pasture to the west, the country beyond the Shengjing border wall to the south, and Ongniud to the north. It measured 500 li from east to west and 450 li from north to south. Its tribute route ran through Xifengkou. The zasak of the Kharchin Right Wing was stationed north of the Xibo River, 390 li north of Xifengkou. It lay 800 li southwest of the capital. Its pasturelands lay east of the imperial hunting park, straddling the Lao River. It bordered Ebo Gatu to the east, Huoluosutai to the south, Chahan Ebo to the west, and Huo'erha Ridge to the north. It measured 300 li from east to west and 280 li from north to south. Its latitude was 41°50′ north. It lay 2°40′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the east lay Herkunduren Khara Mountain, Wurtu Nasutu Boluo Mountain, Imadai Mountain, Seven Gold Mountain (known in Mongolian as Herbolejin), and Great Red Conch Mountain (known in Mongolian as Bayan Ulan). To the southeast lay Great Axe Mountain (known in Mongolian as Khara Hashao), Oak Mountain (known in Mongolian as Batu Chahan), and Great Green Mountain (known in Mongolian as Bayan Khara). To the south lay Herheke Ahui Mountain, Changji'erdai Mountain, and Laklahahar Mountain. To the southwest lay Kundulen Khara Mountain. To the west lay Kundurtu Mountain. To the north lay Etongtai Heluotu Mountain and Chuoheluomolin Ridge. To the south: the Lao River, known in Mongolian as Lao Ha, rises on Ming'an Mountain, flows northeast gathering lesser streams, passes north of Aohan and south of the Ongniud Left Wing, then runs through Naiman and Khalkha territory, receives the Qizhadai River, flows north, and joins the Huang River. To the south, the Hucha, Herheke, Shangshenshui, Hulusutai, Ba'erhan, and Nalin Kundulen rivers; to the east, the Luoma River — all flow into the Lao River. To the west: the Murui Khara Keqin River rises on Maojin Chahan Tuoluo Sea Mountain, flows northwest to join the Budun River, then turns west, unites with the Yisun River, and enters the Luan River to the south. The Taojintu River flows southwest, joins the Wulalin River, and likewise enters the Luan River to the south. To the southeast: the Tu River, known in Mongolian as Turgun, rises on Ximote Mountain and flows southeast into the Tumed Right Wing. To the west: there are two Maojin hot springs; one east of the Maojin River flows west to join it, and one west of the Maojin River flows southeast and likewise joins it. The Maojin River rises on Maojin Ridge, flows southwest, and joins the Re River. The Sain Alashan hot spring is the source of the Re River. The zasak of the Kharchin Left Wing was stationed at Ox Heart Mountain, 350 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 760 li southwest of the capital. Its pasturelands lay at the source of the Aomulun River. It bordered Ulan Hadatu Khoshuu to the east, the Ningyuan border wall to the south, Ulisutai Ridge to the west, and Tangqinai Tuoluo Sea to the north. It measured 203 li from east to west and 170 li from north to south. Its latitude was 41°10′ north. It lay 3°40′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the northeast lay Elun Hegenuote Mountain. To the east lay Cypress Mountain, known in Mongolian as Mailasutai Khara. To the southeast lay Abucha Mountain and Gahaitu Boluo Mountain. To the south lay Enga'ertu Mountain, Tuohe Khara Mountain, and Taben Tuoluo Haitu Mountain. To the southwest lay Birch Mountain (known in Mongolian as Weisutu), Oak Ridge, and Guishi Ridge. To the west lay Tuosutu Khara Mountain. To the northwest lay Cha'erqi Mountain and Kugehui Mountain. To the northwest: the Qinglong River, known in Mongolian as the Guqin River, rises on Changji'erdai Mountain, flows southwest to join the Tangtu River, passes E'lun Bilao Ridge into the border city, runs through Yongping Prefecture, and enters the Luan River to the north. To the south: the Elei River rises on Elei Ridge, flows south to join the Kuan River, enters the border west of Fengtian's Ningyuan Prefecture as the Heishui River, and joins the Liuzhou River. To the north: the Daling River, known in Mongolian as the Aomulun River, rises on Weisutu Mountain, flows east to the northeast of Xil Hadatu Mountain, turns into Tumed Right Wing territory, and then enters the border to the southeast. To the west: the He'ertu River rises on Tuosutu Khara Mountain, flows east, and joins the Aomulun River. The Senji, Sain Tai, Shita, Shenshui, and Qingshui rivers all join it. The Kharchin Middle Banner lay within the territory of the Left and Right Wing banners. The zasak was stationed at Zhubugelangtu Bayan Khara Mountain. Its pasturelands straddled the source of the Lao River. To the east, north, and west it bordered the Right Wing; to the south, the Left Wing; its eastern border was Boloduoke Mountain, its northern border Yueluo Ridge, and its western border Huo'erguoke. Its latitude was 41°30′ north. It lay 2° east of the capital. Its mountains: to the east lay Boloduoke Mountain. To the south lay Lakdur Mountain.
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The Tumed tribe comprised two banners, with an additional banner attached to the Left Wing; it lay northeast of Xifengkou. It was the territory of the ancient Guzhu state. Under the Han it was the seat of Liaoxi Commandery at Liucheng County. Under Yan, Murong Huang established his capital here and renamed it Longcheng County. Under the Northern Wei it served as the seat of Yingzhou. Under the Sui, Liucheng County was re-established. Under the Tang it was the seat of the Yingzhou Protectorate-General. Under the Liao, Xingzhong Prefecture was established here. Under the Yuan it was Xingzhong Prefecture in Daning Circuit. Under the Ming, submitted tribal chiefs were organized as three guards; the stretch from Jin and Yi through Guangning to the Liao River was called Taining Guard; later the Mongol Tumed took possession of it. In the third year of Tiancong, the taiji Ombu and tabunang Shanba submitted; Shanba was later enfeoffed as beile to head the Left Wing, and Ombu as beizi to head the Right Wing, both lines inheriting in perpetuity. Its territory bordered the Yangximu pasture to the east, the Kharchin Right Wing to the west, the Shengjing border wall to the south, and the Khalkha Left Wing and Aohan to the north. It measured 460 li from east to west and 310 li from north to south. Its tribute route ran through Xifengkou. During the Qianlong reign tribute was suspended. The zasak of the Tumed Left Wing was stationed at Hatha Mountain, 820 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,230 li southwest of the capital. Its pasturelands lay south of the Xilutu Kulun lama encampments and west of the Yangximu pasture. It bordered the Yueyang River to the east, Shibagutu Mountain to the south, Bagatabusang to the west, and the Dangdaosi River to the north. It measured 160 li from east to west and 130 li from north to south. Its latitude was 42°10′ north. It lay 4°30′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the south lay Dali Mountain, known in Mongolian as Kete Ord Khoshuu. To the west lay Moyi Dama Mountain and Green Gold Mountain, known in Mongolian as Bolomengkui. To the north lay Taojintu Mountain, Ike Ong Mountain, and Bahan Ong Mountain. To the north: the Kukun River, also written as the Huhun River, enters from the Khalkha Left Wing, joins the Wunesutai and Ahari rivers, and flows into the Yangximu River. To the northwest: the Ram River, known in Mongolian as the Yimatu River, rises on Mile Mountain, flows southwest past Green Mountain, then turns south to join the Ma'an River, crosses the border northeast of Yizhou as the Xi River, unites with the Qing River, and enters the Daling River. The zasak of the Tumed Right Wing was stationed at Bayan Khoshuu, also known as Great Huashan, 590 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,000 li southwest of the capital. Its pasturelands lay beyond the Jiuguantai and Xintai border gates, straddling the Omulun River. It bordered Nelusun Mountain to the east, Weiping Mountain to the south, Eopengtu Mountain to the west, and Shilatuoluo Sea to the north. It measured 290 li from east to west and 180 li from north to south. Its latitude was 41°40′ north. It lay 4°20′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the east lay Yidamo Mountain, Five Phoenix Mountain, and Lotus Mountain. To the southeast lay Khara Qilingtu Mountain. To the south lay Shenying Mountain, known in Mongolian as Subargatu. To the southwest lay Tulukutai Mountain and Zhuochangji'er Mountain. To the west lay Fu Mountain (known in Mongolian as Khara Tuohduo), Green Mountain (known in Mongolian as Boluo Hashao), and Phoenix Mountain (known in Mongolian as Zhaoxin Khara). To the northwest lay Buluer Khara Mountain. To the north lay Huihe'er Mountain. To the northeast lay Red Mountain, known in Mongolian as Ulan. To the west: the Daling River enters from the Kharchin Left Wing, flows east past the old Xingzhong city, turns south and southeast, receives the Liu River, and crosses the border. The Turgun River: one branch enters from the east of the Kharchin Right Wing and another from the south of Naiman; both flow south into the Daling River. To the north: the Zhuosuo River rises on Huihe'er Mountain. The Laozhai, Tu, Oak, and northeastern Yang rivers all flow south into the Turgun River. To the west: the Xiaoling River, known in Mongolian as the Ming'an River, rises on Ming'an Khara Mountain, flows northeast to join the Mulei and Haliutu rivers, crosses the border, unites with the Wuxin River, and reaches the sea. The Tumed Left Wing attached banner originated when the Khalkha taiji Balebu Bingtu, in Kangxi 1, led his followers from the Khangai Mountains to submit; an edict placed them under the Left Wing zasak Darhan beile Zaoliketu for pasture. In the fourth year he was enfeoffed as duoluo beile. Its pasturelands lay west of the Xilutu Kulun lama encampments. It bordered the Huojile River to the east, the Kukun River to the south, Butukun territory to the west, and Aiduhan Mountain to the north. The tribes above were united in league at Josotu. The league seat lay within Tumed Right Wing territory.
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The Aohan tribe comprised one banner; the zasak was stationed at Gurban Tulega Mountain, 600 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,110 li southwest of the capital. It was originally ancient Xianbei territory. Under the Sui it was Khitan territory. Under the Tang it fell under the Yingzhou Protectorate-General. Under the Liao and Jin it formed the northern borderland of Xingzhong Prefecture. Under the Yuan it formed part of the Liaowang princely domain. Under the Ming it was held by the Khalkha; later it was allotted to his younger brother, who styled his domain Aohan and remained subject to Chakhar. In the first year of Tiancong, beile Saichen Zhuoliketu led his tribe to submit; he was later enfeoffed as junwang, and the line inherited in perpetuity. Its pasturelands straddled the Lao River. It bordered Naiman to the east, Tumed to the south, Kharchin to the west, and Ongniud to the north. It measured 160 li from east to west and 280 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°15′ north. It lay 4° east of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Xifengkou. Its mountains: to the east lay Hadatu Tuoluo Sea Mountain. To the southeast lay White Stone Mountain (known in Mongolian as Chahan Qilao Tai) and Fuquan Mountain. To the south lay Two Heaven Mountain (known in Mongolian as Tenggeri) and Little Coiled Ram Mountain (known in Mongolian as Bahan Yimatu). To the southwest lay Weibuerhan Mountain and Kurqile Mountain. To the west lay Senji Tuoluo Sea Mountain and Jujube Mountain, known in Mongolian as Qibaga. To the northwest lay Bayahai Mountain. To the north lay Kuan Mountain (known in Mongolian as Edabolo) and Zhaohutu Chahan Tuoluo Sea Mountain. To the northeast lay Kurqile Peak and Pear Valley, known in Mongolian as Alimatu. Its waters: to the north, the Lao River, known in Mongolian as Lao Ha, enters from the Kharchin Right Wing, flows northeast past Gacha Khara Mountain, and then east into Ongniud territory. To the southwest, the Luoma River, known in Mongolian as Baierge, enters from the Kharchin Right Wing, flows northeast, and joins the Lao River. To the south, the Dumudalin River rises on Tianshan Mountain and flows north into the Qilaotai Pool. To the south, the Yimatu spring drains into a sandy pool. To the northeast, the Kundulen Khara Usu spring flows south into the Lao River.
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The Naiman tribe comprised one banner; the zasak was stationed at Zhangwutai, 700 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,110 li southwest of the capital. It was ancient Xianbei territory. Under the Sui it was Khitan territory. Under the Tang it fell under the Yingzhou Protectorate-General. Under the Liao and Jin it formed the northern borderland of Xingzhong Prefecture. Under the Ming it was held by the Khalkha; it was allotted to a younger brother of the same mother, who styled his domain Naiman. In the first year of Tiancong, the chieftain Guncuk Baturu, harried by Chakhar, submitted; he was later enfeoffed as junwang, and the line inherited in perpetuity. Its pasturelands lay on the south bank at the confluence of the Huang and Lao rivers. It bordered Khorchin to the east, Tumed to the south, Aohan to the west, and Ongniud to the north. It measured 95 li from east to west and 220 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°15′ north. It lay 5° east of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Xifengkou. Its mountains: to the south lay Mani Khara Mountain and Five Phoenix Mountain, known in Mongolian as Taben Tuoluo Sea. To the west lay Huyuan Bota Surhai Ridge. To the southeast lay Great Black Mountain, known in Mongolian as Bayan Khara. To the northeast lay Hana Ridge. To the north: the Huang River enters from Aohan territory, joins the Lao River, flows northeast, and enters the Khalkha Left Wing. To the south: the Tu'ergen River, also called the Tu River, rises on Taben Tuoluo Sea Mountain and flows south into Tumed Right Wing territory. To the west: the Gu'erban He'ertu spring flows southeast and joins the Tu'ergen River.
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The Baarin tribe comprised two banners, lying 720 li northeast of Gubeikou. It lay 960 li south of the capital. Under the Liao it was part of Shangjing's Linhuang Prefecture. Under the Jin, after the Dading era, the whole region was placed under Beijing Circuit. Under the Yuan it belonged to Guangning Circuit and formed the appanage of the Prince of Lu. In early Ming it was Guangning Guard; later it lay in the northern reaches of Urianghai territory; still later it was seized by the Baarin taiji, fifth son of Shunyi wang Anda, and remained subject to Chakhar. In the eleventh year of Tianming, Baarin broke the alliance; the Qing attacked, and its beile was put to death. In the second year of Tiancong, after Chakhar defeated them, beile Setiri and taiji Manzhuxili submitted; Setiri's son Sebuteng was enfeoffed as junwang to head the Right Wing, and Manzhuxili as beizi to head the Left Wing, both lines inheriting in perpetuity. The Right and Left Wings shared the same pasturelands along the north bank of the Huang River. It bordered Aru Khorchin to the east, the Ongniud Left Wing to the south, Keshiketeng to the west, and Ujimchin to the north. It measured 250 li from east to west and 233 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°36′ north. It lay 2°14′ east of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Dushikou. Its mountains: to the east lay Ebai Mountain and Stone Cock Mountain, known in Mongolian as Yitao Tu. To the south lay Bardamu Khara Mountain and Botu Mountain, known in Mongolian as Bardang. The Liao dynastic ancestor Botu was born on this mountain, which therefore took its name. To the west lay Biliu Tu Mountain and Qingjin Mountain. To the southeast lay Temochehu Mountain. To the northeast lay Sengji Tu. To the south: the Huang River enters from Keshiketeng territory, flows east, joins the Hei River, and enters the Ongniud Left Wing. The Hei River is the ancient Heishui of Qingzhou. To the northeast: the Buyanai River rises on Sengji Tu Mountain, flows southeast to join the Wurtu Chuonong River, turns east into Aru Khorchin territory, and empties into Dabusutu Pool. The Hardasutai River flows in from Keshiketeng to the west and joins it, then continues southeast into the Huang River. The Baarin Left Wing zasak was stationed at Achatu Tuoluo Sea. The Baarin Right Wing zasak was stationed at Tuoben Mountain.
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西 西 西 西 西西 祿 西 西 西 西祿 西 西
The Jarud tribe comprised two banners, lying northeast of Xifengkou. Under the Han it formed the northern borderland of Liaodong Commandery. Under the Tang it fell under the Yingzhou Protectorate-General. Under the Liao it was territory of the Shangjing Circuit. Under the Jin it belonged to Beijing Circuit. Under the Yuan it belonged to Shangdu Circuit. Under the Ming it was held by the Mongol Jarud; later it came under the Khalkha. In early Qing a marriage alliance was formed with Jarud Khan Neqi. Later beile Seben led troops to aid the Ming; the Taizu attacked and captured him, then soon released him to return home. In the second year of Tiancong, Seben and others, harried by Chakhar, submitted with Neqi and their whole tribes; Neqi was enfeoffed as beile to head the Left Wing, and Seben as beile to head the Right Wing, both lines inheriting in perpetuity. The Left and Right shared the same pasturelands at the sources of the Hagul and Ar Khundlun rivers. It bordered Khorchin to the east, the Khalkha Left Wing to the south, Aru Khorchin to the west, and Ujimchin to the north. It measured 125 li from east to west and 460 li from north to south. Its latitude was 45°30′ north. It lay 3° east of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Xifengkou. The Jarud Left Wing zasak was stationed north of Qiqi Linghua Tuoluo Sea Mountain, 1,100 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,510 li southwest of the capital. Its pasturelands lay at the sources of the Hagul and Ar Khundlun rivers; the Dabusutu River here drains into sandy ground. Its mountains: to the north lay Wild Magpie Mountain (known in Mongolian as Bayan Khara) and Bagachak Duo'er Mountain. To the northeast lay Qulie Mountain, known in Mongolian as Budunhua Tuoluo Sea. To the southwest lay Gahai Ridge and Che'erbaihu Ridge. To the west lay Dushi Ridge. To the southeast lay Guilesu Tai. Its waters: to the south, the Huang River enters from Aru Khorchin territory, passes Che'erbaihu Ridge, flows east into Khorchin as the Xilamuren River — known in Mongolian as the Xilamuren River and the western source of the Liao River. To the north, the Sha River and the Alu Khundlun River flow east into Khorchin territory. The E'baili Khundlun River rises on Chousi Ridge, flows east, and likewise enters Khorchin territory. The Jarud Right Wing zasak was stationed south of Tu'er Mountain, 1,200 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,640 li southwest of the capital. Its pasturelands were the same. Its mountains: to the south lay Weishi Mountain, known in Mongolian as Zhala Ke. To the southwest lay Tuoji Mountain. To the west lay Little White Cloud Mountain, known in Mongolian as Baha Chahan Tuoluo Sea Mountain. To the northwest lay Se'erben Mountain, Jiluke Mountain, and Great Blue Sheep Mountain, known in Mongolian as Iketehei. To the north lay Flower Mountain, Snake Mountain, and Little Blue Sheep Mountain, known in Mongolian as Bahan Tehei. Its waters: to the northwest, the Kuitun River, also called the Yinliang River, rises on He'ergotu Wulan Mountain, flows southeast, and joins the Tian River. To the north, the Aliya River rises on Great Chifeng, flows west past Flower Mountain, and enters Aru Khorchin territory. The Talu River rises on Great Blue Sheep Mountain, flows south, and joins the Aliya River.
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The Ongniud tribe comprised two banners, lying northeast of Gubeikou. Under the Tang it was territory of the Raole Protectorate-General. Under the Liao, Raozhou was established as the Kuangyi Army commandery, subordinate to the Shangjing Circuit. Under the Jin it was territory of Beijing Circuit. Under the Yuan it formed the appanage of the Prince of Lu. In early Ming, Urianghai was organized as a guard in the outer dependencies; later it styled itself Ongniud and had long been subject to Aru Khorchin. In the seventh year of Tiancong, jinong Suoyin and Beile Dong led their followers to submit; Suoyin was later enfeoffed as junwang to head the Right Wing, and Dong as beile to head the Left Wing, both lines inheriting in perpetuity. Its territory bordered Aru Khorchin to the east, Kharchin and Aohan to the south, the Rehe forbidden preserve to the west, and Baarin and Keshiketeng to the north. It measured 300 li from east to west and 160 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°10′ north. It lay 2°50′ east of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Xifengkou. The Ongniud Left Wing zasak was stationed at Zhala Peak west of Chuo Ke Wenduer, 680 li northeast of Gubeikou. It lay 920 li southwest of the capital. Its pasturelands lay between the Huang and Lao rivers. It bordered Aru Khorchin to the east, Aohan to the south, Keshiketeng to the west, and Baarin to the north. It measured 300 li from east to west and 90 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°10′ north. It lay 2°50′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the east lay Little Hua Mountain (known in Mongolian as Bahaha'erzhan) and Great Pine Mountain (known in Mongolian as Ik Narasutai). To the south lay Zhaohutu Chahan Tuoluo Sea Mountain. To the west lay Botu Mountain (known in Mongolian as Budun) and Tuyui Mountain (known in Mongolian as Ba'erhadai). To the northwest lay Gu'erban Tu'erha Mountain. To the southeast lay Arqitu Chahan Ridge. To the northeast lay Young Deer Mountain. Its waters: to the north, the Huang River enters from Keshiketeng territory, flows east past Baarin, then east into the banner, then turns northeast; the Lao River comes from Aohan to join it, passes south of Jarud and north of the Khalkha, and enters Khorchin territory. The Ongniud Right Wing zasak was stationed at Haqite Hulang, 520 li beyond Gubeikou. It lay 760 li southwest of the capital. Its pasturelands lay northeast of the Rehe hunting preserve, on the south bank of the Lao River. It bordered Aohan to the east, the Kharchin Right Wing to the south, the hunting preserve to the west, and Keshiketeng to the north. It measured 240 li from east to west and 100 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°10′ north. It lay 2°50′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the east lay Ulanbutong Mountain and Xiawu Mountain (known in Mongolian as Ike Bukutur). To the southeast lay Huohebotu Mountain, Arhunzhake Chahan Tuoluo Sea Mountain, and Jujube Mountain (known in Mongolian as Qiba Ha). To the south lay Gu'erban Tuoluo Sea Mountain and Zhegai Mountain (known in Mongolian as Ahui Khara). To the southwest lay Balun Sangga Sutai Mountain, Great Black Mountain, and Eleisu Tu Mountain. To the west lay Tugur Khara Mountain and Bodoktu Mountain. To the northwest lay Bayan Burgasutai Mountain and Yellow Mountain (known in Mongolian as Honggor Ebo). To the north lay Ma'an Mountain (known in Mongolian as Xilade Boeng) and Haitahan Mountain. Its waters: to the south, the Xibo River enters the banner from north of Kharchin territory, flows northeast, joins the Roe Deer River, and enters the Lao River. The Roe Deer River, known in Mongolian as Xir Ha, likewise enters from Kharchin territory, flows northeast past Bayan Khara Mountain, turns northeast to join the Yingjin River, then flows east past the north side of Wulan Peak and into the Lao River. To the northwest, the Wuladai River rises on Yangmu Ridge, flows south past Bodoktu Mountain, turns northeast, and joins the Roe Deer River. To the west, the Balun Sala River rises northeast of Ge'erqi Lao, flows southeast past Bartu Mountain, turns northeast, and joins the Wuladai River. To the west, the Che'erbo Hu River rises on Nukedu Hu'er Mountain, flows southeast, and joins the Roe Deer River. The Yingjin River rises on Guama Ridge, flows southeast to join the Roe Deer River, then turns east into the Lao River. The Nugutai, Zhuer, and Baila rivers all flow into the Yingjin River. To the north, the Josotu River rises on Haitahan Mountain, flows east to join the Roe Deer River, and enters the Lao River.
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The Aru Khorchin tribe comprised one banner; its zasak was stationed at Tuoguomutai east of Huntu'er Mountain, 1,100 li northeast of Gubeikou. It lay 1,340 li southwest of the capital. Under the Liao it was territory of Linhuang Prefecture. Under the Jin it formed the northern borderland of Dading Prefecture. Under the Yuan it was the princely domain of the Liaowang. In early Ming a guard was established in Urianghai territory among the outer dependencies; later the tribe styled itself Aru Khorchin. In the sixth year of Tiancong the tribal leader Dalai, harried by Chakhar, led his son Muzhang in submission; Muzhang was later enfeoffed as beile in a hereditary line and given charge of the banner. Its pasturelands lay where the Haqier and Aomulun rivers converge to form the Dabusutu River. It bordered Bayan Tara to the east, the Ongniud Left Wing's Shilamulan pasture to the south, Subu Mountain to the west, and Wulan Ridge to the north. It measured 330 li from east to west and 420 li from north to south. Its latitude was 40°30′ north. It lay 3°50′ east of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Xifengkou. Its mountains: to the northeast lay Huntun Mountain. To the east lay Ike Tuohui Mountain. To the southeast lay Ebo Tu Mountain. To the south lay Kugetu Mountain and Lian Mountain (known in Mongolian as He'erbo Tuoluo Sea). To the northwest lay Jujube Mountain (known in Mongolian as Qiba Hatu). To the southwest lay Bahan Apazaha Mountain and Ike Apazaha Mountain. To the west lay Pearl Mountain (known in Mongolian as Subu) and Leyou Mountain (known in Mongolian as Denege'er). To the south: the Huang River, known in Mongolian as the Xilamuren River, enters from Baarin territory, passes Tamuhugacha Ridge, and flows into Jarud. To the southwest: the Wurtu Chuonong River enters from Baarin territory, passes Kele Peak, flows southeast, and joins the Haxier River. Farther northwest the Hegotu Chuonong River rises on Xila Wenduer Mountain, flows south to join the Wurtu Chuonong River, and enters the Haxier River. The Haxier River rises south of Sabierhan Mountain, flows south past Kugetu Mountain, turns east, and enters Jarud territory. To the northeast: the Aliya River enters from the Jarud Right Wing, flows southwest, and joins the Haxier River. To the northwest: the Ku'ertu River rises on White Stone Mountain, flows west into Baarin territory, and joins the Wurtu Chuonong River. The Yinzahan River flows north into Ujimchin territory.
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The Keshiketeng tribe comprised one banner; its zasak was stationed at Jilabasi Peak, 570 li northeast of Gubeikou. It lay 810 li south of the capital. Under the Liao it was territory of the Shangjing Circuit. Under the Jin it fell under the Beijing Circuit. Under the Yuan it fell under Shangdu Circuit and Yingchang Circuit territory. Under the Ming it was held by the Mongols. In the eighth year of Tiancong, after Chakhar was destroyed, Keshiketeng Sonom Daiqing submitted and was appointed hereditary first-rank taiji in charge of the banner. Its pasturelands lay north of the hunting preserve, at the source of the Huang River. It bordered Bilegutu Heling to the east, Butukun to the south, Keletege Yichang to the west, and Wusu Chi to the north. It measured 334 li from east to west and 357 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43° north. It lay 1° east of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Dushikou. Its mountains: to the east lay Spider Mountain (known in Mongolian as Arzha) and Gaodian Mountain (known in Mongolian as Yinahakhara). To the southeast lay Ningchu Hondurbin Mountain. To the southwest lay Endurhua Mountain. To the west lay Wusutu Durbin Mountain and Great Black Mountain (known in Mongolian as Bayan Khara). To the northwest lay Bahan Yiselii Mountain and Bo'erduoke Mountain. To the north lay Yellow Mountain (known in Mongolian as Bayan Honggor) and Muye Mountain (known in Mongolian as Jijien Dur). To the northeast lay Mawei Mountain (known in Mongolian as Souji). To the west: the Huang River — the western source of the Great Liao River, known in Mongolian as the Xilamuren — rises at Bai'erhe He'erhong, flows northeast as it gathers tributaries, passes north of the banner, and then flows east into Baarin territory. Farther east it passes south of Aru Khorchin and north of Ongniud, turns northeast to join the Lao River, runs south of Jarud and north of the Khalkha, bends southeast through the Khorchin Left Wing, then south to meet the Great Liao River, enters the border wall, and becomes the Liao River. To the west: the Salike River rises on Wusutu Durbin Mountain, flows northeast, and enters the Huang River. To the northwest: the Yierduhei River rises on Wusutu Durbin Mountain, flows west to join the Yiheikuwotu River, then turns northeast into the Huang River. To the northwest: the Gelei River rises east of the Xing'an Range, flows south to join the Muming River, and enters the Huang River. To the northeast: the Fu River, known in Mongolian as Tuohui, rises on Yuebi'er Mountain, flows north, and enters the Hei River. To the southwest: the Gaoliang River, known in Mongolian as Baicha, rises at Baicha Lake, flows northeast, and enters the Huang River. To the northeast: the Ardatur River rises in the Xing'an Range, flows northwest into Ujimchin territory, turns north, and joins the Hulugu'er River. To the northwest: Buyur Lake, known in Mongolian as Da'er, receives the Gonggu, Wild Boar, and two other rivers — four in all — and measures several tens of li around.
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西 西 西 西 祿 西 西 西
The Khalkha Left Wing tribe comprised one banner; its zasak was stationed at Chahan Heshitu, 840 li northeast of Xifengkou. It lay 1,250 li southwest of the capital. It was ancient Xianbei territory. Under the Tang it fell under the Yingzhou Protectorate-General. Under the Liao it formed the southern borderland of the Shangjing Circuit. Under the Jin it fell under the Beijing Circuit. Under the Ming it was held by the Khalkha; later it came under the Western Route Zasagtu Khan. Gelsenzha, sixteenth-generation descendant of Genghis Khan, settled on Hang'ai Mountain and first took the name Khalkha; his grandson Bayandara was ancestor of the Western Route Zasagtu Khan — one of the four tribes of Outer Mongolia today. In early Qing the chieftain Gumubuyirdeng and the Zasagtu Khan submitted; he was later enfeoffed as hereditary beile and given charge of the Left Wing. Its pasturelands lay at the source of the Yangximu River. It bordered Khorchin to the east, the Tumed Left Wing to the south, Naiman to the west, and Jarud to the north. It measured 125 li from east to west and 230 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°42′ north. It lay 5°27′ east of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Xifengkou. Its mountains: to the east lay Kahai Tuoluo Sea Mountain. To the south lay Dalu Tuoluo Sea Mountain and Bahan Habotu Sea Mountain. To the southwest lay Five Ash Mountain (known in Mongolian as Wuni Sutai), Great Black Mountain (known in Mongolian as Bayan Khara), and Green Mountain (known in Mongolian as Bolohui Bolowenduer), where the banner meets Naiman's southeastern border. To the southeast lay Tamuhu Ridge. To the north: the Huang River enters from Ongniud territory and flows east into Khorchin. To the northwest: the Lao River, known in Mongolian as Lao Ha, enters from Naiman territory, flows northeast, and joins the Huang River. To the southeast: the Yangximu River rises south of the banner, flows northeast past Kahai Tuoluo Sea Mountain, turns southeast to join the Kukun River, passes the Yangximu pasture, flows east through the Zhangwutai border gate, west to Guangning, and then southeast into the Liao River. To the south: the Kukun River rises on Five Ash Mountain and flows east into Tumed territory. The tribes above were united in the Zhaowuda league. The league seat lay within Ongniud Left Wing territory.
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The Ujimchin tribe comprised two banners northeast of Gubeikou. Under the Liao it formed the northern borderland of the Shangjing Circuit. Under the Jin it fell under the Beijing Circuit. Under the Yuan it fell under Shangdu Circuit. Under the Ming the Mongols held this territory; they took the name Ujimchin and belonged to the Chakhar khanate. When Ligdan Khan ruled harshly, beile Dorji and Sengge withdrew to Khalkha territory. In the eighth year of Tiancong they submitted; Dorji was enfeoffed as prince to head the Right Wing and Sengge as beile to head the Left Wing, both posts hereditary. Its territory bordered Solon territory to the east, Khuuchid to the west, Baarin to the south, and the Hanhai (Gobi) to the north. It measured 360 li from east to west and 425 li from north to south. Its tribute route ran through Dushikou. The zasak of the Ujimchin Right Wing was stationed at Bak Sur Khatai Mountain, 923 li northeast of Gubeikou. It lay 1,163 li south of the capital. Its pasturelands included the Yinzhaha River, which sinks into the sands, and the Hulu Gu'er River, which pools at Adak Nor. It bordered the Left Wing to the east, Baarin to the south, the Khuuchid Left Wing to the west, and the Khalkha Tsetsen Khan's Middle Right Banner to the north. It measured 360 li from east to west and 210 li from north to south. Its latitude was 44°45′ north. It lay 1°10′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the east lay Auspicious Deer Mountain (known in Mongolian as Buhutu). To the west lay Great and Small Yellow Hawk Mountains and Black Mountain (known in Mongolian as Khara Tu). To the northwest lay Twin Mountains (known in Mongolian as He'yuer Ede) and Uliyatai Mountain. To the northeast lay Saiyin Endur Mountain. Its waters: to the southeast, the He'erhong River rises at Gamur Station and flows west into the Lu River. The Tu River, also known as the Hulu Gu'er, rises in northeastern Keshiketeng as the Ardutu River, flows northwest through the Right Wing as the Hulu Gu'er River, and then north into Adak Chi. The zasak of the Ujimchin Left Wing was stationed at Kuisu Tuoluo Sea on the Orkhon River, 1,160 li northeast of Gubeikou. It lay 1,400 li south of the capital. Its pasturelands lay west of Soyurji Mountain. The Orkhon River wound through its nomadic pastures and emptied into Helitu Nor. It bordered Honiyar Khailatu to the east, Kulietu to the south, Dalai Sutu to the west, and Elying Shili to the north. It measured 256 li from east to west and 215 li from north to south. Its latitude was 46°20′ north. It lay 2°20′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the southeast lay Harzhan Wulan Peak. To the north lay Se'erbeng Peak. Its waters: to the northeast, the Seyeqi River rises at Halaotu Bo and flows southwest into the Lu River. To the southeast: the Yinzhaha River enters from Aru Khorchin territory and likewise flows northwest into the Lu River.
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The Abagal tribe comprised two banners northeast of Zhangjiakou. Under the Han it formed the northern borderland of Shanggu Commandery. Under the Jin it fell under Northern Wei. Under the Sui and Tang it was Turkic territory. Under the Liao it formed the western borderland of the Shangjing Circuit. Under the Jin it formed the northwest frontier of the Beijing Circuit. Under the Yuan it fell under Shangdu Circuit. Under the Ming the Mongols held this territory and called their tribe Abagal; they had originally been subject to the Khalkha Tsetsen Khan. During the Chongde reign, taiji Sengge and Dongyi Silab submitted; Dongyi Silab was later enfeoffed as beizi to head the Left Wing and Sengge as beile to head the Right Wing, both titles inheritable. Its territory bordered Khuuchid to the east, the Abag Right Wing to the west, the Chahar Plain Blue Banner to the south, and the Hanhai to the north. It measured 180 li from east to west and 436 li from north to south. Tribute routes: the Right Wing through Zhangjiakou, the Left Wing through Dushikou. The zasak of the Abagal Right Wing was stationed at Yong'an Mountain, 640 li northeast of Zhangjiakou. It lay 1,050 li southeast of the capital. Its pasturelands included Daligangai Nor. It bordered Xierdang Mountain to the east, Bolowendu'er Gang to the south, Halatang to the west, and Huatuoluo Sea Mountain to the north. It measured 60 li from east to west and 310 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°30′ north. It lay 20′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the south lay Bardamu Mountain. To the east lay Termo Mountain. To the north lay Hana Peak and Sengjitu Mountain. To the west lay He'erhe Mountain. To the southeast lay Great Bear Mountain (known in Mongolian as Balaidur). To the northeast lay Bed Mountain (known in Mongolian as Xile). To the northwest lay Twin Mountains (known in Mongolian as Heyue'er Chahan Tuoluo Sea Mountain). Its waters: to the south, the Jiu River — known in Mongolian as Guohesutai — enters from Chahar Plain Blue Banner territory, passes Boluo Gang, and flows northwest into Abag territory. To the south lay Xiji Dian (known in Mongolian as Haya). To the east lay Reed Dian (known in Mongolian as Hulusutai Buludu). To the southwest lay Baole Bo. To the northwest lay Gunbuludu Bo. To the north lay Geduerku Spring and Hejige'er Spring. The zasak of the Abagal Left Wing was stationed at Wuerhu Tuoluo Sea Mountain, 580 li northeast of Dushikou. It lay 1,100 li southeast of the capital. Its pasturelands were the same as described above. It bordered Khuuchid to the east and north, Abag to the south, and the Right Wing banner to the west. It measured 120 li from east to west and 318 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°53′ north. It lay 28′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the west lay Se'erteng Honggor Mountain, also known as Yellow Mountain. To the northwest lay Burhan Mountain, Chubao Mountain, and Capsized Boat Mountain (known in Mongolian as Huliwenggechun). Its waters: to the north lay Heile Bo. To the northwest lay Dalantuoli Spring.
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The Khuuchid tribe comprised two banners northeast of Dushikou. Under the Liao it formed the western borderland of the Shangjing Circuit. Under the Jin it fell under the Beijing Circuit. Under the Yuan it fell under Shangdu Circuit. Under the Ming it was held by the Mongols. They belonged to the Chakhar khanate. When Ligdan Khan ruled harshly, his beile Borot and taiji Garmasewang withdrew to Khalkha territory. In the eighth year of Tiancong they surrendered; Borot was placed in charge of the Left Wing and Garmasewang of the Right Wing, both enfeoffed as junwang with inheritable titles. Its territory bordered Ujimchin to the northeast, Keshiketeng to the south, and Abag to the west. It measured 170 li from east to west and 375 li from north to south. Its tribute route ran through Dushikou. The zasak of the Khuuchid Right Wing was stationed at Tegulik Hutuk Lakeqin, 690 li northeast of Dushikou. It lay 1,190 li southeast of the capital. Its pasturelands lay along the lower Xilin River, pooling to the north at Damu E'mo. It bordered Buerleji Mountain to the east, Zhahasutai Chi to the south, Buerseke Tuoluo Sea to the west, and Halule Tuoluo Sea to the north. It measured 75 li from east to west and 375 li from north to south. Its latitude was 44° north. It lay 3′ east of the capital. Its mountains — the Right Wing's principal peaks: to the southeast lay Gurban Helaotu Mountain and Gurban Ede Mountain. To the east lay Yierbedu Mountain. To the south lay Budangtu Mountain. To the north lay Hulu Mountain (known in Mongolian as Alate). To the northwest lay Apaidalantu Mountain. Its waters: to the east lay White Marsh (known in Mongolian as Chaidamu). To the southeast lay Great Fish Marsh. To the south lay Pine Nut Spring (known in Mongolian as He'erduo). To the northeast lay Chader Spring. To the northwest lay Kundulun Spring and Buha Spring. The Khuuchid Left Wing zasak was stationed at Wumeiheiseri, 685 li northeast of Dushikou. It lay 1,185 li southeast of the capital. Its pasturelands bordered the Da and Xiao Jili rivers. It bordered E'erqina Keden to the east, the headwaters of the Xiao Jili River to the south, Qitate Haqintuoluo Sea to the north, and Maqibuleke Ulan Hada to the west. It measured 95 li from east to west and 310 li from north to south. Its latitude was 44°05′ north. It lay 4′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the southeast lay Sa'erba Mountain. To the northwest lay Yehu Mountain (known in Mongolian as Unaget). To the north lay Sumen Peak. To the northwest lay Wulan Peak. Its waters: to the southeast lay Swan Marsh and Kuluer Spring. To the north lay Chongge'er Marsh. To the southwest lay Alubulidu Marsh. To the northwest lay Helaotu Spring.
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The Abag tribe comprised two banners northeast of Zhangjiakou. Under the Han it formed the northern borderland of Shanggu Commandery. Under the Jin it was Tuoba clan territory. Under the Sui and Tang it was held by the Turks. Under the Liao it formed the western borderland of the Shangjing Circuit. Under the Jin it fell under the Beijing Circuit. Under the Yuan it fell under Shangdu Circuit. Under the Ming the Mongols held this territory and named their tribe Abag. They had originally been subject to Chakhar. When Ligdan Khan ruled harshly, jinong Tusigar and beile Dorji withdrew to Khalkha territory. In the ninth year of Tiancong they surrendered; Dorji was later placed in charge of the Right Wing and Tusigar of the Left Wing, both enfeoffed as junwang with inheritable titles. Its territory bordered Abagal to the east, Sunid to the west, the Chahar Plain Blue Banner to the south, and the Hanhai to the north. It measured 200 li from east to west and 310 li from north to south. The Right Wing's tribute route ran through Zhangjiakou. The Left Wing's tribute route ran through Dushikou. The Abag Left Wing zasak was stationed at Bayan Elun, 550 li northeast of Dushikou. It lay 1,070 li south of the capital. Its pastures ringed the Xilin River. To the east it bordered the Hala Ebo Gatu of Ba'erqitai; to the south, Wusutu Tuluge Chi; to the west, Shi'erdeng Mountain; and to the north, Habutaga Tuoluo Sea. It measured 120 li from east to west and 180 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°50′ north. Its mountains: to the southeast lay Ha'erta'er Mountain, Kaladeboseng Mountain, and Shaolong Mountain. To the southwest lay Wuli Mountain (known in Mongolian as Zherjilun) and Chali'ertu Mountain. To the south lay Hasihuyasi Slope. Its waters: to the southeast, the Yinliang River — known in Mongolian as Kuitun — rises at Zhuosuotu Station and flows into the banner territory. To the southeast lay Heleidoule Marsh. To the north lay Jinhe Marsh. To the southwest lay Xilabulidu Marsh. The Abag Right Wing zasak was stationed at Kobuer Spring, 590 li northeast of Zhangjiakou. It lay 1,000 li south of the capital. Its pasturelands included Kurchahan Nuor, impounded by the Gurban Usk River. To the east it bordered Habila Spring; to the south, Yikeshiga; to the west, Kukule; and to the north, Huatuobo. It measured 80 li from east to west and 310 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°30′ north. It lay 20′ west of the capital. Its mountains: to the southeast lay Sejiku Mountain. To the south lay Zhuerhatai Tuoluo Sea Mountain. To the northwest lay Manitu Tuoluo Sea Mountain and Baishi Mountain (known in Mongolian as Chahan Qilaotu). To the north lay Apaijiha Mountain, Bate Mountain (known in Mongolian as Kesek Tuoluo Sea), and Ram Mountain (known in Mongolian as Tek Tuoluo Sea). Its waters: to the southeast, the Jiu River — known in Mongolian as Guohesutai — enters from Abagal territory, passes Sejiku Mountain, and flows west into White Sea Marsh. To the south lay Ga'ertu Marsh. To the southeast lay Huntu Marsh. To the southwest lay Hu'er Marsh and Mandarin Duck Marsh (known in Mongolian as Angjirtu). To the east lay Zhuerke Elesutu Spring. To the north lay Chi Spring. To the northeast lay Habierhan Spring.
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The Sunid tribe comprised two banners north of Zhangjiakou. Under the Han it formed the northern borderland of Shanggu and Dai commanderies. Under the Later Han it was Wuhuan and Xianbei territory. Under the Sui and Tang it was held by the Turks. The Liao established Fuzhou here. The Jin retained it under the Western Capital Circuit. Under the Yuan it fell within Xinghe Circuit. Under the Ming the Sunid held this territory; they belonged to the Chakhar khanate. In the ninth year of Tiancong its jinong Saose and beile Tenggis presented themselves at court; Saose was later enfeoffed as junwang and placed in charge of the Right Wing, and Tenggis's younger brother Tengjitai as junwang over the Left Wing, both with inheritable titles. It bordered the Abag Right Wing to the east, the Four Sons tribe to the west, the Chahar Plain Blue Banner pasture office to the south, and the Hanhai to the north. It measured 406 li from east to west and 580 li from north to south. Its tribute route ran through Zhangjiakou. The Sunid Right Wing zasak was stationed at Samin Xile Mountain, 550 li north of Zhangjiakou. It lay 960 li southeast of the capital. Its grazing lands lay north of the Hanhai. To the east it bordered E'ersuhuo Jier; to the south, Wuke'er Qilao; to the west, Temoge Tu; and to the north, Jiluge. It measured 246 li from east to west and 280 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°02′ north. It lay 2°01′ west of the capital. Its mountains: to the south lay Bu'erseke Mountain, Fu Mountain (known in Mongolian as Keshike), and He'erhe Mountain. To the southwest lay Wuke'er Zhuerke Mountain and E'erchuoke Mountain. To the west lay Delin Mountain. To the northeast lay Balun Ming'an Tuoluo Sea Mountain and Weinan Mountain (known in Mongolian as Zhala). To the southeast lay Nulun Slope. Its waters: to the southwest, the Changshui — known in Mongolian as Wurtu — rises from He'erhe Mountain. To the southeast lay Zhanmutu Salt Marsh. To the south lay Xilabulu Marsh and Gun Marsh. The telegraph bureau stood 70 li northeast of the West Sunid princely residence. The Sunid Left Wing zasak was stationed at Helin Tucha Botai Gang, 570 li north of Zhangjiakou. It lay 980 li southeast of the capital. Its pastures straddled the Gurban Usk River. To the east it bordered Kukule Mountain; to the south, Chahan Chi; to the west, Seke'er Mountain; and to the north, A'ergali Mountain. It measured 160 li from east to west and 300 li from north to south. Its latitude was 43°03′ north. It lay 1°02′ east of the capital. Its mountains: to the southeast lay Bayan Tek Mountain, also known as Ram Mountain. To the northwest lay Ka'erhe and Shaoshan. To the north lay Bozhui Tuoluo Sea Mountain and Bayin Tuoluo Sea Mountain, also known as Xianggu Mountain. Its waters: to the southeast, the Nukehei River — also called Tu Garden River — enters from Chahar Plain Blue Banner, passes north of Fushan, and flows into Hu'er Marsh. To the west lay Gurban Matan Marsh. To the southeast lay Hu'er Marsh. To the southwest lay Heishan Marsh. The banners above were united in the Xilingol league. The league seat lay within the territory shared by the Abag Left Wing and Abagal Left Wing banners.
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The Four Sons tribe comprised one banner; the zasak was stationed at Wulan E'erji Slope, 550 li northwest of Zhangjiakou. It lay 960 li southeast of the capital. Under the Han it formed the northern borderland of Yanmen and Dingxiang commanderies. Under the Jin it was Tuoba clan territory. Under the Tang it fell within Zhenwu Army territory. Under the Liao it was Fengzhou, part of the Western Capital Circuit. Under the Jin it fell under the Western Capital Circuit. Under the Yuan it fell under Datong Circuit. Under the Ming Alu Khalkha held this territory, apportioned it among the Four Sons, and the tribe took the name Four Sons. In the eighth year of Tiancong, Beile Emu came to court; later his service was rewarded with enfeoffment as a prince of the second rank, the title passing in inheritance. Its pastures centered on Xilachahan Lake, which the Xilamuren River backs up. To the northeast it bordered Sunid; to the west, Guihua Tumed; and to the south, Bordered Red Banner Chahar. It measured 235 li from east to west and 240 li from north to south. Its latitude was 42°41′ north. It lay 4°22′ west of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Zhangjiakou. Its mountains: to the east lay Bojisuoke Mountain. To the southeast lay the Yin Mountains. To the south lay Baier Bailang Mountain, also known as New Bride Mountain and Ordos Mountain. To the southwest lay Nazhaihai Mountain and Alu Sumen Peak. To the northwest lay Lone Ox Mountain (known in Mongolian as Uke'ertu Lu). To the northeast lay Yang Mountain (known in Mongolian as Beilan). To the west lay Fuyu (known in Mongolian as Bayan Epo Su). To the northwest: the Yellow Water River — known in Mongolian as Xilamuren — enters from Khalkha Right Wing territory, flows northeast, and leaves the border at Kulun. To the west lay Xiba'ertai Spring and Yasunhabaijier Spring. To the south lay Ga'erhatu Spring. To the southwest lay Deben Springs and Qingjian Spring (known in Mongolian as Boluohujier). To the northwest lay White Stone Spring (known in Mongolian as Chahan Qilao).
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The Maoming'an tribe comprised one banner; the zasak was stationed at Cheteseli, 800 li northwest of Zhangjiakou. It lay 2,240 li southeast of the capital. Under the Han it formed Wuyuan Commandery. Under the Northern Wei it lay within Huai Shuo Garrison territory. Under the Tang it fell within Zhenwu Army territory. Under the Liao it was Dongsheng Prefecture, part of the Western Capital Circuit. Under the Jin the arrangement continued unchanged. Under the Yuan it fell under Datong Circuit. In early Ming times guards were posted here; the Mongols then held the land and called it Maoming'an. In the eighth year of Tiancong the entire tribe submitted. In the third year of Kangxi, Senge was appointed hereditary first-rank taiji in charge of the banner. Its pastures straddled the headwaters of the Aibuh River. To the east it bordered Khalkha; to the west, Urad; to the south, Guihua Tumed; and to the north, the Hanhai. It measured 100 li from east to west and 190 li from north to south. Its latitude was 41°15′ north. It lay 6°09′ west of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Zhangjiakou. Its mountains: to the east lay Ike Hadatu Mountain. To the southeast lay Heyue'er Baierke Mountain and Chahan Ebo Mountain. To the southwest lay Halahaitu Mountain and Guan Mountain. To the west lay Ram Mountain (known in Mongolian as Karatek). To the northwest lay Qiqi'erha Chahan Qilao Mountain. To the northeast lay Gurban Khara Mountain and Guoyuehui Chahan Qilao Mountain. To the south: the Kundulun River rises on Heyue'er Baierke Mountain, flows west past Guan Mountain, and enters Urad territory. To the northeast: the Bulu'ertuohai River rises on Ike Hadatu Mountain, flows north, and joins the Aibih River. The Aibih River rises on Kele Peak, flows east past Gurban Khara Mountain, and enters Khalkha territory. To the south: Baixingtu Spring rises on Halahaitu Mountain, flows southwest, and joins the Kundulun River.
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The Urad tribe comprised three banners; all three zasaks were jointly stationed at Hadama'er, 360 li west of Guihua City. It lay 1,520 li southeast of the capital. Under the Han it formed Wuyuan Commandery. Under the Northern Wei it lay within Huai Shuo Garrison. Under the Tang it fell within the Middle Western Surrender City territory. Under the Liao Yunnei Prefecture was established, part of the Western Capital Circuit. Under the Jin the arrangement continued unchanged. Under the Yuan it formed part of Datong Circuit. Under the Ming the Oirat held this territory. In the seventh year of Tiancong, Oirat Taiji Eban Darhan came to court and brought the Tubae'erge and Saileng Yierdeng banners into allegiance. In the fifth year of Shunzhi, battlefield service was rewarded: Tubazhang headed the Middle Banner, Emubu's son Eban the Front Banner, and Selengzi Bakubahai the Rear Banner; all three were enfeoffed as barons of the first rank, appointed zasak, and granted hereditary titles. The Front, Middle, and Rear banners pastured together on the Hetao's north bank, south of Gazha'er Mountain. To the east it bordered Maoming'an; to the south, Ordos Left Wing Front Banner; to the west, Ordos Right Wing Rear Banner; and to the north, Khalkha Right Wing. It measured 215 li from east to west and 300 li from north to south. Its latitude was 40°52′ north. It lay 6°30′ west of the capital. Its tribute route ran through Shahu Pass. Its mountains: to the east lay Kundulun Mountain, also known as Juyan Mountain and Lang Mountain (in Mongolian, Chuonong Tuoluo Sea Mountain). To the west lay Muna Mountain. To the north lay Hetao Mountain and Snow Mountain (known in Mongolian as Chasu Tai). To the northeast lay Aoxixi Mountain and White Stone Mountain (known in Mongolian as Chahan Qilao Tu). To the northwest lay Great Green Mountain (Mongolian Mokhara) and Wulan Baixing Mountain, also known as Chicheng Mountain. To the southwest lay Xile Mountain, also known as Bed Mountain. To the southeast lay Mohuitu Slope. To the south: the Yellow River enters from Ordos's northwest border, flows east along the banner's southern edge, then bends southeast into Guihua Tumed territory. To the northwest: the Liu River — known in Mongolian as Bu'erhatu — rises on the flatlands east of Yang Mountain, flows southwest, joins Ao Spring, and enters the Yellow River. The Haliutu River rises north of Xile Mountain, flows south to join the Xile River, passes Mashen Mountain, then bends southwest into the Yellow River. To the north: the East Haliutu River rises on Maiduo Mountain, flows southwest between the East and West De'er ranges and north of Baixingtu, becomes the Xihan River, and enters the Yellow River to the southwest. The Wurtu River rises on Snow Mountain and flows southwest into the Yellow River. The Weishan River rises on Weishan Mountain, flows southwest, and joins the Hei River. The Hei River — known in Mongolian as Karamuren — enters from Maoming'an territory, flows southwest past Weishan Mountain, and enters the Yellow River. The Qiqi'erhana River enters from Maoming'an, flows southwest past White Stone Mountain, and likewise joins the Hei River. The Su'erzhe River rises on Snow Mountain, flows west, and joins the Shete River. The Shete River rises on Aoxixi Mountain, flows west past Great Green Mountain, and enters the Yellow River. To the east lay the Kundulun River; the Wuda River to the southeast follows its course.
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The Khalkha Right Wing tribe comprised one banner; the zasak was stationed on the Ta'erhun River, 710 li northwest of Zhangjiakou. It lay 1,130 li southeast of the capital. Under the Han it formed the northern borderland of Dingxiang and Yunzhong commanderies. Under the Tang it fell within Zhenwu Army territory. Under the Liao it was Fengzhou, part of the Western Capital Circuit. Under the Jin the arrangement continued unchanged. Under the Yuan it fell under Datong Circuit. Under the Ming the Khalkha held this territory; the taiji Bentar, a kinsman of the Khalkha Tushetu Khan, held the title of taiji in succession. During the Shunzhi reign, after a breach with the Tushetu Khan, he submitted to the Qing and was enfeoffed as a prince of the first rank in charge of the right wing. Its pastures lay at the confluence of the Aibuh and Ta'erhun rivers. To the east it bordered the Four Sons tribe; to the west, Maoming'an; to the south, Guihua City; and to the north, the Hanhai. It measured 120 li from east to west and 130 li from north to south. Its latitude was 41°44′ north. It lay 5°55′ west of the capital. Its tribute route passed through Zhangjiakou. Its mountains: to the east lay Baiyin Tuoluo Sea Mountain and Xishen Mountain. To the southwest lay Hadatu Mountain and Ji Ridge (known in Mongolian as Maode'er). To the north lay White Cloud Mountain (known in Mongolian as Chahan Hosho). To the northeast lay Chahan Ebo Mountain and Molitu Ebo Ridge. To the southeast lay Wulan Ebo Mountain and Wenggong Ebo Ridge. To the west lay Xibartu Ebo Ridge. To the southeast: the Yellow Water River enters from Guihua Tumed territory, runs past Wenggong Ebo Ridge, flows northeast, and enters Four Sons territory. To the northwest: the Aibih River enters from Maoming'an, flows east between White Cloud Mountain and Khara Ebo Ridge, and exits at the karun frontier. The banners above were united in the Ulanqab league. The league seat lay in Four Sons territory, 120 li south of Guihua City. This was the Wulan Chabai Mountain referred to above.
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Ordos originally comprised six banners; when a seventh was added, the league comprised seven banners within the Hetao, 285 li west of Suiyuan. It lay 1,100 li southeast of the capital. Under the Qin it was Xin Qinzhong. Under the Han it formed Shuofang Commandery. Under the Jin it passed among the Former and Later Zhao, Former and Later Qin, and Helian Xia. Under the Northern Wei it formed the northern frontier of Xiazhou. The Sui placed Shengzhou in the east and Fengzhou in the west, later redesignating them as the commanderies of Yulin and Wuyuan. Under the Tang prefectures were established, then converted again to commanderies. Under the Five Dynasties, Song, and Jin it belonged to Western Xia. Under the Yuan the circuits of Western Xia and Zhongxing were established. When these were later abolished, the eastern lands fell under Dongsheng and Yunnei prefectures and the circuits of Yan'an and Ningxia. In early Ming times Dongsheng and related prefectures were established, with garrison farms for cultivation and pasture. During the Jiajing reign the Taoxi Jina tribe broke in and settled here—hence the name Ordos. In the ninth year of Tiancong, Erenchen submitted and was granted the title of jinong. In the sixth year of Shunzhi, differential enfeoffments were made as princes of varying rank; all seven banners were granted zasak and formed a separate league at Ike Zhao. To the east it bordered Guihua Tumed; to the west, Khalkha; to the south, the Shaanxi Great Wall; and to the north, Urad. The Yellow River bounds it on the east, west, and north, stretching more than 2,000 li from Piantou Pass in Shanxi to Ningxia Street in Shaanxi. Its tribute route passed through Shahu Pass. This route was abolished in the first year of the Qianlong reign. Ordos Left Wing Middle Banner lay near the center of the east. The zasak was stationed at Aoxixi Peak, 160 li west of Zhalagu, on what had been Sui and Tang Shengzhou. Its pastures included Namaidai Lake, where the Kashila River leaves the banner boundary and flows northeast to pool. It extended east to Gune'erji Temple, bordering the Left Wing Front Banner; south to the Shenmu county frontier; west to Chahan Erji, bordering the Right Wing Front Banner; and north to Kalai Spring, bordering the Right Wing Rear Banner. It measured 115 li from east to west and 320 li from north to south. Its latitude was 39°30′ north. It lay 7° west of the capital. Its waters: to the east, the Zi River (known in Mongolian as Wulan Muren) rises on the open ground west of Taishi Slope and flows southwest into the Shaanxi borderlands. To the east, the Gune'erji River rises on the open ground south of Gune'erji Slope, flows southwest, and joins the Hachu'er River. The Hachu'er River rises on the open ground west of Kachu'er Slope, flows southwest, joins the Zi River, enters Shenmu, and becomes the Quye River. Ordos Left Wing Front Banner lay in the southeast within the Hetao. The ancient Yulin frontier defense. The zasak was stationed at Zhalagu, 145 li west of Hutan Heshuo. Under the Ming it was Yulin Left Guard territory. Its pastures lay west of Pianguan. It leaned on the Yellow River to the left; to the east it bordered Hutan Heshuo; to the south, Qingshui River; to the west, the Left Wing Middle Banner; and to the north, the Left Wing Rear Banner. It measured 245 li from east to west and 210 li from north to south. Its latitude was 39°40′ north. It lay 5°40′ west of the capital. To the southeast: Heyue'er Khara Tuoluo Sea Mountain, also known as Jia Mountain and Black Mountain (known in Mongolian as Khara Hosho). To the north lay Bahande Stone Peak. To the northwest lay Deshi Peak. To the northeast: the Kundui River rises on open ground and flows southeast into the Yellow River. To the southeast: the Little Kundui River likewise flows southeast into the Yellow River. To the east: the Bulin River rises at Chamu; the Ta'erqi'er River rises at Gakechamaodun; the Hadai River rises on the open ground south of He'erbojin Slope—all flow southeast into the Yellow River. The Qin River (known in Mongolian as Ikexilao'erjitai) rises on the open ground east of Du'erbotai Slope, flows south into the frontier, and becomes the Qingshui River of Fugu County in Shaanxi. The Little Qin River rises on the open ground south of Delesutai Slope; the Ke'chou River rises on the open ground east of Gakechamaodun; the Nanxi River rises at Ke'erkou—all flow east into the Qin River. To the southwest: the Zhang River (known in Mongolian as Xi'erha) rises at Changle Fort, joins the Hulu Sea, and flows south into Hongshi Gorge. Ordos Left Wing Rear Banner lay in the northeast within the Hetao. The zasak was stationed at Barhaxun Lake, 140 li west of the Yellow River's Maodai Ford. Under the Sui and Tang it was the seat of Shengzhou and Yulin Commandery. Its pastures lay south of Wuyuan Subprefecture in Shanxi and west of Salaqi Subprefecture. To the east it bordered Salaqi; to the south, the Left Wing Front Banner; to the west, the Left Wing Middle Banner; and to the north, Urad. It measured 280 li from east to west and 150 li from north to south. Its latitude was 40°40′ north. It lay 8° west of the capital. To the southeast lay Tuinuoke Tuoluo Sea Mountain; in Shanxi it is known as Baitu Tuoluo Sea Mountain. To the south lay Ike Wenggong Ridge and Bahan Wenggong Ridge. To the southeast lay Chahan Tuoluo Sea Ridge. To the northwest: the Chegen Muren River rises in Sa'erqila territory and flows east into the Yellow River. The Wurbaqi River rises on open ground; the Hei River (known in Mongolian as Iketurgen) rises in Huhumaodun territory; To the west: the Tumao River (known in Mongolian as Taolai Kundui) rises at Aochaidamu; the Liu River (known in Mongolian as Bu'erhasutai) rises on Chahan Tuoluo Sea Ridge; the Kalai River rises at Zhu'erhan Huduke; the Xidulahu River rises at Wulie Spring; the Dongkantai River rises at Bumuba Spring—all flow north into the Yellow River. Ordos Right Wing Middle Banner lay due west, near the south. The zasak was stationed at Xilaboliduo Lake, 260 li southwest of E'erjihu Lake. Under the Han it formed the southern borderland of Shuofang Commandery. Its pastures lay northeast of Ningxia at Tengger Lake. To the northeast it bordered the Right Wing Rear Banner throughout; to the south, the Right Wing Front Banner; and to the west, the Left Wing Rear Banner of Sain Noyan. It measured 320 li from east to west and 480 li from north to south. Its latitude was 39°40′ north. It lay 9° west of the capital. To the south lay Suhai Alu Mountain and Hetongtu Mountain. To the west lay Se'erteng Mountain. To the northwest lay Yellow Grass Mountain (known in Mongolian as Kule'erqi), Elan Khara Tuoluo Sea Mountain, and Se'erbeng Khara Mountain. To the southwest: the Kuge'erhei River rises at Kuge'erhei Spring, flows south into the frontier, then bends west beyond the border and enters the Yellow River. To the northwest: the Iketuosu River rises in Buhai Zhala'ke territory, flows west, and joins the Yellow River. To the west: the Bahantuosu River rises at Bahui Spring, flows northwest, joins the Yiketuosu River, and enters the Yellow River. Ordos Right Wing Front Banner lay in the southwest within the Hetao. The zasak resided at Bahannuo'er, ninety li west of Ao Xi Xi Peak. Under the Sui and Tang it formed the territory of Xia and Sheng prefectures. Its pasturelands lay at the Great Salt Marsh northwest of Huaiyuan in Shaanxi. It bordered the Left Wing Middle Banner to the east, Huaiyuan to the south, the Right Wing Middle Banner to the west, and the Right Wing Rear Banner to the north. It measured 180 li from east to west and 270 li from north to south. Its latitude was 38°20′ north. It lay 9° west of the capital. Its mountains: to the south lay Enduo'erbai Mountain and Yanling Mountain, also known as Brocade Screen Mountain. To the southeast lay Zongcai Mountain, known in Mongolian as Modotu. To the southwest lay Bayan Mountain. To the southeast: the Shangshao'er River rises at Gunbulidu and flows south into the border defenses. To the south: the Xibo'er River rises at Mangkatughurghu, flows south to join the Xikechou River and cross the border, becoming the Yuxi of Yulin. The Arsai River rises on the open ground south of Enduo'erbai Mountain, flows southwest, and joins the Xibo'er River. To the southwest: the Jin River, known in Mongolian as Xila Usu, rises at Mohulahu, flows south to join the Haliutu River, then turns southeast; the Xi and Jin rivers unite, cross the Yulin border, reach Boluo Camp, join the Etu Hun flowing in from the west, and become the Wuding River. The Xi River, known in Mongolian as the Nalin River, rises at Tuoli Spring, flows south, and likewise joins the Haliutu River. The Shiyaochuan River, known in Mongolian as the Etu Hun, rises on the open ground north of Hetongtu Mountain, flows southeast gathering several lesser streams, enters the Huaiyuan border as the Huanghudou River, then turns northeast to Boluo Camp, joins the Haiketu River, and becomes the Wuding River. To the east lay Temetu Chaghan Lake, also called the Great Salt Marsh. To the southwest lay Wuleng Lake, also known as the Red Salt Lake. To the south lay Long Salt Lake, known in Mongolian as Dabusutu. Ordos Right Wing Rear Banner, in the northwestern interior of the bend. The zasak was stationed on the Erjihunuo'er River, 170 li west of Barhasun Lake. Under the Sui and Tang it was the administrative seat of Feng Prefecture and Jiuyuan Commandery. Its pasturelands lay west of Wuyuan Subprefecture in Shanxi and northeast of Ningxia in Gansu. It rested on the Yellow River to the west; it bordered the Left Wing Rear Banner to the east, the Left Wing Middle Banner to the south, and the Right Wing Middle Banner to the west. To the north it bordered Urad territory. It measured 180 li from east to west and 160 li from north to south. Its latitude was 40°40′ north. It lay 8° west of the capital. To the west lay Mayin Mountain, known in Mongolian as Akta Hashao. To the southeast lay Wulie Ebo Tuoluohai Ridge. To the southwest lay Darbahan Ridge. To the west: the Chisha River, known in Mongolian as Ulan, rises at Chisha Spring, flows northeast, and empties into Guodi Lake. To the southwest: the Huangshui River, known in Mongolian as Xila Muren, rises on the open ground north of Mayin Mountain, flows northeast, and empties into Gu'erban Lake. Guodi Lake has a circumference of over twenty li and yields salt. The Tu River and Chisha River both drain into it; locally it is known as Kala Mangnai. In Shunzhi 6 the Ordos Right Wing Front Subordinate Banner was granted a taiji of the second rank. In Kangxi 14 it was promoted to the first rank. In Qianlong 1, because the clan had grown numerous, an additional banner was created; a zasak was appointed with hereditary succession to govern the Right Wing Front Subordinate Banner, which pastured alongside the Right Wing Front Banner. The zasak's residence lay 720 li from Suiyuan city. Inner Mongolia had five post-road routes: Xifengkou, Gubeikou, Dushikou, Zhangjiakou, and Shahu Pass. One route ran from Xifengkou to Jasagt, a distance of over 1,600 li, with sixteen relay stations. One route ran from Gubeikou to Ujimchin, a distance of over 900 li, with nine relay stations. One route ran from Dushikou to Khuuchid, a distance of over 600 li, with six relay stations. One route ran from Zhangjiakou to the Four Sons tribe, a distance of over 500 li, with five relay stations. One route ran from Shahu Pass to Urad territory, a distance of over 900 li, with nine relay stations. From Guihua city to Ordos was a distance of over 800 li with eight relay stations, still counted as part of the Shahu Pass route. Each relay station was sited where the springs were especially good. The above constituted a separate league at Ike Juu, ranked alongside the five leagues described earlier among the Inner Zasak.
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