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Volume 521 Biographies 308: Frontier Dependencies 4: Ka Er Ka Tu Xie Tu Han Bu, Ka Er Ka Che Chen Han Bu, Ka Er Ka Sai Yin Nuo Yan Bu, Ka Er Ka Zha Sa Ke Tu Han Bu

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The Tüshiyetu Khan banner—designated the Khalkha rear route—lies more than 2,800 li from the capital. It is bounded on the east by the Kent Mountains, on the west by the Ongi River, on the south by the Gobi Desert, and on the north by the Tchu River.
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Dayan Sechen Khan, an eleventh-generation descendant of Genghis Khan, ranged with his herds north of the Gobi along the Khangai Mountains. He had eleven sons; the youngest was Geresenje Zasaqer Khung-taiji. His elder brothers Tümen Borot, Bars Borot, Alt Borot, Eje Borot, and others migrated from south of the Gobi toward the borderlands and became the founding ancestors of the nine inner-jasagh groups—Aohan, Naiman, Baarin, Jarud, Keshiketeng, Ujumchin, Khoit, Sunid, and Ordos—each treated at length in its own biography. Only his own people kept the name Khalkha and stayed on the ancestral pastures; he split a following of more than ten thousand into seven banners for seven sons, organizing them into left and right wings. The left wing was held by his third son Nonoqo and his fifth son Emündürel. Nonoqo took the title Wei Zheng Noyan. He had five sons; the eldest, Abadai, was known as Ochir Sayin Khan. The second son, Abuq, styled Mergen Noyan, shifted his herds to the Tula River country; the twenty jasaghs of today's Tüshiyetu Khan banner all descend from him. Abadai's two sons were Sibugtai, styled Erketü Khung-taiji, who founded the four banners of Jasagh Beile Sibutui Khatan Batur, Fuguo Gong Bahai, Taiji Chelengjab, and Qingdorji; and the younger, Ereke, styled Mergen Khan, who founded the ten banners headed by Tüshiyetu Khan Caqur Dorji, Jasagh Junwang Galdan Dorji, Beile Sidishi, Chemchük Namjil, Fuguo Gong Chelengbal, Sandak Dorji, Taiji Balang, Banzur Dorji, Chenbil Dorji, and Pünsükrabtan. Abuq had three sons. The eldest, Angqai, inherited the title Mergen Noyan and was forebear of the five banners of Jasagh Junwang Gülüshi, Taiji Cheleng, Kaimuchuk, Chengunjab, and Sundub; the second, Laquri, styled Dalai Noyan, founded the lone banner of Jasagh Taiji Lital; and the third, Tümenken, took the title Qundelen Noyan. Khalkha had no khan title until Abadai traveled to Tibet to visit the Dalai Lama and returned with the scriptures; the people then accepted his leadership and he was called khan. His son Ereke succeeded him as Mergen Khan. Ereke had three sons. The eldest, Günbo, was the first to bear the title Tüshiyetu Khan; he and his kinsmen Sechen Khan Sholoi and Jasaghtu Khan Subadai were known together as the 'Three Khans.'
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In the second year of Chongde (1637), Günbo and Sholoi wrote to open friendly relations. The next year they sent tribute of camels, horses, sable, eagle feathers, and Russian muskets. The court required the three Khalkha khans to present one white camel and eight white horses each year—the 'Nine Whites' tribute—which thereafter became fixed custom.
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In the third year of Shunzhi (1646), Sunid chief Tenggis rebelled and fled. Prince Dorgon pursued him to Zhaqibulaq. Günbo sent Laquri with twenty thousand men to aid Tenggis, but the Qing army routed them; they abandoned over a thousand camels and horses and fled toward Erke. Chughur, a kinsman of Günbo, again raided Baarin for people and livestock, and the court sent orders of reprimand. When Erdene Toyin of his banner arrived with horse tribute, he was sent back with orders for the khans to capture Tenggis and return all plunder to Baarin. In the fifth year (1648) Tenggis submitted. Günbo and the others petitioned for pardon, and the court ordered each to send sons and younger kinsmen to the capital; they refused. In the eighth year (1651), having failed to return Baarin's people and herds, they offered only ten camels and a hundred horses by way of apology, and received a stern rebuke. In the tenth year (1653) Vice-President Biliketu was sent to investigate Baarin's losses; Günbo and his allies withheld victims and property and would not make full restitution. Meanwhile Laquri's son Taiji Muta'er defected with his people, was enfeoffed as Jasagh Qinwang, and was settled outside Zhangjiakou on the Talu Hun River. Günbo's party falsely claimed that all of Baarin's people and herds were with Muta'er and should be recovered from him, and asked that Muta'er be sent back. The court replied: 'You disobeyed orders to send kinsmen to court, failed to deliver this year's Nine Whites tribute, and have not fully compensated Baarin. After these three offenses you ask us to return men who have come over to us—what logic is that? Send your sons and younger kinsmen to court at once and make full restitution to Baarin, and I will not send Muta'er back either. Choose for yourselves!' That autumn they sent envoys with belated Nine Whites tribute to Zhangjiakou, but the court refused to accept it. In the summer of the twelfth year (1655), Tüshiyetu Khan Caqur Dorji succeeded his father Günbo as leader of the left wing. With kinsmen Mergen Noyan, Dalai Noyan, Danjin Lama, and others, he petitioned to send sons and younger relatives to court. The court replied: 'You have obeyed and submitted; I will not hold the past against you. Whatever Baarin is still owed in people and livestock is entirely forgiven. From now on, send back any fugitives who reach you at once.' That winter they again asked to swear alliance; the request was granted and the oath was administered at the Court of the Imperial Clan. That year eight Khalkha jasaghs were set up, still organized in left and right wings; the Tüshiyetu Khan and Mergen Noyan each received one left-wing jasagh to command. In the fifteenth year (1658) a minister was dispatched with robes and gifts.
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In Kangxi 23 (1684), when his banner feuded with the right-wing Jasaghtu Khan Chenggün, Aqitu Gelun was sent with the Dalai Lama's envoy to mediate. In Kangxi 26 (1687), Caqur Dorji and Sechen Khan Norbu petitioned to honor the emperor with a lofty title. He replied: 'Your loyalty is plain, but you should heed my purpose of treating all alike, without distinction between Chinese and frontier peoples. Hereafter live in harmony, do not raid one another, and enjoy lasting peace—that will comfort me more than any honorific title.'
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In Kangxi 27 (1688) the Oirat Galdan overran Khalkha. Caqur Dorji could not hold him off and came in with his clansman Gülüshi and their people. They were settled along the Sunid borders and fed from the Guihuacheng granary. In Kangxi 28 (1689) Inner Minister Fiyanggū was sent again with relief. The emperor told his ministers: 'I hear that some of the Tüshiyetu Khan's people have starved to death, and I am deeply troubled. Fiyanggū's livestock purchases will take time. Rush grain from the Zhangjiakou granary for a month's ration; livestock can follow afterward, and lives may be saved.' In Kangxi 29 (1690) the court surveyed poor households in the banner and sent them to Zhangjiakou for grain.
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In the spring of Kangxi 30 (1691), after Caqur Dorji's submission, Sechen Khan Ümek and Jasaghtu Khan Chenggün's son Tsewangjab followed, bringing all Khalkha under Qing rule. Titles and offices needed revision, and hundreds of thousands of refugees required regulation. The emperor would hold a grand review at Duolun Nu'er and ordered Caqur Dorji and the forty-nine inner jasaghs to assemble there in advance. Minister Ma Qi was sent to arrange the ceremonies: nine grades of rewards and seven rows of seating, with Caqur Dorji in the place of honor. In the fourth month the emperor arrived. Thirty-five Khalkha khans, jinong, noyan, and taiji were received in turn. He told them: 'Though you were brothers, you fought among yourselves, provoked war, and invited invasion until your whole people were scattered. Had I let the forty-nine inner jasaghs absorb your people then, your tribes would already have ceased to exist. My nature is to cherish life; I could not watch you perish. I gave you pasture, sent livestock and grain again and again, and have come in person to teach and reward you. At this assembly I see your gratitude, and I bestow favor so that you stand with the forty-nine banners as one people, without distinction between Chinese and frontier—understand my purpose.' They were then given new Qing titles in place of old jinong and noyan ranks; princes, beile, and taiji were enfeoffed at various levels, each made a jasagh and organized into zuoling. Caqur Dorji kept his khan title to lead the people, and from then on the unit was known as the Tüshiyetu Khan banner. In Kangxi 31 (1692) Khalkha was reorganized from two wings into three routes; the Tüshiyetu Khan banner became the northern route.
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In the fourth month of Kangxi 35 (1696), when the emperor marched against Galdan, the banner's jasaghs petitioned: 'Galdan ravaged us and scattered our people. By your majesty's power his crime will be punished; we ask to join the campaign.' They were told not all needed to march. In the fifth month, after the main army routed Galdan at Jao Modo and returned in triumph, they received lavish rewards. The next year Galdan died in flight, the northern frontier was pacified, and the banner was ordered back to the Tula River pastures. In Kangxi 40 (1701) livestock was granted for their upkeep. In Kangxi 54 (1715), when the Dzungar Tsewang Araptan stirred unrest among the Khalkha, Attendant Minister Qilide was sent with a large force to scout and guard the Tui River. The court debated farming at the Ergun and Tula to feed the army and asked Tüshiyetu Khan Wangjal Dorji to report arable land. He named more than ten sites near the Ergun and Tula—including Suhutu Qara Usu, Ming'ai Chaqan Ger, Kurqihu, the Zhabkan River, Chaqan Nuur, Bulaghan Pass, Ulan Gumu, and Erdeni Juu—and Duke Furdan was sent to choose skilled farmers for garrison colonies. That year troops from the banner were posted to garrison Altai. In Kangxi 60 (1721) Tüshiyetu Khan Wangjal Dorji was put in charge of affairs along the Russian border.
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In Yongzheng 2 (1724) the northern-route garrisons were shifted to Chaqan Nuur and Zhaqbai Dalik. In Yongzheng 3 (1725), with the creation of the Sayin Noyan banner, this unit was designated the Khalkha rear route. In Yongzheng 4 (1726), Wangjal Dorji and others, lacking suitable seed at Erdeni Juu, sent men to buy grain in Russia and asked for rations for the garrison farmers. The emperor told his ministers: 'When we first debated garrison farming, some said the Khalkha might not take to it willingly. I meant this for their long-term good—why would they refuse? They have now shown gratitude and loyalty as I hoped—commendable. Let the Court of Colonial Affairs decide their rewards.' Each soon received a merit record and gifts of silk in varying amounts, as ordered. In Yongzheng 5 (1727) Khüree and Kyakhta were designated as trading posts with Russia, and Russians were forbidden to cross the Tchu River except on market days. That year Sayin Noyan Qinwang Efu demarcated the border with Russia. In Yongzheng 9 (1731) troops were chosen to join the campaign against Galdan Tsering. In Yongzheng 13 (1735) the main army withdrew, but banner troops remained at the Ergun and Uliastai.
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In Qianlong 1 (1736) troops were again sent to the Ergun for autumn defense. In Qianlong 6 (1741) Assistant Minister Talmašan inspected the autumn garrison at Uktur Jerhalang. When the Jebzundamba Khutukhtu moved to Khüree, Tüshiyetu Khan Dundendorji was stationed there to protect him. In Qianlong 13 (1748) five hundred camels carried Guihuacheng grain to the Tamir camp, and Tüshiyetu Khan Yenpil Dorji was put in charge of the Russian border. In Qianlong 17 (1752) the Ergun garrison was reinforced. In Qianlong 19 (1754) the garrison was shifted to Erqai Qara Usu. The banner's Jasagh Qinwang Erenchen Dorji was made Western-route Assistant Minister. In Qianlong 20 (1755) they marched against Dawachi at Ili. The surrendered chief Amursana then plotted to hold Ili. The emperor saw through him and ordered him to the capital. Northern Pacification General Ban Di sent Erenchen Dorji from the Nichun camp to escort him. At the Ulonggol River, Amursana handed him the seal of Northern-route Left Vice Commander and, claiming he was going back to pack, fled down the Irtysh. The next day Erenchen Dorji pursued but failed to catch him. He was stripped of rank and sentenced to death, then granted suicide by imperial order. Doroi Beile Chebudeng, for failing to pursue the fugitive rebel Balang while garrisoning Kukeling, was demoted to beizi. Jasagh Fuguo Gong Ceden Sanbil was promoted for capturing Qinggunjab; Jasagh First-rank Taiji Dashiwangler for seizing the fugitive Khošut Nemeku; Jasagh First-rank Taiji Banzur Dorji for taking Amursana's banner standard and armor; and Jasagh First-rank Taiji Sandub Dorji for capturing Amursana's family and Banzur at Zhabkan and killing the rebel Gurban Khoja and his followers—all received promotions and rewards in varying measure.
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Earlier the Tüshiyetu Khan banner had been organized into thirty-seven zuoling banners. When the Sayin Noyan banner was set apart, twenty-one banners were detached and sixteen remained under the Tüshiyetu Khan banner. Four more banners were soon added. There were twenty jasaghs, leagued at Khan Alin, with one chief and deputy league head, one vice general, and one assistant minister. Titles totaled twenty-one: one Tüshiyetu Khan; one Jasagh Hoshoi Qinwang, promoted from beile; one First-rank Taiji with attached ducal rank; two Jasagh Doroi Junwang, one promoted from beile; two Jasagh Gushan Beizi, one demoted from junwang and one promoted from Jasagh Taiji; six Jasagh Fuguo Gong, three promoted from Jasagh Taiji; and eight Jasagh First-rank Taiji, one demoted from beizi.
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This banner had been foremost among the four Khalkha divisions. The Jebzundamba lived at Khüree within, while outside it bordered Russia and held the Kyakhta market—its strategic weight was exceptional, and it was regarded as the most powerful. In Qianlong 27 (1762) an administrative commissioner was posted at Khüree, north of Qihan Mountain in this banner, filled by a senior Manchu official; and one Mongol khan, prince, or jasagh was chosen as co-commissioner to manage affairs with him. In Qianlong 23 (1758), Hoshoi Qinwang Doroi Efu Sanjai Dorji was posted to Khüree to help manage affairs on the Russian frontier. In Qianlong 27 (1762), border trade was suspended. In Qianlong 29 (1764), Sanjai Dorji asked to add Kyakhta border posts and station troops for farming at Yibeng, Bulin Galtai, and elsewhere; the request was denied. In the sixth month of Qianlong 30 (1765), Ari Gün and Suolin were ordered to investigate illicit trade at Kyakhta; Sanjai Dorji was convicted of knowingly letting Mongols trade with Russian merchants and was stripped of his rank; Commissioner Chouda was executed for accepting bribes from unauthorized trade. In the tenth month, Jasagh Beizi Idamishib of the league was put in charge of the Russian border posts. In Qianlong 33 (1768), Khüree Commissioner Qing Gui reported that Russia had sent envoys asking to reopen trade; the request was approved. The ban on inland merchants marking up prices was reaffirmed. Sanjai Dorji was soon ordered back to his post.
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In Qianlong 42 (1777), rules were set for the Khüree commissioner to oversee the clerks and for all Han-Mongol contact cases to be reported and handled. In Qianlong 43 (1778), Sanjai Dorji reported that Russians were smuggling horses across the border and that the Russian officer Mayuer would not appear; trade was suspended and the Russian governor-general was notified at once; the emperor approved. In the seventh month, Sanjai Dorji was ordered to work with Commissioner Boqing'e to settle inland merchants' debts to Russian traders. In the eleventh month, Sanjai Dorji died; Tüshiyetu Khan Ceden Dorji was sent to Khüree to assist Boqing'e. In Qianlong 45 (1780), trade was reopened. In Qianlong 48 (1783), Ceden Dorji was removed as Khüree commissioner for privately issuing yellow-satin ula passes; Sayin Noyan Prince Lawang Dorji replaced him, while Sanjai Dorji's son Junwang Yunton Dorji continued as co-administrator; regulations governing ula service across the four Khalkha divisions were established. In the twelfth month, Yunton Dorji was ranked ahead of Commissioner Lepao. In Qianlong 49 (1784), Buryats subject to Russia robbed inland merchants bound for Uriankhai, paid compensation but refused to hand over the offenders, and repeated demands were sent to Russia. In the spring of Qianlong 50 (1785), Russia's evasive reply led to another suspension of trade at Kyakhta. Commissioner Songyun then set regulations for tobacco, tea, and cloth supplies needed by border Mongols.
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In the ninth month of Qianlong 51 (1786), it was ruled that the Tüshiyetu and Sechen divisions and the Sayin and Jasak divisions would each send one division annually to the imperial hunt: Tüshiyetu and Sechen tribesmen were assigned to the Khüree princely commissioner for drill, while Sayin and Jasak tribesmen remained under the Uliastai general. Each banner was to pick one man from khan down to gong rank and four taiji—two senior and two junior—ten skilled archers in all, for Mulan as before. In Qianlong 54 (1789), Russian Buryats wounded Qing border patrols; Songyun demanded that the Russian governor-general arrest and extradite the offenders. At that time the Torghut lama Samalin, recently back from Russia, claimed Russia was preparing to mobilize and pick a fight. The court ordered Songyun to send a formal inquiry. In Qianlong 55 (1790), several Gobi banners in this division were hit by famine; Jasagh Taiji Urjanjab used tax receipts and his own herds for relief and ordered wealthy taiji and soldiers to aid the poor. When this was reported, the emperor commended him. In Qianlong 56 (1791), Songyun reported that the Russian border officer had refuted the charge; Samalin was ordered executed and trade with Russia was allowed to resume. Songyun, incoming Commissioner Pufu, and assisting Beizi Sundub Dorji went to Kyakhta and told the Russian governor-general that future joint cases must be settled promptly, convicted thieves extradited to Kyakhta for punishment, merchants kept in check and debts cleared—a pact both sides pledged to uphold permanently.
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In the third month of Jiaqing 7 (1802), Tüshiyetu Khan Ceden Dorji and others furnished horses for the hunt and border patrol; the emperor praised them. In the eighth month, Tüshiyetu Khan and Sechen Khan affairs were required to be assembled at Khüree and handled jointly with the commissioner. Henceforth major matters of both divisions were reported solely by the Khüree commissioner. Yunton Dorji's request was approved: the Russian border pickets would be inspected once every ten years. In the eighth month of Jiaqing 8 (1803), Yunton Dorji's petition was granted: in the banners of Jasaghs Qiwan Dorji, Qibakjab, and others of the Tüshiyetu Khan division, and on lands of the Jebzundamba Khutuktu's followers, the ban on expelling farming settlers was lifted. New reclamation, new construction, and encroachment on pasture were forbidden thereafter, and prior tenants were required to pay rent by acreage. Men who married Mongol women—upon their death, wife and children passed to the local jasagh as bondsmen. Lands of the Khutuktu's followers were deemed his jurisdiction. Residents there were to receive individual passes; each year Yunton Dorji would send inspectors to compile registers for the Lifan Yuan; and league heads and jasaghs would be punished if unlicensed persons settled freely again. In Daoguang 23 (1843), Khüree sent Mongol and Russian personnel jointly to survey the frontier.
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In the third month of Daoguang 4 (1824), Khüree clerk Shang Antai failed to verify farming settlers at Yibeng and elsewhere, allowing squatting on pasture; Taiji Gunsulen, acting for Jasagh Cheling Dorji, reported expulsion but wrongly demolished licensed houses; he was dismissed and Yunton Dorji and others were censured. The ban on banners sheltering persons without passes was reaffirmed. In Daoguang 7 (1827), Yunton Dorji died; Lunbudorji became Khüree commissioner. In Daoguang 12 (1832), Dorji Labtan succeeded him. In Daoguang 15 (1835), Dorji Labtan proposed rules to recruit settlers for abandoned Khalkha land; the court refused. In the twelfth month, Delek Dorji was named Khüree assistant commissioner in training. In Daoguang 18 (1838), Dorji Labtan reported that picket overseer Jasagh Namjile Dorji had illegally swapped garrisons between Chir Khün and Mingji pickets; he was removed and disciplined. In Daoguang 19 (1839), the Jebzundamba was allowed to bathe at the Irüg River hot springs north of Khüree; Commissioner Fuying was ordered to escort him. In the fourth month, Dorji Labtan died; Delek Dorji replaced him as Khüree commissioner. In the sixth month of Daoguang 21 (1841), Russia's Senate informed the Lifan Yuan that, learning China banned opium, it had strictly ordered its people not to trade or smuggle it at the frontier. The Khüree commissioner was ordered to stop inland traders from smuggling opium at the border, to calm outer vassals and root out old abuses. In the ninth month of Daoguang 22 (1842), Delek Dorji was referred to the ministry for discipline over the Khüree merchant-squatting case.
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In Xianfeng 4 (1854), khans, princes, gong, and taiji of the Tüshiyetu Khan and Sechen Khan divisions offered military donations; gracious edicts declined. In Xianfeng 8 (1858), Russian envoys were allowed to go from Khüree via Zhangjiakou to Beijing. In Xianfeng 11 (1861), Delek Dorji was transferred out; Dorji Namkai became commissioner, and soon Sechen Khan Altashda replaced him. While Commissioner Seketong'e took musket-drill troops to Kyakhta, Dorji Namkai was told to manage Khüree affairs properly. In the fourth month, Seketong'e reported Russian merchants trying to trade at Khüree; a dispatch blocked them. In the sixth month, the Prince Minister of Foreign Affairs approved repairs to the Russian legation at Khüree. In the eleventh month, Seketong'e reported Russian merchants trading without permission in Mongol banners. An edict called for treaty compliance and persuasion, and referred the case to the Zongli Yamen to notify the Russian envoy to stop it. In the twelfth month, Kyakhta musket-drill troops were withdrawn.
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In Tongzhi 1 (1862), the articles of the Sino-Russian overland trade treaty were set. In Tongzhi 3 (1864), with Xinjiang in Muslim revolt, Mongol troops of the Tüshiyetu Khan and Sechen Khan divisions were sent to Ürümqi and elsewhere to help suppress it. In the third month of Tongzhi 4 (1865), after Tüshiyetu and Sechen troops had broken up and returned home, Wensheng and others were told not to send them back to camp. Because Tümen-league troops sent to aid Gucheng had stalled, Jasagh Darmasengge was severely punished. In Tongzhi 5 (1866), the four Khalkha leagues were ordered to organize contributions. In Tongzhi 6 (1867), 1,500 troops from both leagues were posted to garrison border pickets. In Tongzhi 8 (1869), the overland trade treaty was revised: border trade within a hundred li on either side was duty-free; Russian merchants could trade in administered Mongol areas under Qing rule without paying tax; in unadministered Mongol regions they would not be blocked if they wished to trade, but required passes from frontier officials.
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In the second month of Tongzhi 9 (1870), Muslim rebels fled east from Sayin Noyan left-wing right-banner Jasagh Abarmit's pastures and raided State Guardian Duke Baledar Dorji's left-wing rear banner in this division. Commissioner Zhang Tingyue memorialized: "Mongol lands are vast; herders camp where grass is best, with yurts often dozens of li apart. They have lived in peace for over a century and scarcely know war. Rebels know Mongols are soft targets and raid in bands of a hundred or more. We propose to move garrison Mongol troops and have league heads lead them southwest to join banner forces in suppression. Khüree's monasteries outrank every banner's; merchants throng there and the population is dense. Sangzhoteba and others have been sent to muster lamas and otok to defend the temples. Merchants were also ordered to form baojia militia for defense. In the sixth month, Zhang Tingyue reported assigning 900 Tüshiyetu-league troops to Jasagh Gong Naidang and others to guard Erdene Zuu. In the seventh month, Russian cavalry drilled at Khüree; Zhang Tingyue and others were ordered to investigate. Soon, with Uliastai in peril, Zhang Tingyue requested troops from both leagues for a joint campaign. In the twelfth month, they asked to return 200 Sayin and Jasak league troops aiding Khüree to their leagues and redeploy men to key passes.
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In the second month of Tongzhi 10 (1871), Muslim rebels reappeared along the Ezheni River, threatening Khüree. Zhang Tingyue urgently dispatched Darji's force northwest of Kharnidun to intercept them. In Tongzhi 11 (1872), Zhang Tingyue reported: "Rations for earlier Tüshiyetu and Sechen detachments were paid last year by league donations. After Urga fell, inland troops were sent to Khüree; both leagues and shabi were told to furnish 3,000 horses for Han cavalry and hire thousands of camels for relay stations. After last year's demobilization, garrison duty still required over 3,000 camels, levied across the banners. In the fourth month, rebels reached Junwang Lasu Lunbazar's left-wing middle banner, burned temples and offices, and pushed east toward Mohor, Gashun, and other stations. Zhang Tingyue sent Mongol officers Jaqiluq and Borqawazir to pursue and rout them at Shabak Usu in Urad middle banner. In the sixth month, Vice Commander Dugar reported that in April rebels had fled Tümen league Gong Baledar Dorji's pastures toward Shunxin. In May they reached Bartu Sogji on Junwang Lasu Lunbazar's pastures. Jirhong'e was sent with a column to cut across and trail the rebels. Meanwhile rebels fled west to Jasagh Darmasengge's left-wing middle-left banner, reaching Butra in Urad middle public banner. Jirhong'e and Borqawazir attacked together and won a decisive victory.
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In the eighth month, rebels again hit Gong Baledar Dorji's left-wing rear banner and drove toward the Ongi River. A separate band struck stations including Zherin, severing the Saier Usu northwest route. Zhang Tingyue reported Darji's Chahar detachment at Ulgan Khüshü on the Ongi River, pincering with Gong Qimot Dorji's and Borqawazir's two camps. On the twenty-first, Borqawazir beat the rebels at Chaqan Jirma near Zhabuchaqar station. On the twenty-sixth at dawn, Borqawazir marched by night, got ahead of the column threatening Khüree, and routed them at Ada Khachun Mountain, Eriyinhua. By midday and evening he won twice more, seized over a thousand camels and four hundred horses, and besieged the rebels at Bilü Temple for six days and nights. On the second of the ninth month, Darji camped northwest of Bilü Temple; rebels feigned surrender, Darji blocked Borqawazir's pursuit, and that night they escaped west with light horse. In the twelfth month, Zhang Tingyue reported that the rebels who had raided Urga and Khüree had all withdrawn to their old stronghold at Suzhou. That year the Xuanhua and Gubeikou contingents reached Khüree and took up positions at key points, providing adequate defense. Tüshiyetu and Sechen Khan league troops were to be cut by half, with the remainder rotating every six months to guard commissioner offices and temples; shabi soldiers were withdrawn.
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In the second month of Tongzhi 12 (1873), rebels again raided State Guardian Duke Baledar Dorji's left-wing rear banner and soon withdrew. In the third month, Zhang Tingyue memorialized: "Khüree business is heavy; assistant generals of the Tüshiyetu and Sechen Khan leagues should rotate yearly duty at Khüree awaiting orders, not travel to Urga." The memorial was referred to Jin Shun and others for joint consultation and reply. An edict pressed Shandong to deliver 100,000 taels of Khüree funds before the fifth month and rewarded Khüree merchant militia. Revised regulations for Khüree military logistics were established. In the ninth month of Tongzhi 13 (1874), Commissioner Altashda died and Namjildondob replaced him.
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In Guangxu 1 (1875), with Khüree's emergency lifted, the Gubeikou drill troops from Zhili were withdrawn. In the eleventh month of Guangxu 4 (1878), with bandits still active around Khüree and the Hara River, 250 Xuanhua drill troops from Zhili were posted there again. In the second month of Guangxu 5 (1879), on Mutushan's memorial, the Tüshiyetu Khan was ordered to return relay troops and camels withdrawn from Toribulag and Tugulik stations to their home posts. In the fifth month, Tüshiyetu Khan Nasan Choktu and others who had contributed silver were rewarded. In the first month of Guangxu 6 (1880), with the revised Ili treaty under negotiation, 2,000 Tüshiyetu and Sechen Khan troops were posted at Khüree with arms and tent allowances. In the twelfth month, Khüree garrison troops received monthly pay. In the second month of Guangxu 7 (1881), the Mongol garrison at Khüree was withdrawn. In the fourth month, with Khüree on a major Russian transit route, Xichang became commissioner and led a thousand new-style troops there. That year the Sino-Russian overland trade treaty was revised: Russian merchants in Mongolia could only use routes on the approved list. At border pickets they had to show bilingual Chinese-Russian passes with Mongol translations listing names, goods, packages, and livestock, presented on entry to China. Merchants crossing without passes could be detained by Chinese officials.
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In the fourth month of Guangxu 8 (1882), Xichang reported on Khüree's situation and border defense and proposed reforms. First: separate garrisons at Khüree and Kyakhta. Second: appoint a circuit intendant at Kyakhta to guard the frontier. Third: train local Khüree people for trial colonization. Fourth: post colonizing troops within Khüree's jurisdiction and adjacent provinces as appropriate. Referred to the ministries for deliberation and rejected. Soon Xichang impeached Tümen league chief Chörindorji, who was dismissed; the Lifan Yuan was told to consider canceling princes' rotating duty at Urga league assemblies. In the eighth month, Xichang reported that Khüree, bordering Russia, was Outer Mongolia's chief strategic chokepoint. With troops garrisoned there, supply lines on old relay routes were too long; shorter routes were urgently needed. The Urga general and Chahar commander were ordered to prepare a reply promptly.
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In the second month of Guangxu 9 (1883), Xichang reported relay delays, proposed fodder and camel support, and cited false disaster claims. Fengshen, Suiyuancheng general, was told to handle it properly per the original memorial. In the third month, Chahar Commander Jihe reported desertions from nine stations including Mukhor and Gasun; Xichang was ordered to make banners fulfill relay duty and forbid harassment of stations. In the eighth month, Jihe reported on famine relief and relay-station arrangements. Xichang again impeached Chörindorji for abusing power, rigging false disaster reports, blocking troop and camel movements, and delaying relay assignments. New commissioner Guixiang was ordered to investigate secretly and report. Russian power was rising and banner princes were growing disloyal. Xichang's proposals—officials, garrisons, colonization, relay reform—aimed to prevent trouble before it arose. The court favored reform in principle, yet none of his proposals was adopted; he eventually left ill and his troops were withdrawn. The 1911 revolution had its roots here, observers later lamented. In the ninth month, Xichang ordered undamaged Tüshiyetu Khan banners to assist relay stations temporarily. Soon Commissioner Namjildondob was dismissed and Tüshiyetu Khan Nasan Choktu replaced him.
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In the first month of Guangxu 10 (1884), four banners including Jasagh King Amagabazar's were hit hard; Guixiang was told to reduce corvée and Jebzundamba Khutukhtu received a plaque for relief donations. In Guangxu 12 (1886), Guixiang impeached Jebzundamba's shang zhuoteba Sonamdorji for scheming to provoke border trouble; he was dismissed. In the eighth month of Guangxu 16 (1890), Commissioner An De reported that Kyakhta gold mines could not attract Chinese merchants and foreign merchants must not be recruited; ministries were notified of the difficulties. In the twelfth month, Censor Lian reported Khüree shang zhuoteba Lama Dashdorji for deception, monopoly, and unauthorized levies; the Lifan Yuan took the case. In the seventh month of Guangxu 18 (1892), the Sino-Russian overland telegraph link was established. Jebzundamba's residence temple burned; images and sutras were destroyed. Princes of the four Khalkha leagues donated for rebuilding, but the shang zhuoteba borrowed from merchants and shabi assessments grew heavier. In the ninth month of Guangxu 20 (1894), An De cited Japan's crisis and public alarm, asked for troops at Khüree again, and Li Hongzhang was told to decide.
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In the sixth month of Guangxu 22 (1896), Commissioner Guibin reported: "Jebzundamba Khutukhtu's shabi are in severe distress, with too many refugees. The Khutukhtu is well-intentioned but chooses staff poorly, letting lamas collude with inland merchants and officials in fraud as if unaware. When expenses tightened, doubly harsh levies became unavoidable, leaving heavy debts and distress throughout. Inquiry showed khenpo lama Nomun Khan Baledun Chimbale is respected by clergy and laity; he should oversee cleanup; acting shang zhuoteba Batdorji was told to consult on all commercial affairs. First, shabi assessments for Guangxu 22 should follow pre-Guangxu 10 practice, apportioned fairly by livestock without extra levies and trimmed after verification. Recent added expenses must stay within apportioned amounts through economy to relieve the people's burden. Head merchants at the East Camp market should keep commissioners' birthday gifts unchanged and apply them yearly to Jebzundamba's merchant debts." The ministries were notified. Soon Kyakhta customary fees were fixed, converting private payments to public funds for Manchu and Mongol commissioners. In the seventh month, a memorial asked whether the Khüree commissioner and Jebzundamba Khutukhtu should meet as equals; it noted: "In official business they are harmonious; at meetings they often seem to consult as equals. In fact Jebzundamba had grown arrogant and was long at odds with the commissioner." In the eleventh month, Guibin reported: "Along the Hara River in northwest Tümen league banners, reclaimed land planted with grain had been forbidden from further expansion. Whenever the market zhangjing changed, the Khüree commissioner sent someone with jasaghs to inspect for illegal reclamation. At the scheduled inspection, Market Zhanjing Kuixian of the Lifan Yuan was dispatched; illicit fees totaling about 2,000 taels were submitted for approval. The two commissioners' fees should go to merchants for debt recovery; other items should follow precedent as officer subsidies."
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In the sixth month of Guangxu 23 (1897), Lianshun reported Jebzundamba and Commissioner Nasan Choktu were at odds and asked to dismiss the commissioner; the court agreed and warned against heeding the Khutukhtu alone in future. Beile Penchik Chörin of the Tümen middle banner became Khüree commissioner. Lianshun argued Guibin's debt-repayment plan—forty percent cash, amortized over years—helped Mongols but not merchants, who lost too much and stopped trading with shabi warehouses and otok. Warehouse otok had livestock but no market; trade languished and goods would not move. The Khutukhtu's temple work is long done; per Guibin's plan, harsh levies should stop and Mongols be given rest. Goods, silver, tea, and otok loan interest should follow old rules and be settled properly." He also reported: "Per Tümen league chief Mishig Dorji, banners report no civilians farming without limit passes. Merchants with limit passes from Khüree come and go promptly, or build storehouses; livestock do not breed there. Reclaiming settlers who build and raise livestock pay dozens to a hundred boxes of tea as land rent yearly. Seven merchants including Yuanshunming petitioned for reclaimed land, paying annual land-rent and pasture-depot tea. They asked return of tea paid as fines to former commissioner Guibin." The edict approved all requests. Land-inspection illicit fees were made public and the market zhangjing's inspection duty was abolished.
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In Guangxu 24 (1898), Zhaoxin stock subscriptions were promoted. Lianshun reported Tüshiyetu Khan, Sechen Khan, and Jebzundamba princes willing to contribute 200,000 taels of market silver. In the fifth month, league princes and Jebzundamba's shabi and lamas declined Zhaoxin stock; warm edicts praised them but ordered rewards anyway. For the Khüree-Kyakhta telegraph, the Lifan Yuan reported harvesting timber from Tümen league official mountains.
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Previously, inland settlers from northwest banners to Kyakhta panned gold under the guise of land reclamation; Russians also mined secretly across the border; bans were paper only. Lianshun then reported: "In the two leagues northeast of Khüree, about 340 li from the Or and Hara rivers to the Eneng River, there are three gold mines. In the northwest nine-station area, about 530 li from the Sele to the Yilu River, two mines span 200 li with rich deposits; Yilu River gold is finest. Because it comes from deep riverbeds, manual panning yields little. Western machinery to pump water and hired labor are needed for real profit. He proposed raising capital, hiring engineers, importing machinery, and opening mines at suitable sites. Operations should begin together with a central headquarters at a strategic midpoint. Total cost was estimated at about three million taels." Russian customs officer Koledeleikusi said Russians would buy shares when China opened Mongol mines and could recruit investors under Chinese rules. Any Russians employed must obey Chinese officials and follow overall planning. The five mines including the Or River should be opened by Chinese merchant investment, with Russian shares permitted, under a specially appointed supervisor. Referred to the Zongli Yamen and the mining minister for deliberation. Soon Lianshun was ordered to supervise the Or River and other Mongol mines.
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That year Li Hongzhang reported on the newly concluded Sino-Russian treaty. Russia was permitted to trade throughout Chinese Mongolia, administered or not, tax-free as before. Goods could be bought for cash or bartered as before. Russians were also permitted to settle debts with goods. A consul was posted at Khüree; Kobdo and Urga would add consulates when trade grew.
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In the tenth month of Guangxu 25, a memorial proposed joint-stock mining by both leagues; chiefs were urged to see mining as frontier defense and a livelihood for Mongols. Tümen league chief Mishig Dorji was dismissed for obstructing mining, per Lianshun's impeachment. In the eleventh month, Lobsang Dash was punished for insulting Jebzundamba to his face, profaning the Yellow Sect. The Lifan Yuan reported Mongol princes asking to stop mining; Kungang and Yude were sent to investigate and Lianshun told to defer Khüree mining. In the twelfth month, the Khüree-Kyakhta telegraph line was completed. In Guangxu 26, Kungang reported mining halted; Lianshun was referred for discipline. When the Boxer crisis broke out, Commissioner Fengsheng'a and others were ordered to prepare the border.
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In the third month of Guangxu 27, Fengsheng'a and Penchik Chörin reported Beile Dongdob and others offering salary and horses while the court was at Xi'an; Jebzundamba offered a thousand horses; all were accepted. In the sixth month, Fengsheng'a reported: "Last year's Boxer crisis sparked war; merchants at Khüree and Kyakhta fled in fear. We met repeatedly with Russian consul Shishmalev at Khüree; all kept treaties and preserved relations. Though Russian troops guarded the city, they protected merchants and Mongols without disturbance; we request the Order of the Double Dragon." Approved.
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In the second month of Guangxu 29, for border defense, Jasagh Dundobdorji received double-peacock plumes, Jasagh King Anang Dawachir the purple bridle, and others graded rewards including Qianqing Gate access for Dakdan Dorji. In the intercalary fifth month, Tümen princes and Jebzundamba contributed silver for Zhengyang Gate repairs; rewards were approved. Fengsheng'a replied that Outer Mongolia differed from inland frontiers and uniform provincial rule would face many obstacles. Edict: "So be it." The ministries were notified. In the ninth month, Urga General Lianshun reported reopening gold mines in both leagues with detailed regulations suited to Outer Mongolia. They asked to appoint customs officer Kolede as general manager with a senior supervisor; referred to the ministry. In the eleventh month, Commissioner Penchik Chörin received the purple bridle for securing the border, keeping peace with foreigners, and caring for merchants and Mongols since 1900.
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In Guangxu 30, Commissioner Delin proposed a land-clearance bureau for rear Khüree tenant farming to stop private reclamation with foreigners; referred to the Board of Revenue. In the third month, Delin reported on organizing Khüree unified donations. The Dalai Lama fled to Khüree when Tibet erupted; Yanzhi was ordered to receive him and send him to Xining. In the ninth month, Zhili drill army officers at Khüree were rewarded for protecting Mongol merchants and foreigners. In the tenth month, Delin closed the debt case of Jasagh King Anang Tawachir of the Tümen left-wing middle banner.
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In Guangxu 31, Commissioner Pushou established transit duties; Jia Desheng and others were sent to the first station and Kyakhta with troops to stop evasion. In the seventh month, Jebzundamba's disciple Lama Handala received the title Erdeni Sechen, per the Lifan Yuan. In the twelfth month, Khüree patrol troops were established, selected from Mongols. In the sixth month of Guangxu 32, Tümen princes who delivered drill horses on time were rewarded, including Jasagh First-Class Taiji Dundobdorji.
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In the fourth month of Guangxu 33, Khüree gold mines were approved with licensing regulations. Commissioner Penchik Chörin and Yanzhi were to supervise mining at Khüree. In the second month of Guangxu 34, Yanzhi reported taiji Batubalu of Prince Hangdadorji's banner resisted land surveys and failed relay duty; severe discipline was approved. In the fifth month, the Kles mine south of Irügegen was additionally opened. In the eighth month, unified taxation on Khüree native medicines was trial-implemented. A Mongol school was set up for children from both leagues and shabi to study Manchu, Mongol, and Chinese for the new policies; few Mongols knew Chinese, causing barriers.
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In the intercalary second month of Xuantong 1, Yanzhi won approval to establish Khüree judicial officials. Jebzundamba's shang zhuoteba Batmadorji donated 8,000 taels for the school; Yanzhi requested a suri sable jacket as reward. Approved; referred to the Lifan Yuan for rewards. In the eleventh month, Khüree mine output exceeded previous years and supervising officials received bonuses.
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In the fifth month of Xuantong 2, Commissioner Sanduo reported repeated disasters, excessive levies, and over a million taels in Chinese and Russian debts—some banners' livestock could not cover them. Apart from Jebzundamba's supply, commissioners' office repairs from Guangxu 29 to Xuantong 1 already cost over 180,000 taels, excluding horses, sheep, and fuel. He fixed shabi fuel and sheep for Khüree offices and limited officials' repair spending on transfer. Other assignments were self-funded; with prices high, he requested 12,000 taels public expense per officer. Funds would come first from Khüree public accounts, then gold-mine tax; as mines improved, Mongol hardship would ease and remittances would not fall; referred to the Ministry of Finance. After the mid-Qing, frontier officials' salaries were thin and they relied on banner supplies; Sanduo's memorial is typical. In the tenth month, Sanduo reported shang zhuoteba Batmadorji refusing to surrender a lama who seized a prisoner; fearing law could not be enforced in Mongolia, he asked dismissal; since Jebzundamba was strictly restrained by telegram in February, Khüree lamas had kept peace as never before; praise was requested: all approved. In the fourth month of Xuantong 2, Prince Penchik Chörin of this division was an imperially selected Advisory Council member.
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In Xuantong 3, Khüree judicial offices were established. The Army Advisory Council also set up an army provisioning office at Khüree with garrison troops. In the first month, Sanduo reported Xuantong 2 gold-mine tax of 193,000-odd taels, all for Khüree military expenses. That month, the Kuiteng River gold mine in Jasagh Namsarai's banner was opened. In the fourth month, the Yalebike gold mine was opened. In the intercalary sixth month, dismissed shang zhuoteba Batmadorji contributed 20,000 taels for new policies; Sanduo asked to restore his rank and post, using the funds for automobile roads. In the eighth month, a memorial stated: "Border affairs grow urgent; relay stations obstruct officials bound for Khüree and neglect urgent dispatches. We request strict rectification of the stations." Approved. In the ninth month, Erdeni Sechen's 10,000-tael contribution won approval for an apricot-yellow enclosed carriage. Jebzundamba and Sanduo were at odds; Prince Hangdadorji and others, indebted to Russians, disliked the new policies. Russia then notified the Foreign Ministry demanding no garrison, no officials, and no colonization.
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When Wuchang rose and provinces seethed, Hangdadorji and others on the ninth of the tenth month enthroned Jebzundamba, declared an era, founded a state, and set up a cabinet. In the name of Khalkha's eighty-six jasaghs they addressed China and foreign powers, denouncing the Qing, restoring the Yuan legacy, and expelling Qing troops from Outer Mongolia. Sanduo was forced out; Saier Usu station staff also left in the twelfth month. Thus all four Khalkha divisions renounced Qing rule.
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This division combines farming and herding; minerals and timber are abundantly rich. There are forty-nine company captains in all.
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The Sechen Khan banner—designated the Khalkha eastern route—lies 3,500 li from the capital. It is bounded on the east by Erdeni Doro Sea, on the west by Chaqan Qilaotu, on the south by Targhun and Qaidam, and on the north by Undur Khan.
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Amin Dorji, a seventeenth-generation descendant of Genghis Khan, had a son Möro Bema on the Kerulen River; his son Sholoi first took the title Sechen Khan. Together with Tüshiyetu Khan Günbo and Jasaghtu Khan Subedei, the three were known as the Three Khans. He had eleven sons; today's twenty-three Sechen Khan jasaghs are all his descendants. The eldest Machali, titled Ilden Tüshiyetu, founded Jasagh Beile Dari's and Taiji Wangjaljab's two banners; the second Chaburi, titled Erdeni Taiji, founded Jasagh Taiji Choyinjuur's banner; the third Laburi, titled Erke Taiji, founded Jasagh Taiji Seren Dash's banner. the fourth Bemba, titled Batu Dalai Khung-taiji, founded Jasagh State Guardian Duke Chobdond's banner; the fifth Babu, titled Gongfu Khan, founded Sechen Khan Umeke's line and eight banners including Jasagh Junwang Namjal and Pensik; the sixth Choshib, titled Erdeni Khung-taiji, founded three banners including Jasagh Assistant State Guardian Duke Chörindashi's; the seventh Batmash, titled Dalai Khung-taiji, founded three banners including Jasagh Beile Chobdon's; the eighth Chobdon, titled Sechen Jinong; the ninth Ananda, titled Dalai Jinong; the tenth Budajab, titled Erdeni Jinong: all were enfeoffed as jasagh beile. Ananda's son Günchok received jasagh taiji and formed another banner.
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Initially Khalkha was subject to Chahar. In Tiancong 9, after the army pacified Chahar, Sechen Khan Sholoi with Ujumchin and Sunid chiefs sent letters of friendship and tribute camels and horses. In the spring of Chongde 1, because his division traded horses privately with Ming, an edict rebuked him: "Ming is the emperor's enemy. Formerly Chahar's Ligdan Khan, greedy for Ming payments, obstructed our campaign and wished to aid Ming; we therefore marched against him. Heaven found Chahar in the wrong and gave its realm to us. Now you trade horses with Ming—that is aiding Ming. Take Chahar as a warning and reform!" Sholoi sent Weizheng Lama to court requesting to break trade with Ming; the emperor praised this and sent Chaqan Lama with sable robes, court beads, bow, knife, and gold. In the second year, he presented a native animal called taki. In the third year, he presented horses, armor, sable, eagle feathers, Russian muskets, Muslim bow cases and saddlery, Almas axes, white-rat fur, and Tangut black-fox pelts. An edict fixed annual Nine Whites tribute; other items were not to be presented.
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In Shunzhi 3, Sholoi incited Sunid chief Tenggis to rebel and sent his son Bemba with 30,000 troops; the army defeated them. On the army's return, an edict rebuked Sholoi: "Sunid was a Chahar dependency that submitted; you incited them to rebel. When we sent troops in pursuit, we still warned them not to attack you. Yet you raised troops in resistance, bringing Heaven's punishment and immediate defeat. Had we not ordered withdrawal, once the army reached your borders, what would have stopped a direct advance? If you now repent and wish to atone, quickly capture Tenggis and deliver him!" In the fifth year, Tenggis surrendered; Sholoi sent envoys with a hundred camels and a thousand horses; sons and younger kinsmen were ordered to court. In the ninth year, for disputing tribute rewards, they were rebuked and told not to present tribute. In the twelfth year, Babu succeeded Sholoi as Sechen Khan; his son Muzhang Mergen Chuhur came to court; past offenses were pardoned and Nine Whites tribute restored. That year, eight Khalkha jasaghs were established; the Sechen Khan was to lead one left-wing jasagh. In the fifteenth year, a minister was sent with robes as gifts.
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In Kangxi 21, Barghu raiders hit Ujumchin borders; increased garrisons and strict defense were planned. When tribute envoys arrived, an edict stated: "We hear your people and border Mongols raid each other, harming livelihoods. We have forbidden border people to cross out; you must restrain your followers and keep peace. Violators are to be arrested and punished without leniency." In the twenty-second year, pasturing beyond the Galbai Gobi was forbidden. Babu died; his son Norbu succeeded as Sechen Khan. In the twenty-sixth year, with Tüshiyetu Khan Caqur Dorji he offered an honorific title; the court declined.
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In the twenty-seventh year, Galdan raided Khalkha to the Kerulen River. Norbu and his eldest son Ilden Arabtan died; young grandson Umeke was brought to submit by Taiji Namjal with over 100,000 households; they pastured near Ujumchin; Umeke kept the khan title. Soon the Lifan Yuan reported growing numbers of refugees and asked to appoint Namjal and others as jasaghs; approved. Khorchin Prince Shajin was sent to explain inland laws: "Because Oirats plundered you, we received you in pity. Now we see you have no laws restraining followers; raiding may never stop and fragmentation grow. We therefore appoint jasaghs to command banners, forbid banditry, and let each seek livelihood. If you obey, bandits will not arise and you will fulfill our intent to nurture the surrendered." In the twenty-ninth year, division troops joined Minister Arani on the Tula River to scout Galdan. In the thirtieth year, at the Dolon Nor review, princes and taiji were enfeoffed, jasaghs appointed, companies organized, and Sechen Khan Umeke commanded all. From this it was first called the Sechen Khan division.
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In the thirty-first year, the division was designated the Khalkha eastern route. In the thirty-fourth year, officials were sent to purchase camels and horses. In the thirty-fifth year, the emperor campaigned against Galdan; at the Kerulen River Umeke and others followed with troops. On the triumphal return, the division offered celebrations along the route in vast numbers daily. The next year, they were ordered back to Kerulen River pastures. In the fifty-fifth year, six thousand camels with five thousand soldiers were to transport grain from Godiribalegaxun to the Tui River. In the sixtieth year, troops guarded Uriankhai refugees at Bayanzhurga.
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In Yongzheng 9, three thousand soldiers joined the Chaqan Nur camp against Galdan Tseren. In the eleventh year, a thousand soldiers garrisoned the western border for drill and to pursue fugitive Barghu. In the thirteenth year, they were withdrawn.
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In Qianlong 1, soldiers were sent for autumn defense at the Ergün. In the sixth year, Assistant Commissioner Tarmashan inspected autumn-defense troops at Sailebi Pass. In the thirteenth year, five hundred camels carried Guihuacheng grain to the Tamir camp. In the seventeenth year, four thousand soldiers garrisoned Bayan Ulan. In the twentieth year, they joined the army suppressing Dawachi at Ili. In the twenty-first year, Chimuqiget thieves were arrested and punished by Assistant Commissioner Namujar. Jasaghs were told: "Because you poorly managed pastures, bandits ran rampant; we ordered ministers to supervise suppression. Because poverty drove them, treasury relief was ordered for poor households. Your pastures were at first peaceful. You grew negligent, knowing only that bandits were gone, not planning livelihoods for the poor. Some restrain themselves now, but discipline slackens over time. Each should lead followers, examine poverty's causes, enable livelihoods, and prevent wrongdoing. Even stubborn offenders must be strictly restrained and punished. Ensure safety throughout and share the blessings of peace."
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In the Zunghar campaign, Jasagh Junwang Bayarshidi and Jasagh Assistant State Guardian Duke Darjiya were promoted for capturing rebel Baoqin's deputy; Jasagh First-Class Taiji Chenggunjab Dorji received gong rank for exposing a forged garrison withdrawal; Beile Wangqinjab died at Ili and was generously mourned.
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The Sechen Khan division first had eleven banners with companies, later adding twelve. Twenty-three jasaghs leagued at Kerulen Bar River with chief and deputy league heads, deputy general, and assistant commissioner. Titles number twenty-six: one Sechen Khan; one attached Assistant State Guardian Duke; one Jasagh Hoshoi Qinwang, promoted from junwang; one Jasagh Duoluo Junwang; one attached Duoluo Beile; one Jasagh Duoluo Beile; two Jasagh Gushan Beizi, one demoted from beile; one Jasagh State Guardian Duke; two Jasagh Assistant State Guardian Dukes, one demoted from beizi; one gong-rank Jasagh First-Class Taiji; thirteen Jasagh First-Class Taiji, one demoted from beizi, two from Assistant State Guardian Duke; one attached State Guardian Duke, demoted from beizi.
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In the eighth month of the twenty-fifth year, the Sechen Khan division was ordered with the other three Khalkha divisions to fulfill troop and corvée duties. In the thirtieth year, Jasagh Beizi Wangqinjab was praised for restraining followers and capturing illegal Russian and Mongol traders. In the forty-seventh year, Junwang Sanjaidorji's banner disputed borders with Hulun Buir Barghu, claiming the commander moved pickets at Yinchen and Alubulag. In the forty-eighth year, Commander Sanbao met Sanjaidorji and Beile Chörindorji, dug up old picket markers; Chörindorji withdrew his people; Sanjaidorji still claimed Alubulag extended fifty li outward. In the fiftieth year, General Hengxiu found Alubulag had not extended outward; Sanjaidorji was fined. In the first month of Xianfeng 4, Sechen Khan Arhanshda's silver donation was accepted, but princes' military donation requests were declined.
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In Tongzhi 2, junwang banners again disputed borders with Heilongjiang Barghu; Jilin General Zaobao was ordered to survey. Tongzhi 3. Division troops sent to aid Gucheng fled back in rout. In the fourth year, Jasagh Chörindondob was severely punished for stalling. In the sixth year, Sechen league troops garrisoned border pickets. In the ninth year, rebels disturbed eastern Tümen league; this division supplied troops, garrison duty, and donations like the Tümen league. In the tenth month of the ninth year, Zhang Tingyue dispatched Beile Gandan Chörin to Erdeni Juu for joint suppression. Soon withdrawn. In the sixth month of the tenth year, rebels threatened Khüree from Lasu Lunbazar's pastures; Gandan Chörin led Khüree Mongol troops to Galjin Tulik and Toribulag stations. In the twelfth month of the eleventh year, rebels withdrew to Suzhou; half the Sechen league troops were withdrawn. In the second month of the twelfth year, with Urga General Quanshun marching west, Zhang Tingyue urged Tümen and Sechen princes to donate camels.
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In Guangxu 7, Sechen league troops were posted at Khüree during Russian treaty revision. Soon withdrawn per the treaty. In Guangxu 22, General Chonghuan asked to ban heavy Sechen league customary fees assessed by the Urga assistant commissioner. Commissioner Guibin asked to recover funds started by Sechen Khan Altashda as assistant commissioner; the court waived it. That year, Guibin reported over six hundred Sechen taiji awaiting succession, backlogged three rounds. The Lifan Yuan was ordered to process quickly without backlog. In the ninth month of Guangxu 25, Lianshun reported Sechen Khan Demchugdorji obstructed mining and consorted with Russians; he was removed. In the eleventh month, princes again asked to stop mining; Kungang was sent to survey and defer. In Guangxu 26, Fengsheng'a mobilized banner troops with self-provided pay to patrol border pickets during the Boxer crisis. When Russians took Hulun Buir, Barghu refugees reached this division; league chiefs defended and pacified them appropriately. In Guangxu 28, Fengsheng'a requested rewards for princes' exceptional effort. Sechen league chief Junwang Dorji Param received qinwang rank; deputy Jasagh State Guardian Duke Chörinima imperial attendant selection; assistant Jasagh Assistant State Guardian Duke Narmadahu double-peacock plumes; others graded rewards.
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In the second month of Xuantong 2, bandit Tokto raided Beizi Sansaraidorji's banner; Sanduo's intercept force under Zheng Chuntian failed. Zhou Shumo was telegraphed to dispatch Hulun troops; the bandits fled into Russia. That year, Junwang Dorji Param was an imperially selected Advisory Council member. In the intercalary sixth month of Xuantong 3, Jasagh Beizi Dorji Chörin and others contributed silver for new policies and were rewarded. In the eleventh month, Jebzundamba declared a title at Khüree and coerced princes and jasaghs to join.
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Sechen Khan Altashda and his son Chörindorji both served as Urga assistant commissioners. It has mines, salt lakes, and Genghis Khan's tomb. There are forty company captains in all. The Sayin Noyan division—designated the Khalkha middle route—lies over 3,000 li from the capital. It is bounded on the east by Boroblin Khasu Dohon, on the west by Kule Sayabogdo Ergin Ridge, on the south by Chichirlik, and on the north by the Qilaotu River.
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Weizheng Noyan Nonoho, a seventeenth-generation descendant of Genghis Khan, had five sons: the eldest Abakhe founded the Tüshiyetu Khan line; the second Tarne left no heirs; the third Tumunke; the fourth Bale. Today's twenty-four Sayin Noyan jasaghs, except two Oirat banners, are all his descendants. Tumunke had thirteen sons: the eldest Chotba, titled Sechen Noyan, founded three banners including Jasagh Assistant State Guardian Duke Todo Erdeni's; the second Danjin Lama, titled Nomun Khan, founded six banners including Jasagh Qinwang Shanba's; the third Chörin and fourth Loyak left no heirs; the fifth Jiyak, titled Weizheng Noyan, founded Jasagh Assistant State Guardian Duke Ayushi's banner; the sixth Jamuben's line is not listed among jasaghs; the seventh Choshib, titled Qondulen, founded two banners including Jasagh Taiji Idam's; the eighth Danjin, titled Panchen, founded two banners including Chaoyong Qinwang Tsewang's son Chenggunjab's; the ninth Bimarijit, titled Batu Erdeni Noyan, founded Jasagh Taiji Danjin Erdeni's banner; the tenth Shinaraqsat, titled Khung-taiji, founded two banners including Jasagh Taiji Aliya's; the eleventh Sanggarja, titled Ilden Hoshoi, founded Jasagh Taiji Shalu Ilduqi's banner; the twelfth Koken, titled Bajzar, founded Jasagh Taiji Jinamida's banner; the thirteenth Günbo, titled Qondulen Boshigt, received jasagh junwang, now inheriting beile; his great-grandson Emegen received jasagh taiji and formed another banner. Bale's son Garma founded Jasagh State Guardian Duke Sutai Ilden's banner.
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Khalkha's Red Sect contended with the Yellow Sect; Tumunke honored and protected the Yellow Sect. The Dalai Lama admired this, granted the Sayin Noyan title, and ordered his division to honor it like the Three Khans. After Tumunke died, his second son Danjin Lama again received the Nomun Khan title from the Dalai Lama.
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In Chongde 3, envoys established tribute relations and returned with generous gifts. In the fifth year, an imperial letter of praise was granted. In Shunzhi 4, for joining Tüshiyetu Khan Günbo in aiding Sunid rebel Tenggis, they were rebuked. In the seventh year, his son Erdeni Nomchi sought friendship; an edict ordered a joint oath with Günbo. In the eleventh year, Erdeni Nomchi submitted again; an edict stated: "You report that Khalkha's four left-wing banners obey your command and all edicts. As requested, quickly order your chiefs to send sons to court. Report any who disobey at once." In the twelfth year, with Günbo and others they sent sons to court; past offenses were pardoned. Soon eight jasaghs were established; Danjin Lama led one left-wing jasagh with Nine Whites tribute like the Three Khans. In the eighteenth year, the title "Observant of Culture and Righteous" was granted with a seal.
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In Kangxi 3, followers were forbidden from pasturing across borders. Danjin Lama died; his son Taskhib succeeded. Taskhib died; his son Shanba succeeded and received the title Xinsun Erke Daiqing. In the twenty-seventh year, Galdan raided Khalkha; Shanba led his people to submit. They were ordered to pasture near Urad borders. In the thirtieth year, at the Dolon Nor review, Shanba and others were enfeoffed, granted jasagh, companies organized, under the Tüshiyetu Khan division. In the thirty-first year, Shanba's cousin Tsewang came to submit. Tsewang was grandson of Tumunke's eighth son Danjin and son of Taiji Namjal; later he became Gurun Efu Chaoyong Qinwang, Frontier Left Deputy General, and Khalkha Grand Jasagh. In the thirty-sixth year, Shanba and others were ordered back to old pastures. In the fifty-sixth year, soldiers joined the Altai army scouting Tsewang Arabtan.
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In Yongzheng 3, because the division descended from Sayin Noyan and Efu Tsewang had distinguished himself as deputy general, nineteen jasaghs were separated as the Khalkha middle route under the Sayin Noyan title, no longer under Tüshiyetu Khan. Khalkha's four divisions date from this.
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In the ninth year, division troops joined the army against Galdan Tseren and defeated his forces at Kersen Qilaotu and Erdeni Juu. In the thirteenth year, they were withdrawn. In Qianlong 1, soldiers were sent for autumn defense at the Ergün. In the sixth year, Assistant Commissioner Qingtai inspected autumn-defense troops at Sangjin Tuolohai. In the thirteenth year, five hundred camels carried Guihuacheng grain to the Tamir camp. Soon two thousand division soldiers garrisoned Xila Usu. In the nineteenth year, the Tamir camp moved to Urga in the middle-front banner; division troops were posted at Zhabkan. In the twenty-fifth year, they joined the army suppressing Dawachi and pacified him. In the twenty-sixth year, relay stations from Urga to Ürümqi were established; four bodyguards remained, the rest withdrawn.
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When the middle route was first separated, only the Sayin Noyan name distinguished it from the Three Khans; an inheritable title was not yet settled. In the thirty-first year, Qinwang Chenggunjab reported on his division's submission. Qinwang Shanba was clan elder and held Danjin Lama's seal; he asked that great-grandson Qinwang Norbujab inherit the Sayin Noyan title like the Three Khans. The request was granted, making the title hereditary in perpetuity like the Three Khans. In the Zunghar campaign, Chenggunjab's son Erke Shara was enfeoffed Assistant State Guardian Duke for suppressing rebel Bayar. Tsewang's son Chobdondjab rose to qinwang through merits capturing Zunghar zaisang, pacifying Dawachi, executing Gulban Khoja, and campaigning against Kazakhs. Beizi Chemchukjab rose to junwang for capturing Uriankhai zaisang, restoring relay stations, and receiving Altai Nuur Uriankhai surrender. Jasagh First-Class Taiji Sandukjab was granted inheritance of Assistant State Guardian Duke for aiding military supplies. Jasagh First-Class Taiji Dash'e received gong rank for capturing rebel Buku Chahan. Beizi Lobzang Cholin died at Ürümqi; his son was promoted to beile.
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The division began with nineteen banners, later adding three plus two attached Oirat banners. Twenty-four jasaghs leagued at Chichirlik with chief and deputy league heads, deputy general, and assistant commissioner. Titles number thirty-three: two Jasagh Hoshoi Qinwang; one attached Gushan Beizi, demoted from beile; one State Guardian Duke, demoted from beizi; two Assistant State Guardian Dukes; one gong-rank First-Class Taiji; one gong-rank Third-Class Taiji; two Jasagh Duoluo Junwang, one promoted from State Guardian Duke; two Jasagh Duoluo Beile, one demoted from junwang, one promoted from State Guardian Duke; one Jasagh State Guardian Duke, promoted from Jasagh Taiji; one attached Assistant State Guardian Duke; five Jasagh Assistant State Guardian Dukes, one promoted from Jasagh Taiji; one gong-rank Jasagh First-Class Taiji; nine Jasagh First-Class Taiji; one attached Assistant State Guardian Duke; one gong-rank Third-Class Taiji; two Oirat Jasagh Gushan Beizi, one demoted from junwang, one promoted from Assistant State Guardian Duke.
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In the ninth month of the thirty-eighth year, Sayin league Junwang Chobdondjab became Urga assistant commissioner. In the tenth month of the forty-second year, Chobdondjab led princes offering horses and camels for the late emperor's rites; warm edicts declined. In the forty-fifth year, because Sayin Noyan occupied Tüshiyetu Khan pastures, Buoqing'e was told to investigate and stop encroachment. In the tenth month, borders between Sayin Noyan and Tüshiyetu Khan were fixed.
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In Jiaqing 4, Qinwang Lawang Dorji's request to mobilize troops against sect rebels was declined; all Mongol leagues were told to halt preparations. In the eighth month of Jiaqing 7, Sayin Noyan and Jasaghtu Khan affairs were fixed to assemble at Urga with the Frontier Left Deputy General. In the eighth year, because Chibakjab's banner harbored farming civilians, Urga Assistant Commissioner Yongbao took the case. In the fifth month of the twelfth year, Assistant Commissioner Sambeldorji died and Lundorji replaced him.
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In the seventh month of Daoguang 3, league chief Demchukjab was severely disciplined for failing to capture highway robbers. In the tenth month, Urga General Golefeng'a requested permitting merchants to transport over seven thousand boxes of tea yearly to Gucheng for grain and flour. If insufficient, allow buying other goods with passes as usual, not permitting travel elsewhere." In the eleventh month of Daoguang 6, Sayin Noyan and Jasaghtu Khan princes contributed camels for the Xinjiang war. In the tenth month of Daoguang 7, Lundorji became Khüree commissioner. In the twelfth month, Chörindorji became Urga assistant commissioner. In Daoguang 18, Chörindorji commanded Sayin and Jasaghtu leagues and Dorbed troops to expel intruding Kazakhs. In the first month of Daoguang 19, pay, rewards, and travel silver were granted to troops who expelled Kazakhs. In the fourth month, Chörindorji was ordered to expel Kazakhs re-entering Uriankhai. In the eighth month, Chörindorji received one year's qinwang salary for promptly expelling Kazakhs. In the second month of Daoguang 25, Junwang Tukijab was dismissed as deputy general for failing to go to camp; Altashda replaced him.
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In Xianfeng 3, Sayin and Jasaghtu princes offered military donations; warm edicts declined. In Xianfeng 11, Altashda went to Khüree; Chörindondob replaced him.
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In Tongzhi 3, rebels took Ürümqi; division troops sent to aid Gucheng failed. In the seventh month of Tongzhi 5, Li Yunlin proposed dispatching all 1,800 quota troops of Jasaghtu Khan and Sayin Noyan divisions. Home-banner defense troops would be arranged gradually. Soon Chaqan Usu picket reported alarm; consultation with Linxing was needed. With northern-route alarm, each banner would retain five hundred soldiers for local defense. Chörindondob was told to have league chiefs select five hundred extra men per league by the eighth month. He recommended Beile Jinbil Dorji as the most capable Khalkha prince. Chörindondob took sick leave; Jinbil Dorji replaced him. Li Yunlin soon led Sayin and Jasaghtu troops west. In the eleventh month, Jasaghtu troops mutinied at Hutugulan and Sayin troops fled; Li Yunlin withdrew to Urga and was severely rebuked. In Tongzhi 7, Jinbil Dorji initiated Burultokhai New City donations; with Junwang Sanggasir he gave over 25,000 taels. Jinbil Dorji received wang rank; others received graded rewards.
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In the second month of Tongzhi 9, Suzhou rebels fled east and raided Erdeni Bandida Khutukhtu's pastures west of the Tui River; Mongol troops broke at Harnidon. On intercalary tenth month jisi, Zhang Tingyue reported rebels threatening Urga; Fujì and Rongquan held the city with two hundred Mongols; Jinbil Dorji led five hundred Solon, Manchu, and Han troops to intercept at the first station. Three thousand rebels had reached the second station. On xinwei, Fujì reported rebels occupying Bokdo Mountain, the Tui River mouth, and Erdeni Juu. On the ninth of the tenth month, rebels reached the eleventh Wute station; dispatches were cut and south-station Mongols fled. On the twenty-eighth of the eleventh month, Fujì and Rongquan reported that on the ninth of the tenth month over a thousand bandits attacked three gates and thousands more came from the east ravine. At the first watch, bandits set fires on all sides, broke the palisade, and took the city. On the twenty-third, bandits fled southwest. Fujì was rescued; Rongquan fled northwest and returned on the fourth of the intercalary tenth month; the Frontier General's seal was lost and the Ili General's seal was used temporarily. Fujì and Rongquan were dismissed but kept in post; Dugar was ordered to lead Chahar, Jilin, and Heilongjiang troops to Urga. Soon rebels fled west to the Jinshan picket; Jinbil Dorji returned to Urga. Relay stations were ordered rectified and roads cleared. In the twelfth month, Jinbil Dorji was to deploy Zhang Tingyue's withdrawn troops along the Tui River; Fujì was to establish grain depots at Honiqi and the Tui River. On guiyou, Jinbil Dorji ordered Sayin and Jasaghtu leagues to post troops at Urga relay stations and guard pastures. On yiyou, Fujì won approval for two rotating jasaghs and two station managers at Urga. Fujì was urged to prepare Harnidon stations and press Darji's army from Suiyuancheng forward. That month, Lama Gungajala's army from Kobdo aided Urga.
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In the first month of the tenth year, Jinbil Dorji was urgently ordered to restore relay stations south of Urga. Jinbil Dorji impeached Fujì for reckless errors, paying rebels from treasury stores, and claiming families committed suicide. Fujì also impeached Mongol officials evading duty; dismissals and title stripping were approved. A Honiqi transport headquarters was established under Gongguer with Chahar cavalry. Rongquan reported expediting twenty stations south of Urga; at the Tui River, yurts and camels were gathering. The five stations from Tui River to Harnidon were arranged with some order. Half pay was requested for taiji households supplying their own relay camels. Approved. With rebels again threatening Urga, Fujì was ordered to rectify relay stations and Dugar must not linger. In the second month, Fujì was ordered to defend Harnidon, Erdeni Juu, and the Tui River; stations must supply Darji without delay. In the third month, Fujì was rebuked for unreadiness at Urga stations; Mongol martyrs were mourned. Dugar dispatched Su Zhang'a with five hundred Heilongjiang troops to Urga and moved Gongguer's army to the front. Dugar was ordered to defend and suppress at Charnidon and elsewhere.
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In the fourth month, Sayin league Taiji Chodempiljiya received a face reward for donating silver. Dugar advanced and encamped at Gun'obo. Fujì was ordered to require relay stations to supply camels and horses. Jinbil Dorji was dismissed as assistant commissioner for requesting return to pastoral life; Beile Domjin Zamchu replaced him. Fujì was dismissed; Jin Shun became Urga general with Kuichang acting. Rebels again raided Amirmit pastures, burning Gurban Saihan and elsewhere. Dugar was ordered to join Kuichang in rapid pursuit. In the fifth month, rebels reached the Saba'ertu and Tui River region; Dugar sent Naruken to garrison Ongi post. In the sixth month, rebels disturbed Holkhashun and Honiqi stations. Qingchun was told to have Darji defend the Tui River; Dugar was to protect grain routes. Fujì reported 3,250 Jilin, Heilongjiang, and Chahar cavalry at Urga and ten thousand taels each to four leagues for camels and horses. In the eighth month, rebels again entered Amirmit banner, reaching Bayanhan Mountain near the Ongi River. Fujì ordered Sayin league to send five hundred Mongols to block at south-station Harnidon. In the ninth month, Darji destroyed rebels on the Ongi River. Dugar sent Fuzhuli to destroy bandits at Nalin Hundi in Amirmit banner. That banner's vicinity was cleared. Darji also defeated bandits at Kayakara Usu.
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In the first month of the eleventh year, Suzhou rebels again raided Amirmit pastures at Jirhalangtu. Jin Shun and Kuichang were ordered to protect relay stations. Dugar posted Fuzhuli's army at Harnidon. In the fourth month, rebels hit Baitoluogai and the Jinshan picket; Kuichang sent cavalry in pursuit. In the ninth month, consecutive defeats at Sharlu'erdun and Kurkulu; bandits fled from Ayur public banner to Zhahaxin.
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In the second month of the twelfth year, Changshun temporarily relocated Jasaghtu and Sayin banners away from the border after repeated rebel raids. The southern Jinshan picket was also withdrawn for a scorched-earth plan. The memorial was approved and ministries notified. In the first month of the thirteenth year, Urga's emergency lifted; Changshun sent five hundred Chahar troops to Kobdo and cut five hundred Sayin and Jasaghtu garrison troops.
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In Guangxu 6, two thousand Sayin and Jasaghtu troops were posted at Urga during Russian treaty revision. In the seventh month, Erqi Borho land was designated official colonization, per General Chunfu. In the ninth month, Jasagh Jirhalang was rewarded for contributing colonization land. In the sixth month of Guangxu 7, Sayin league garrison at Urga was withdrawn after the Russian treaty. General Dugar suspended Borho colonization temporarily. In the ninth month of Guangxu 11, the Jinshan picket was re-established. In Guangxu 13, Xianglin reported rat disaster at three stations and proposed temporary relocations within Nomun Khan shabi and Chisulunjab's banner. When rats subsided and grass recovered, stations should return to original posts. Approved. In Guangxu 19, Assistant Commissioner Chörindorji was dismissed for illness; Namjildondob replaced him. In the twelfth month of Guangxu 21, Urga was repaired. In Guangxu 23, Urga's river bridge and embankment were repaired. In the ninth month of Guangxu 25, Chonghuan waived increased border picket supplies of 150 taels per station. Inspection of southern twenty-station camel depots and fifty-five picket supplies was generally reduced. In Guangxu 26, Chonghuan shifted garrison grain purchases to Guihuacheng because of locusts around Gucheng. In 1900, Lianshun mobilized Sayin, Jasaghtu, and Uriankhai troops; princes organized defense without harassing Russian merchants. In Guangxu 28, Chisulunjab, Namnang Sülün, Gangjürjab, Gulugumjab, and others were rewarded; Namjildondob received a yellow riding jacket.
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In Guangxu 29, the Urga Sino-Russian Commercial Affairs Bureau was established. In the eighth month of Guangxu 30, Lianshun reported snow disasters in Sayin and Jasaghtu leagues with livestock deaths. In Guangxu 31, Qinwang Nayan Tu requested abolishing vacant relay households from company captains. Acting General Kuihuan ordered banners to rotate filling relay households. Summer drought weakened camels and horses; delayed relay inspection was granted. In Guangxu 32, league chief Chisulunjab died; Kuihuan asked to choose between Beile Chodemsonom and Qinwang Namnang Sülün. Namnang Sülün was appointed league chief. League chiefs are usually selected by the Lifan Yuan; this came from the general's recommendation, not usual practice. After Namjildondob, Beile Chodemsonom and Junwang Khurugumjab served as Urga assistant commissioners. In the sixth month of Guangxu 34, Censor Chang Hui impeached Chodemsonom for false disaster reports. League border assignments were not sent per regulations. Defense assignments were fixed by bribes; Mongols were discontented. Unreported pasture boundaries allowed reclamation at will. Camels and horses were falsely reported dead. Breeding was over-reported as under-reported; abuses were too many to list." In Xuantong 1, Che Kuixiu mostly exonerated Chodemsonom but noted he swapped banners to avoid heavy duties. Jasagh clerk Amo was recommended for dismissal; Chodemsonom was recommended exempt from discipline.
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In Xuantong 2, Qinwang Namnang Sülün and Nayan Tu were imperially selected Advisory Council members. In Xuantong 3, with Khüree independent, princes joined and General Kuifang was forced out.
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Efu Tsewang's descendants often became imperial attendants and chief bodyguard ministers, unmatched among outer jasaghs. This division combines farming and herding, with mines and salt lakes, and was always abundantly rich. There are thirty-one company captains in all. The Jasaghtu Khan banner—designated the Khalkha western route—lies over 4,000 li from the capital. It is bounded on the east by Ongjin and Xirhalzhut, on the west by Kara Usu and Elek Nuur, on the south by Altchaqara Tohui, and on the north by the Tui River.
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Gerenje Zasaqer Khung-taiji had seven sons who divided rule of Khalkha left and right wings. The left wing pastured on the Tula River; the right wing remained on the Khangai Mountains. Ashi Khudar Khung-taiji, Noyan Tai Qatan Batu, Deleken Qondulen, and Etegen Noyan ruled together. Today's nineteen Jasaghtu Khan jasaghs, except one Oirat banner, are all their descendants. Ashi Khudar Khung-taiji's line founded Jasaghtu Khan Tsewangjab's and three other banners; Sholoi Ubashi founded five banners including Jasagh Beile Gendün's. Khongkui, titled Sechen Jinong, founded five banners including Jasagh Junwang Pensik Labtan's; Sain Batma founded two banners including Jasagh Assistant State Guardian Duke Günjan's. Deleken Qondulen's son Jongtode founded Jasagh Taiji Norbu's banner. Etegen Noyan's son Qingdam Nemjik founded two banners.
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Zasaqer's son Subedei first took the title Jasaghtu Khan with Tüshiyetu Khan Günbo and Sechen Khan Sholoi. Sholoi sought friendship first, Günbo second, Subedei last. In Chongde 3, Subedei apologized after his division fled from a campaign over a Guihuacheng raid plot. An edict stated: "We punish the guilty and soothe the innocent; Heaven has given Us Mongol and Chahar divisions. Submit at once, or strictly keep your borders. Yet you raise troops and plot plunder—do you think the northwest is beyond our reach? We covenant: do not enter Guihuacheng borders again. In the fifth year, an admonishing letter was again bestowed.
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In Shunzhi 4, Subedei with Ombo Erdeni sent a letter seeking friendship after rebukes over Tenggis and Baarin. Because the letter lacked a personal name and was insolent, severe rebuke followed. In the seventh year, Ombo Erdeni plundered Guihuacheng borders under pretense of hunting; plunder was ordered returned. Subedei died; his son Norbu succeeded as Bishbaliktu Khan and sent tribute. An edict stated: "We wished peace and ordered return of plunder to atone. Now you cite retention of fugitives—what is your intent? We unify the four seas; do not rely on remoteness or wicked counsel. In the twelfth year, Norbu and Ombo Erdeni sent sons to apologize. In the fourteenth year, they again sought friendship with Sechen Jinong Qondulen Toyin. Past offenses were pardoned. In the sixteenth year, a minister brought robes as gifts.
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Eight jasaghs were established; Norbu, Ombo Erdeni, and Qondulen Toyin each led a right-wing jasagh. Norbu died; Wangshuk succeeded as Jasaghtu Khan. Ombo Erdeni died; Erinchen succeeded as Lobzang Taiji. In Kangxi 1, Erinchen killed Wangshuk and fled to the Oirats. His uncle Günbo Ilden submitted, was enfeoffed Jasagh Beile, and pastured at Chaqan Hoshtu. See the Khalkha left-wing general biography for details. In the ninth year, Chenggun inherited the Jasaghtu Khan title. In the twenty-third year, Chenggun's followers scattered to Caqur Dorji and conflict arose. Aqitu Geren and others were ordered to mediate. When Chenggun died, Galdan incited his son Shara to attack Caqur Dorji. Shara met Galdan at Gurban Hegel; Taiji Dekdege followed. Caqur Dorji pursued and killed Shara and Dekdege. In the twenty-seventh year, Galdan routed the division at the Khangai Mountains. Tsewangjab and Seren Akhai submitted and pastured near Urad banners. In the thirtieth year at Dolon Nor, Seren Akhai and others were enfeoffed and ordered to reorganize the division. Tsewangjab became Jasaghtu Khan and Hoshoi Qinwang. From this it was first called the Jasaghtu Khan division. In the thirty-first year, the division was designated the Khalkha western route. In the thirty-sixth year, they were ordered back to Khangai pastures. In the fortieth year, livestock was bestowed for support. Soon Tsewangjab again inherited the Jasaghtu Khan title.
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In Yongzheng 4, Efu Tsewang surveyed the Altai-Zunghar border. In the ninth year, jasaghs were ordered to move pastures inland during the Galdan Tseren campaign. In the tenth year, an edict noted they had resisted inland migration until Zunghar defeat. The army's victories at Suk Alatahu and Erdeni Juu let them live in peace. You are one body with Us; do not remain weak under others' protection. Hereafter strive fiercely to shine in history."
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Tsewangjab was stripped for shrinking in campaign; Galdanjanbil inherited the khan title. In the twelfth year, troops garrisoned Chaqan Nur.
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In Qianlong 1, soldiers were sent for autumn defense at the Ergün. In the second year, Fupeng proposed Jasaghtu Khan troops garrison locally near the Ergün. They should garrison there for easy mobilization. Approved. In the fifth year, an edict noted prior inland migration during war. Galdan Tseren reported he would not pasture beyond the Altai. Pastures were limited to Zhabkan, Chiksen, Qasaktu, and Kukling. Followers must obey forever. Violators will be severely punished. Though peace pauses war, drill must not be neglected! In the sixth year, Qingtai inspected autumn troops at Harilemai. In the thirteenth year, five hundred camels carried grain to the Tamir camp. In the sixteenth year, private border trade with Zunghars and Muslims was forbidden. In the seventeenth year, a thousand soldiers garrisoned Xila Usu. In the twentieth year, they joined the advance against Dawachi. In the twenty-second year, Khoit Junwang Qinggunjab rebelled and was executed. Soon they were told Qinggunjab's rebellion had stirred Khalkha. After instruction they repented and kept their posts. The rebel is executed; followers should be punished to uphold law. Investigation is waived for those misled without intent to join rebels. Honor Our grace, restrain followers, and enjoy lasting peace."
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Qinggunjab and Liandondjab were executed; Wangbudorji was promoted for capturing them. Langgunjab was promoted to State Guardian Duke for taking Kucha. Norbu was granted Jasagh First-Class Taiji for refusing rebel Tsedondjab. Chibakjab was posthumously enfeoffed; his son Batujirgal received jasagh. Galdandarja led followers back from Zunghar pastures; his son received jasagh.
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The division began with ten banners, later adding eight plus one Oirat banner. Nineteen jasaghs leagued at Zhab Bilaisen Chindu Liyanor. Titles number twenty-two: one Jasaghtu Khan also Duoluo Junwang; one attached gong-rank Third-Class Taiji, demoted from Assistant State Guardian Duke; one junwang-rank Jasagh Duoluo Beile; two Jasagh State Guardian Dukes; six Jasagh Assistant State Guardian Dukes; one attached Assistant State Guardian Duke; eight Jasagh First-Class Taiji; one attached Assistant State Guardian Duke; one Oirat Jasagh First-Class Taiji.
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In Qianlong 45, Jasagh Baatur was ordered to return occupied Dorbed pastures. In Jiaqing 7, five hundred horses from Jasaghtu Khan Binitana were received. In Daoguang 6, the division donated camels and horses for the Xinjiang war. In Daoguang 25, corvée regulations divided Kamji Khan Alabat livestock for company captains. Livestock deductions and corvée were equalized with mutual supervision of poor households. In Xianfeng 3, military donation offers were declined.
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In Tongzhi 3, division troops were sent to aid besieged Gucheng. In Tongzhi 5, Jasaghtu troops mutinied and plundered at Hutugulan. Soon they fled back in rout. In the sixth month of Tongzhi 9, Suzhou rebels disturbed the division's borders. In the tenth month, rebels gathered at Botihala Usu and Kunuk. In the eleventh month, bandits fled to Jinshan picket Chaqan Bokdo after taking Urga. In the eleventh year, Chahar cavalry was moved to Chaqan Nuur against rebels threatening Urga. In the ninth month, rebels raided Chörindondobdorji's pastures. Chörindondobdorji defeated bandits at Jingse Tu and Bayan Chahan; bandits fled west. He received beizi rank. In the twelfth month, Kuichang dispatched Darji against rebels on the southern border.
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In the twelfth year, troops defeated rebels at Namaljigan Zhao. Pursuit to the twelfth reached Chaqan Bulinga where mountains made stalemate. Darji advanced; bandits crossed to the Barkul-Jasaghtu border. In the second month, Changshun temporarily relocated southern Jasaghtu banners away from the Suzhou border. When bandits were cleared, banners would return to old pastures. The ministries were notified. In the tenth month, rebels disturbed Tüshe Gong's pastures and the Chagan River. Zhuoling'a defeated bandits at Kubchir Gol and rescued over 190 Mongols. Ximode defeated bandits at Khüree Lama and rescued three to four hundred Mongols. Dongnit Dorji defeated them at Ulanba; bandits fled south. In the thirteenth year, Jasaghtu Khan was rewarded for Urga city donations.
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In early Guangxu, with Ürümqi recovered, the division's emergency was lifted. In Guangxu 7, league troops garrisoned Kobdo. When the Russian treaty concluded, they were withdrawn. In Guangxu 21, border livestock were withdrawn for scorched-earth planning during Gansu unrest. In Guangxu 23, league chief Danjamchu was dismissed for false assessments. In Guangxu 24, Zhaoxin contributions were rewarded despite declined stock acceptance. In Guangxu 25, border disputes with Zhahaxin were referred to the Lifan Yuan. In Guangxu 26, league princes contributed during the Boxer crisis. In Guangxu 28, Sodnam Rabtan and Lobsang Dondob were rewarded. In Xuantong 2, Sodnam Rabtan was an Advisory Council member. In Xuantong 3, Khüree independence coerced the khan and princes to join.
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This division has mines and salt. There are twenty-one company captains.
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