Henian
Henian (鶴年, 1711–1758), courtesy name Zhixian (芝仙), was a Qing official of the Irgen Gioro clan and a member of the Manchu Bordered Blue Banner. A Jinshi (進士) graduate of 1736, he served as Governor of Guangdong, Governor of Shandong, and Viceroy of Liangguang.
Biography
Henian's family was originated in Akūli. His tribe joined Nurhaci's Jianzhou Jurchen forces during Henian's ancestor Hucengge (胡成額)'s era.[1] After serving as a Hanlin scholar and Deputy Minister of the Imperial Granaries, Henian was appointed Governor of Guangdong in 1754, where he promoted price stabilization, public security, and anti-smuggling measures. In 1756 he became Governor of Shandong and was responsible for flood relief and hydraulic works. Promoted to Viceroy of Liangguang in 1757, he continued to oversee major flood-control projects in Shandong, including canal dredging and river improvements. His administrative ability won the praise of the Qianlong Emperor. Henian died in office in 1758. He was posthumously awarded the honorary position of Taizi Taibao (太子太保, "Grand Protector of Crown Prince") and Minister of War, received the posthumous name Wenqin (文勤, “Cultured and Diligent”), and was enshrined in the Temple of Worthies.[2]
His son Guilin later also served as Viceroy of Liangguang.[3] His Granddaughter was Noble Consort Xun of Qianlong Emperor.
References
- ^ Hongzhou (2002). Complete Genealogies of the Manchu Clans and Families of the Eight Banners (in Chinese). Liaohai Publishing. p. 203. ISBN 9787806691892.
- ^ Zhao, Erxun etc. (1998). Draft History of Qing (in Chinese). Zhonghua Book Company. pp. 10669–10671. ISBN 9787101007503.
- ^ "Ming-Qing Historical Figures Database: (Irgen Gioro) Guilin" (in Chinese). Academia Sinica. Retrieved 13 June 2026.