Hongpu

Hongpu (Chinese: 弘普; born 9 August 1713, died 16 April 1743) was a member of the Qing dynasty imperial peerage, holding the title of Prince Zhuang of the First Rank during his lifetime. He was the second son of Yunlu, who was posthumously recognized as Prince Zhuang Ke of the First Rank. Hongpu's family background and career details are documented through Qing dynasty records.

Born in 1713, Hongpu was the son of Lady Li, who held the title of secondary princess consort Zhuangke of the First Rank. His paternal lineage traces to Yunlu, a prominent Qing prince. Hongpu had two biological brothers, Honghao and Hongming. In 1723, his father Yunlu was adopted into the Prince Zhuang peerage following the death of Boggodo, the eldest son of Šose.

In 1736, Hongpu received a noble title of a prince of the fourth rank issued by his paternal cousin. The same year, his status was elevated within the peerage.

In 1739, during a period when the Qianlong Emperor was in residence at the Chengde Mountain Resort, Hongpu's actions led to political consequences. He reported an urgent secret matter through his agents concerning the rebellion of Second Prince Li of the First Rank, Hongxi. However, he was detained at the High Copper Wall, a site of interrogation. Following the Emperor’s return from the imperial hunt, Hongpu was demoted from his princely rank to the position of a grace defender duke.

The subsequent year, Hongpu was appointed as a right vice director of the Imperial Clan Court, a position within the imperial administration. He died in 1743, after which he was posthumously honored with the style Hereditary Prince Gongqin, which translates to "respectful and diligent." His posthumous recognition was later elevated to the rank of Prince Zhuang of the First Rank.

Hongpu's family included a primary consort from the Hurha clan, who held the titles of Hefen Zhen Guo Gong Fu Ren and Zhuang Prince Fu Jin. His secondary consort was from the Guo clan. His children included Yongchang (1737–1788), who held the title of Prince Zhuangshen of the First Rank; Yongke (1738–1794), a general of the third rank; and Yongjian (1741–1765). Additionally, he had a mistress from the Zhou clan.

Sources for Hongpu's life include Qing dynasty imperial records documenting the peerage and family lineage.