Heshen (1750-1799), originally named Shanbao, styled Zhai, was of the Niohuru clan and from the second Jiala of the Manchu Plain Red Banner. He was born in the 15th year of the Qianlong reign, and lived in Donkey Meat Alley inside the Xizhi Gate. On the third day of the first month of Jiaying 4th year (1799), Senior Emperor Hongli passed away...