건주좌위 추장 童倉의 조선 내조와 활동

Abstract

Dongshan played an important role in the Jianzhouzuowei’s taking root in the Suzihe river basin, and had a crucial role in the division into the Jianzhouzuowei and the Jianzhouyouwei. Moreover, he was a man of significant reputation in the history of the Qing Dynasty, recorded as the forefather of Nurhaci in books, including the Veritable records of the Manchus(Manzhou shilu). Given his reputation, the life of Dongsan, a chief of the Jianzhouzuowei who was active in the early and middle of the 15th century was examined in the present study. In particular, the background and cases of missions which he carried out in the Joseon Dynasty were analyzed and his specific mission activities in Hanyang were discussed. As a result, it was understood that Dongsan who had been dismissed as a mere tribal chief was a quite important person in the relationship with Joseon. In other words, at the turning point of his life the relationship with Joseon started. In addition, his missions to Hanyang had an impact on the Jurchen’s reception of Joseon, and gave a glimpse into the regulations regarding Joseon’s reception of the Jurchen which had not been exactly known. In addition, the detailed rituals of how a tribal chief of the Jurchen had audience with the King of Joseon and his specific traveling routes to Hanyang were able to be identified. Though the present study focused on the case of Dongsan, one of the most influential tribal chiefs of the Jurchen, there could be more opportunities for interpretation if the missions to Hanyang by other tribal chiefs whose historical records are scarce are examined.