This institution had separate branches for Mongols, Han Chinese, and Manchus and was begun under Nurhaci.
A mass marriage of 1,000 couples was organized by Prince Yoto to reward men of merit joining this institution. Switching from one branch of this institution into a more prestigious one could be accompanied by the addition of the suffix "-giya" to one's surname. The ineffectiveness of this institution later in its history led to it being superseded by units called yong ying. This institution's first expansion doubled its numbers with the addition of (*) "Bordered" groups that contrasted with the original "Plain" ones. This institution had separate branches for Mongols, Han Chinese, and Manchus and was begun under Nurhaci. For 10 points
A mass marriage of 1,000 couples was organized by Prince Yoto to reward men of merit joining this institution.
Banner system (accept Eight Banner armies, jakūn gūsa, or bāqÃ­; accept ethnic branches of the system; prompt on Manchu/Qing army)