The Seven Grievances

Historically, this manifesto was first published by the head of the Manchu, Nurhaci, on the thirteenth day of the fourth lunar month in the third year of Tianming. The animosity between the Manchu tribes and Ming reached a zenith, leading to all-out war between the two powers. The Seven Grievances are as follows:\n\nThe Ming killed our ruler's father and grandfather without reason.\nThe Ming suppressed our people and favored rivaling clans.\nThe Ming violated agreement of territories with our ruler.\nThe Ming sent troops to protect our enemies against us.\nThe Ming supported other clans' plans to break their promise to our ruler.\nThe Ming forced our ruler to give up the lands in Chaihe, Sancha and Fuan.\nThe Ming's official Shang Bozhi abused his power and rode roughshod over the people.