Fu-la-t’a was an imperial clansman, who rose rapidly by service in Peking and the provinces to be Viceroy of the Two Kiang in 1688, a post he worthily filled until his death. The Emperor K’and His described him as the only fit successor to Yu Ch’eng-lung, “a man of peace without weakness, not afraid of responsibility, and devoted to the people.” Canonised and included in the Temple of Worthies.