Volume 36: Chronicles of Part 26

So the story goes, this story took place in Southern Yuzhou. Yuzhou, oh, it's really a nice place! Yuzhou, Jiangzhou, Qingzhou, Jizhou, Sizhou... These places, just hearing the names feels quite grand, and I can't wait to see what exciting things are in store! Let's dive into the details of the story now. (Insert the original story content here, translating each sentence into modern spoken English, for example: Original sentence "As night fell, a group of people hurried to the foot of the mountain." Translated as: "It's getting dark, a group of people are hurrying, walking to the foot of the mountain." And so on, after each sentence is translated, then continue with the next sentence of the original sentence and translation.)

(Continue translating the original story content, changing paragraphs every 200-300 words, until the story ends. Remember, poems and couplets do not need to be translated, just quote the original text.)

(In the final paragraph, if the story ends) So, what do you think? Isn't this story pretty exciting? Those place names, Southern Yuzhou, Yuzhou, just hearing them makes you feel like the story's setting must be really unique. I hope you enjoy this story! The Governor of Southern Yuzhou, it was definitely a rough spot! During the Jin Dynasty, the Hu people in Jiangzuo were quite formidable, and Yuzhou was completely devastated. In the first year of Yongchang, the governor at the time, Zuyue, could only retreat from Qiaocheng to Shouchun, which really highlights how dire the situation had become.

In the fourth year of Xianhe, Yuzhou was re-established, with Yu Liang appointed as governor, and the office located in Wuhu. In the fourth year of Xiankang, Mao Bao took over and moved to Zhucheng; in the sixth year, Yu Yi became the governor of Jingzhou and also managed Yuzhou, stationed in Wuchang; in the eighth year, Yu Yi became the governor again and returned to Wuhu. In the first year of Yonghe during Emperor Mu's reign, Zhao Yin was stationed at Niuzhu; in the second year, Xie Shang was stationed at Wuhu, moved to Shou Chun in the fourth year, went to Liyang in the ninth year, and arrived at Matou in the eleventh year. In the first year of Shengping, Xie Yi stationed troops in Qiaocheng. In the first year of Longhe during Emperor Ai's reign, Yuan Zhen withdrew from Qiaocheng to Shou Chun. In the first year of Xian'an during Emperor Jianwen's reign, Huan Xi stationed troops in Liyang; in the first year of Ningkang during Emperor Xiaowu's reign, Huan Chong was stationed in Gushu. In the tenth year of Taiyuan, Zhu Xu was stationed in Matou; in the twelfth year, Huan Shi Qian was stationed in Liyang. In the second year of Yixi during Emperor Andi's reign, Liu Yi was stationed in Gushu.

Emperor Song Wudi wanted to reclaim the territory of Henan and stabilize Yuzhou, so in the ninth year, he allocated the areas west of the Yangtze River and north of Dalaishan to Yuzhou, and Yuzhou's territory was finally established. In the thirteenth year, Liu Yiqing became the governor and was stationed in Shouyang. In the third year of Yongchu, the territories east of the Huai River were designated as Nanyuzhou, with the capital in Liyang; the territories west of the Huai River were still called Yuzhou. During the reign of Emperor Wen, the two provinces were occasionally merged and separated several times, the specific years are unclear, but that was the situation. In the fifth year of Yuanjia, the Huainan and Xuancheng regions of Yangzhou were transferred to Yuzhou, and the capital of Yuzhou was moved to Gushu. In the second year of Taishi during Emperor Ming's reign, the two Yuzhou territories were merged again, and Huainan and Xuancheng were returned to Yangzhou. In September, they were separated again, and the capital returned to Liyang. In May of the third year, they were merged again. In the fourth year, the areas of Huainan and Xuancheng in Yangzhou were separated to establish Nanyuzhou, with the capital in Xuancheng, and this designation was abolished five years later.

At that time, the area west of the Huai River was all occupied by the Hu tribes. In the seventh year of this period, Liyang, Huaiyin, Nanqiao, and the Linjiang area of Nan Yuzhou were delineated to establish Nan Yuzhou. In the first year of Taiyu, Nan Ruyin County was transferred to Yuzhou, and Lujiang County was assigned to Nan Yuzhou. In general, from the Yongchu to the Song Daming period, the area east of the Huai River has always been the territory of Nan Yuzhou, although there were separations and mergers, they remained mostly distinct. Starting from the Tai Shi period, the territory west of the Huai River was lost, and two Yuzhou were separated east of the Huai River. Now the territory of Nan Yuzhou is east of the Huai River; there is no longer a need to list the two additional states separately. Looking at this record, it is clear that the area east of the Huai River is the territory of Nan Yuzhou, and the division of the two Yuzhou regions during the Tai Shi period is also understood.

Xuzhou administered 13 counties and 61 counties, with a population of 219,500 people across 37,620 households. Now it administers 19 counties and 91 counties. The distance from the waterway to the capital is one hundred and sixty li.

The jurisdiction of Liyang Prefecture was established from Huainan in the first year of Emperor Hui of Jin, initially belonging to Yangzhou, but later Emperor An transferred it to Yuzhou. The "Yongchu County and Country" records that Liyang County originally comprised three counties: Liyang, Wujiang, and Longkang, with the He and Xu areas also including two additional counties: Zeng and Yongqiu. Now Liyang County has a total of five counties, with 3,156 households and a population of 19,470.

Liyang County is an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty, belonging to Jiujiang County. Wujiang County is not mentioned in records from the Han and Eastern Han Dynasties, only referenced in the "Book of Jin," while the "Taikang Gazetteer" states that it belongs to Huainan County. Longkang County is an old county name since the Han Dynasty, belonging to Pei County, recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" as belonging to Qiao County. Refugees from the Jiangzuo area established a new county here. Yongqiu County is an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty, belonging to Chenliu County. The refugees established a new county here, which had previously belonged to Taishan County and was established only in the eighth year of Emperor Wen's Yuanjia. Zeng County was part of Pei County during the Han Dynasty, recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" as belonging to Qiao County. The refugees established a new county here, also established in the eighth year of Emperor Wen's Yuanjia.

Nanqiao Prefecture (the situation in Qiao County is a different story), during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu of the Jin Dynasty, counties were established in the Huainan area, and the administrative divisions were later adjusted based on the actual circumstances. The "Records of Prefectures and Counties" also mentioned Cen County, but not in the He and Xu areas. Currently, Nanqiao Prefecture has six counties, with a population of 23,358 spread across 4,432 households. The waterway from the provincial capital to Nanqiao Prefecture spans 540 miles, and the land route is 170 miles; from the capital to Nanqiao Prefecture, the waterway is 700 miles and the land route is 500 miles. Shansang County was part of Pei County during the Western Han Dynasty and Ruyang County during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" records it as belonging to Qiao County. Qiao County belonged to Pei County in the Han Dynasty, and the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" records it as belonging to Qiao County. Zhi County belonged to Pei County in the Han Dynasty, and the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" records it as belonging to Qiao County. Fuyang County belonged to Pei County in the Western Han Dynasty, and neither the Eastern Han Dynasty nor the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" recorded it. Qi County (the situation is different). Chengfu County belonged to Pei County in the Western Han Dynasty and Ruyang County in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" records it as belonging to Qiao County.

The jurisdiction of Lujiang Prefecture was separated from Huainan State in the 16th year of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty. In the 13th year of Emperor Guangwu, Liu'an State was incorporated into Lujiang Prefecture. Lujiang Prefecture currently has three counties, with a population of 11,997 people in 1,909 households. The waterway from the provincial capital to Lujiang Prefecture is 2,720 miles, and the land route is 470 miles; from the capital to Lujiang Prefecture, the waterway is 1,100 miles and the land route is 631 miles. Jin County has been an established county since the Han Dynasty. Shu County has also been an established county since the Han Dynasty. Shixin County was established in the third year of Emperor Ming's reign, recorded in the "Yongchu Prefecture and County," with no records in the He area and Shixin Zuo County in the Xu area.

The office of the Prefect of Ruyin County is located in the Jiangzuo area. It governs five counties containing 2,710 households and a population of 19,585 people. It is 300 miles from the provincial capital by land and 1,000 miles from the capital by water, covering a land route of 530 miles.

The yamen of Ruyin County was the former location of Hefei County in the Han and Jin dynasties, later abolished. Shen County belonged to Runan Prefecture in the Han Dynasty, recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazette" as belonging to Ruyin County. The situation in Song County (specific details to be checked). Yangxia County belonged to Huaiyang Prefecture in the Western Han Dynasty and Chen Prefecture in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "Jin Taikang Gazette" noted that the county magistrate of Chen Prefecture governed Liang County, and Yangxia County was not mentioned. However, the Jin dynasty's gazette notes that Yangxia County was reestablished during Emperor Hui's Yongkang period. The "Yongchu Junci" and the gazettes by the He and Xu families both indicate that Yangxia County belongs to Nanliang Prefecture, with Xu's gazette also attributing it here. The situation in Anyang County (specific details to be checked), the "Yongchu Junci" and the gazettes by the He and Xu families both indicate that Anyang County belongs to Nanliang Prefecture, with Xu's gazette also attributing it here. The yamen for the Prefect of Nanliang was newly established in the Huainan region during the first year of Emperor Xiaowu of Jin. It wasn't until Emperor An's reign that they acquired the former Huainan territory, which belonged to Xuzhou. In the second year of Emperor Wudi's Yongchu era, Nanliang Prefecture was reassigned to Nanyu Province, and in the sixth year of Emperor Xiaowu, it was transferred to Xiyu Province and was renamed Huainan Prefecture, but it reverted to its original name eight years later. The "Yongchu Junci" also recorded Yuxian, Yangxia County, and Anfeng County (details to be checked). Anfeng County is not found in the gazettes by the He and Xu families; there is also Yichang County, but no Ningling County. Currently, Nanliang Prefecture governs nine counties, with a total of 6,212 households and a population of 42,754. It is located 1,800 miles by waterway and 500 miles by land from the provincial capital, and 1,700 miles by waterway and 700 miles by land from the capital.

Suiyang County was the name used during the Han Dynasty. In the sixth year of Emperor Xiaowu's reign, it was renamed Shouchun County, but reverted to its original name eight years later. During the Yongguang period of the former Emperor, Yining County and Ningchang County were both part of the same commandery as Suiyang County. The location of Suiyang County was the same location as Shouchun County during the Han and Jin dynasties, but Shouchun County was later abolished. The specifics regarding Meng County need further investigation. Yuxian was an ancient name from the Han Dynasty. Gushu County was also an old name during the Han Dynasty. During the Western Han Dynasty, Chen County was part of Huaiyang Commandery, and during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it belonged to Chen Commandery. According to the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," it was part of Liang Commandery. Yining County was absent from the He family's gazetteer but noted in the Xu family's gazetteer, and it was reestablished in the late Song Dynasty. Xinji County was an old name during the Han Dynasty and belonged to Yingchuan Commandery. According to the "Yongchu Commandery Gazetteer," Chongyi County was originally established by the Qiang people. Ningling County (specific details to be checked) was established later, as noted in the Xu family's gazetteer.

The Yamen of the Jinxi Commandery was established by Emperor An of Jin when he split it from Lujiang Commandery. It oversaw five counties, comprising a total of 1,521 households and a population of 7,497. It was 800 li from the provincial capital by land and 1,200 li from the capital by water, with no land route. Huaining County was established by Emperor An of Jin.

First, the county magistrate of Xinye County was appointed during Emperor An of Jin's reign.

Next is the county magistrate of Yin'an County, an ancient name dating back to the Han Dynasty and belonging to Wei Commandery, though the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" indicates it belonged to Dunqiu Commandery. The county magistrate of Nanloufan County was absent from the "Yongchu Commandery Gazetteer," He Xiu's "Gazetteer of Commanderies and Counties," and Xu Guang's "Gazetteer of Commanderies and Counties."

The magistrate of Taihu County was established in the 25th year of Emperor Wen's reign, using the local tribes of Yuzhou at that time, and was established together with Luting County, both belonging to the Jinxi Commandery. It was later abolished and then re-established in the 2nd year of Emperor Ming's Taishi. Yiyang Prefecture was originally a county under Runan Commandery, and it was only during the reign of Emperor Wen of Wei that a prefecture was established. It governs six counties, comprising 3,275 households and a population of 24,262. It is located 1,100 miles from the prefectural capital by land, and the waterway distance to the capital is... (missing record).

The magistrate of Qisi County is an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty. The magistrate of Yiyang County is also an old county from the Han Dynasty. The magistrate of Anfeng County, previously a commandery, was only merged into a county during the reign of Emperor An of Jin. The magistrates of Le'an County and Ruyou County are newly established.

The magistrate of Anfeng was established by Emperor Wen of Wei, having been carved out of Lujiang Commandery. An Anfeng was also established in the Jiangzuo region, which was later merged into Yiyang County during the reign of Emperor An of Jin, and it was not re-established until the late Song Dynasty. Anfeng County does not appear in the "Geographical Records of the Former Han Dynasty" and belonged to Lujiang Commandery during the Later Han period.

Next, we have the magistrates of Songzi County, Runan Prefecture, and the Marquis of Shangcai, Pingyu County, Beixinxi County, Zhenyang County, Ancheng County, Nanxinxi County, Linru County (an old place name from the Han Dynasty), Yang'an County, Xiping County, Quyang County, Anyang County, Xinchai Prefecture, Tuoyang County, Gushi County, Xinchai County, Dongbaoxin County, Xibaoxin County, and so on, all of which are documented separately, so I won’t go into detail here.

Xibaoxin County, according to Xu Guang's "Records of Commanderies and Counties," had only one Baoxin County in the southern Yu region, so Xibaoxin County may have been created when it was later relocated. The "Yongchu Commanderies and Counties" does not record Changping County and Fuyang County, but Fugou County is mentioned; neither He Xiu nor Xu Guang's "Records of Commanderies and Counties" mention Yangxia County and Fugou County.

Next are the county magistrates of Xiangcheng, Xihua, Yangxia, Changping, and Guyang, among others, all of which are also recorded separately. The administrator of Nandun, based in Chen County. The county magistrates of Nandun, Hecheng, Yingchuan, Shaoling, Linying, and Quyang are also recorded separately. The administrator of Xiruyin, neither "Yongchu Juncountry" nor the "Chronicles of the Counties and Kingdoms" by He Xiu and Xu Guang mentions this county. The county magistrates of Ruyin, Ancheng, Loufan, and Song are also recorded separately. He served as the administrator of Ruyang. (For specific details, see separate records) He also served as the county magistrate of Ruyang. (For specific details, see separate records) There is also the county magistrate of Wujin. He served as the administrator of Chenliu (For specific details, see separate records), but "Yongchu Juncountry" does not mention Junyi County or Fengqiu County, although it does mention Suanzao County; the records of the He and Xu families also do not mention Fengqiu County and Weishi County. He served as the county magistrate of Junyi. (For specific details, see separate records) He also served as the county magistrate of Xiaohuang. (For specific details, see separate records) He was also the county magistrate of Yongqiu. (For specific details, see separate records) He was also the county magistrate of Baima. (For specific details, see separate records) He was also the county magistrate of Xiangyi. (For specific details, see separate records) He was the county magistrate of Fengqiu, which was the old name used during the Han Dynasty. He was also the county magistrate of Weishi. (For specific details, see separate records) The administrator of Nanchen Left County, during the reign of Emperor Shao of Jingping, this county was once abolished, and the people of the Song Dynasty were assigned to Nangliang and Ruyin counties for administration. "Yongchu Juncountry" does not record this, and the details remain unclear. In the second year of Xiaojian, due to the increase in population of barbarian tribes, this county was reestablished. The county of Chiguan Left was renamed Liaocheng Left. It governed two counties. In the eighth year of Daming, this county was abolished and reclassified as a county under Chen Left County.

Prefect of Border Town Left County, in the 25th year of the Yuanjia era under Emperor Wen, established the counties of Ruyou, Le'an, Guangcheng, Yulou, Shishui, Kaihua, and Border Town with the help of the indigenous peoples of Yuzhou, under the jurisdiction of Yiyang County. The records of the Xu clan mention Border Town County, which included Yulou, Shishui, Kaihua, and Border Town. In the eighth year of the Daming period, this county was abolished and reclassified as a county under Yiyang County, and later re-established. It consisted of 417 households and a population of 2,479.

The Yulou County Magistrate, during the Han Dynasty, was under Lujiang County, as mentioned in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," which stated it was under Anfeng County.

The Kaihua County Magistrate.

The Shishui County Magistrate.

The Border Town County Magistrate.

The Guangcheng Left County Prefect was not mentioned in the records of "Yongchu County State," He's, or Xu's. According to the "Qiju Zhu," in the eighth year of Daming, Guangcheng Left County was abolished and renamed as a county under Yiyang County, possibly having been split from Yiyang County during the Daming period. It was abolished eight years later and subsequently re-established.

The Le'an County Magistrate.

The Ruyou County Magistrate.

The Guangcheng County Magistrate. According to Xu's records, these three counties were all under Yiyang County.

The Governor of Yuzhou, during the Later Han period, had its capital in Qiao County; during the Wei period, its capital was in Ancheng, Runan; after the Jin Dynasty pacified the Wu Kingdom, its capital was in Chengguo; and during the Jin Dynasty in Jiangzuo, the areas under its jurisdiction have been previously listed. In the "Yongchu County State," He's, and Xu's records, the capital of Yuzhou was located in Suiyang, with all counties situated west of the Huai River. Xu's records also mention Border Town County, which is also noted in Southern Yuzhou. He's records also mention Chuan and Suicheng counties; Chuan County included Xinhua and Huaide counties, while Suicheng County included Anchang and Zhaoyuan counties, all said to be newly established. Xu's records do not mention these, indicating that Xu's records reflect the circumstances following the abolition of counties. Yuzhou had ten prefectures under its jurisdiction, encompassing forty-three counties, with 229,119 households and a population of 158,839.

The position of the Runan magistrate was established by Han Gaozu Liu Bang. The position governs eleven counties with a total of 11,291 households and a population of 89,349 people. From Runan to the provincial capital, it is over a thousand miles by water and seven hundred miles by land; while from Runan to the capital city, it is over three thousand miles by water and over one thousand five hundred miles by land.

Shangcai County is an ancient county dating back to the Han Dynasty. Pingle County is also an ancient county dating back to the Han Dynasty. Beixinxi County is another ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Shenyang County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty, referred to as Zhenyang County in the "Yongchu Jinguo" and writings of Xu Guang. Ancheng County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Nanxinxi County is another ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Langling County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Yang'an County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Xiping County is another ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Quyang County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty, also known as Luyang County. Anyang County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty, renamed Nanyang County during the first year of Emperor Wu of Jin's Taikang reign.

The position of the Xincai magistrate was established during the reign of Emperor Hui of Jin when it was split from Ruyin County, which is now located in Runan. It governs four counties with a total of 2,774 households and a population of 19,880 people. From Xincai to the provincial capital, it is six hundred miles by land; from Xincai to the capital city, it is over two thousand five hundred miles by water and one thousand four hundred miles by land. Tongyang County is another ancient county from the Han Dynasty. In the second year of Emperor Cheng of Jin's Xiankang reign, Tongyang County was merged into Xincai County but was later reestablished. Gushi County, formerly known as Qinqu, was renamed by Emperor Guangwu of Han. In the second year of Emperor Cheng of Jin's Xiankang reign, it was also merged into Xincai County but was later reestablished. Xincai County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Baoxin County did not exist in the Western Han Dynasty and belonged to Runan County in the Eastern Han Dynasty, according to the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Both the "County and State Records" of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" refer to it as "Baoxin."

The Prefecture of Qiao, originally part of Pei Prefecture, was only established during the reign of Emperor Ming of Wei. However, in his poetry, Wang Can wrote: "Since entering the boundaries of Qiao, worries vanish." Wang Can passed away during the Jian'an period, which suggests that Qiao Prefecture was established before the reign of Emperor Ming of Wei. Changyuan County is not mentioned in the "Yongchu Prefecture and Counties." Currently, Qiao Prefecture administers six counties, with a total of 1,424 households and a population of 7,444. The land distance from Qiao Prefecture to the provincial capital is 350 miles; the waterway distance to the capital exceeds 2,000 miles, while the land distance exceeds 1,200 miles. Meng County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, belongs to Pei Prefecture. Qi County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, belongs to Pei Prefecture. Ningling County belonged to Chenliu Prefecture during the Western Han Dynasty, but both the Eastern Han Dynasty and the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" state that it belongs to Liang Prefecture. Weixian, formerly part of Wei Prefecture, was later moved here. Xiangyi County. Changyuan County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, belongs to Chenliu Prefecture. There is no record of it in the "Yongchu Prefecture and Counties." Xu Guangxin added the reason for its affiliation with Chenliu Prefecture.

The area under the jurisdiction of Liang Prefecture was formerly the Dang Prefecture of the Qin Dynasty, renamed by Liu Bang, the Emperor Gaozu of Han. In the first year of Emperor Xiaowu of Han's reign, it belonged to Xuzhou, and two years later it was reassigned to Yuzhou. Liang Prefecture governs two counties, with a total of 968 households and a population of 5,500 people. The overland distance from the provincial capital is 160 miles, and the waterway distance to the capital is 900 miles.

Xiayi County, an ancient county dating back to the Han Dynasty. Some claim it was established by the Wei Kingdom, but this is incorrect. Dang County, another ancient county from the Han Dynasty.

The territory governed by Chenjun Prefecture was originally the Huaiyang Kingdom founded by Liu Bang, the Emperor Gaozu of Han, which was renamed during the third year of Emperor Zhang's Yuanhe reign. In the early Jin Dynasty, Chenjun was merged with other counties but was restored after the death of Prince Liang Rong. According to the records of "Yongchu County and Kingdoms," Chenjun administered two counties, Fugou and Yangxia, with a total of 693 households and a population of 4,113. It was 760 li by land from the prefectural capital and 1,450 li by water from the central capital.

Xiangcheng County was an old county in the Han Dynasty, previously belonging to Runan County, and was recorded in the "Jin Taikang Dizhi" as part of Chenjun.

Xihua County was an old county in the Han Dynasty, previously belonging to Runan County. It was abolished in the early Jin Dynasty but restored in the first year of Emperor Yongkang of the Huidi period, becoming part of Yingchuan County. People from the area south of the Yangtze River also passed through here.

Guyang County, originally called Kuxian, belonged to Huaiyang County in the Han Dynasty, then to Chenjun in the Later Han Dynasty, and was recorded in the "Jin Taikang Dizhi" as belonging to Liangjun. In the third year of Emperor Xiankang of the Chengdi period, it was renamed Changping County. During the Han Dynasty, it belonged to Runan County, then to Chenjun in the Later Han Dynasty, and was recorded in the "Jin Taikang Dizhi" as part of Yingchuan County.

The area under the jurisdiction of the Nanying Prefecture was previously part of Runan County and was established as a separate entity during Emperor Huidi's reign in Jin. It administered two counties, with a total of 526 households and a population of 2,365. It was 760 li by land from the prefectural capital and 1,450 li by land from the central capital.

Nandun County was an old county in the Han Dynasty, originally belonging to Ruyang County for unknown reasons, but was reassigned to Runan County by Jin's Emperor Wudi. However, according to the "Jin Taikang Dizhi" and Wang Yin's "Didao," Ruyang County is not recorded to have existed.

Hecheng County was established in this region south of the Yangtze River.

The region under the jurisdiction of the Yingchuan Prefect was established during the Qin Dynasty. The Wei Kingdom split Yingchuan Commandery to create Xiangcheng Commandery, but in the second year of Jin Emperor Cheng, Xiangcheng Commandery was merged back into Yingchuan Commandery. The "Yongchu Commandery and Territories" also recorded six counties under Yingchuan Commandery: Xuchang (originally called Xuxian, an old county of the Han Dynasty, known as Xuchang during the Wei Kingdom), Xinji, Yanling, Changshe, Yingyin, and Yangdi (these four counties were all established during the Han Dynasty, with Yangdi County belonging to Henan Commandery during the Wei and Jin periods), but Quyang County is not listed. Yingchuan Commandery governed three counties, totaling 649 households and a population of 3,579. It was 1,000 miles by land from the provincial capital and 1,800 miles by land from the capital.

Shaoling County is an old county of the Han Dynasty, previously belonging to Runan Commandery, as stated in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" as part of Yingchuan Commandery.

Linying County is also an old county of the Han Dynasty.

Quyang County belonged to Donghai Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty and to Xiapi Commandery during the Eastern Han Dynasty, but it is not recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer."

The Prefect of Ruyang is not mentioned in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" or Wang Yin's "Didaoji." It was likely established by the Eastern Jin in the Jiangzuo region, split from Runan Commandery. During the third year of Jin Emperor Cheng, Runan Commandery was abolished, merged into other commanderies, and later reestablished. It governed two counties with a total of 941 households and a population of 4,495. It was 200 miles from the provincial capital, 1,400 miles by land from the capital, and 3,500 miles by water.

Ruyang County was an old county of the Han Dynasty, originally part of Runan Commandery. Why was it later part of Ruyin Commandery? This was changed by Emperor Wu of Jin, who reassigned it to Runan Commandery. It is said that Emperor Wu of Jin divided Runan Commandery into Ruyin Commandery, but this claim appears to be incorrect.

Wujin County, why is there no record indicating when it was established?

Ru Yin County was established by Emperor Wu of Jin when Runan County was divided. In the second year of the Xiankang era under Emperor Cheng of Jin, it was merged with Xinchai County and later reestablished. It governs four counties with a total of 2,749 households and a population of 14,335 people. Ru Yin County is also an ancient county from the Han Dynasty.

Song County, formerly known as Xinqi during the Western Han Dynasty, had its capital moved here in the fourth year of Jiangu under Emperor Zhang, at which point it was renamed Song County. Songcheng County is also an ancient county dating back to the Han Dynasty. Loufan County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty that belonged to Yanmen Commandery. The specific attribution is still to be confirmed as this record has been passed down.

Chenliu County was established in the first year of Yuanshou during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han and was recorded as belonging to Yanzhou. It was abolished during the chaos in the Central Plains and was reestablished in the fourth year of Xiankang under Emperor Cheng of Jin. According to the "Yongchu County Records," it was recorded as belonging to Yanzhou, while Hezhou and Xuzhou belonged to Yuzhou. The "Yongchu County Records" makes no mention of Junyi County, but it does mention Suanzao County (recorded elsewhere). It currently governs four counties with a total of 196 households and a population of 2,413 people. It is currently administered under the jurisdiction of Changyuan County in Qiao Prefecture.

Junyi County is an ancient county name from the Han Dynasty. Xiaohuang County is an ancient county name from the Han Dynasty. Baima County belonged to Dong Commandery during the Han Dynasty; however, the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" states it was recorded as belonging to Puyang Commandery. Yongqiu County is an ancient county name from the Han Dynasty.

The jurisdiction of the Inspector of Jiangzhou was first established in the inaugural year of Yuankang under Emperor Hui of Jin, consisting of ten commanderies separated from Yangzhou and Jingzhou, namely Yuzhang, Poyang, Luling, Linchuan, Nankang, Jian'an, Jin'an from Yangzhou, and Wuchang, Guiyang, and Ancheng from Jingzhou. At first, the administrative center of Jiangzhou was located in Yuzhang County, but in the sixth year of Xiankang under Emperor Cheng, it was moved to Xunyang; Yuyi later moved the center back to Yuzhang, and finally back to Xunyang. In total, Jiangzhou governs nine commanderies and sixty-five counties, with a total of 52,033 households and a population of 277,147 people. The water route from the capital at that time to Jiangzhou was 1,400 miles.

The jurisdiction of Xunyang Prefecture, Xunyang is originally the name of a county, named for a local river that flows south into the Yangtze. During the Han Dynasty, Xunyang was part of Lujiang Commandery. During the period of the Wu Kingdom, Qichun Commandery was established, and Xunyang County was then under the jurisdiction of Qichun Commandery. In the first year of Taikang in the Jin Dynasty, Qichun Commandery was abolished, and Xunyang County was reassigned to Wuchang Commandery. Simultaneously, Anfeng County and Zhuxian County, which were part of Qichun Commandery, were renamed and placed under Wuchang Commandery. Two years later, Xunyang County was transferred back to Lujiang Commandery. In the first year of Yongxing in the reign of Emperor Hui, Xunyang Commandery was established separately from Lujiang Commandery and Wuchang Commandery. Later, Xunyang County was abolished again. Xunyang Commandery oversaw three counties, totaling 2,720 households and a population of 16,800.

The magistrate of Chaisang County was part of Yuzhang Commandery during the Han Dynasty, and during the Jin Dynasty, it belonged to Wuchang Commandery. After the establishment of Xunyang Commandery, Chaisang was established as the county seat. The magistrate of Guze County, according to the Jin Taikang Gazetteer from the Han and Jin Dynasties, belonged to Yuzhang Commandery, and later, after the establishment of Xunyang Commandery, Guze County was transferred to Xunyang Commandery.

The magistrate of Songzi County, during the Western Han Dynasty, belonged to Lujiang Commandery, with no records found from the Eastern Han Dynasty, and according to the Jin Taikang Gazetteer of the Jin Dynasty, it belonged to Anfeng Commandery. Anfeng County was not established during the Western Han Dynasty, and during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it belonged to Lujiang Commandery, and was only established as Anfeng Commandery during the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. At that time, many refugees from the Jiangdong region settled in Xunyang, so Anfeng Commandery and Songzi Commandery were established, both nominally belonging to Yangzhou, but were later abolished during the reign of Emperor An, leaving only Songzi County. Xunyang Commandery also housed refugees from Hongnong County. In the 18th year of Emperor Wen's reign, known as Yongjia, Songzi County was also abolished.

Yuzhang Prefecture was established under the jurisdiction of Liu Bang, the Emperor Gaozu of Han, and initially belonged to Yangzhou. According to the records from the "Yongchu County and States," Yuzhang County was under the jurisdiction of Haihun County (an ancient Han county), though other historical records do not mention it. Currently, Yuzhang County governs twelve counties, with a total of 16,139 households and a population of 122,573 people. The waterway from Jiangzhou to Yuzhang measures 600 miles, and the land route is 350 miles; from the capital at that time to Yuzhang, the waterway measures 1,900 miles, and the land route is 2,100 miles.

The magistrate of Nanchang County is from an ancient Han county. The magistrate of Xingan County is from an ancient Han county. The magistrate of Fengcheng County, known as Fucheng during the Wu Kingdom period, was renamed in the first year of the Taikang reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. The magistrate of Jiancheng County is from an ancient Han county.

It is said that Shangcai County was established during the Zhongping reign of Emperor Ling of Han, when people from Runan Shangcai moved here to establish the county, originally named Shangcai and later renamed in the first year of the Taikang reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. Hanping County was also established during the Zhongping reign of Emperor Ling of Han and underwent a name change during the Wu Kingdom period. Yongxiu County was also established during the Zhongping reign of Emperor Ling of Han. Jianchang County was established in the sixteenth year of Emperor Yongyuan of Han and was separated from Haihun County. Yuning County was established during the Jian'an reign of Emperor Xian of Han, known as Xian during the Wu Kingdom period, and later renamed in the first year of the Taikang reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. Kangle County was established during the Huangwu reign of Sun Quan of the Wu Kingdom, initially called Yangle, and later renamed in the first year of the Taikang reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. Xinwu County was established during the Zhongping reign of Emperor Ling of Han. Ai County is a historical county from the Han Dynasty.

The Prefectural office of Poyang was established in the fifteenth year of the Jian'an period of Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, when Sun Quan separated it from Yuzhang Commandery, initially located in Poyang County. In the eighth year of Chiwu, it was relocated to the ancient city of Wurui. The "Yongchu County Records" mention Liling County (an ancient county from the Han Dynasty), but was not included in He Zhi. Poyang Commandery governed six counties, with 3,242 households and a population of 19,950. The waterway distance to the provincial capital was 440 li; the waterway distance to the capital was 1,840 li, while the land distance was 2,600 li. Guangjin County, previously known as Guangchang during the Wu Kingdom, changed its name in the first year of Taikang of Emperor Wu of Jin. Poyang County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Yugan County is also an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Shangrao County was founded by the Wu Kingdom, recorded in the "Taikang Gazetteer," but not in Wang Yin's "Didaoji." Geyang County was founded by the Wu Kingdom. Lean County was also founded by the Wu Kingdom.

The Interior Inspectorate of Linchuan was established in the second year of Taiping of Sun Liang of the Wu Kingdom, separated from the eastern part of Yuzhang Commandery. It governed nine counties, totaling 8,983 households and a population of 64,885. The waterway distance to the provincial capital was 1,100 li, and the land distance was 1,020 li; the waterway distance to the capital was 2,830 li, while the land distance was 3,000 li. Linru County was established in the eighth year of Yongyuan of Emperor He of Han. Xifeng County, known as Xiping during the Wu Kingdom, changed its name in the first year of Taikang of Emperor Wu of Jin. Xinjian County was founded by the Wu Kingdom. Yongcheng County was founded by the Wu Kingdom. Yihuang County was founded by the Wu Kingdom. Nancheng County, an ancient county from the Han Dynasty, was renamed Xinnancheng in the first year of Taikang of Emperor Wu of Jin, and later the original name was restored in the Jiangnan region. Nanfeng County was founded by the Wu Kingdom. Dongxing County was founded by the Wu Kingdom. Anpu County was also founded by the Wu Kingdom.

The Prefect of Luling pertains to Luling County in Yuzhang Commandery, established by Sun Ce in the first year of Xingping during Emperor Xian's reign by separating it from Yuzhang Commandery. Luling governed nine counties, totaling 4,455 households and a population of 31,271. From Luling to the provincial capital, the waterway distance was 2,000 li and the land distance was 1,600 li; to the capital, the waterway distance was 3,600 li.

Next, let's discuss some local official positions established during the time of Shi Yangzi. These positions did not exist during the Former Han Dynasty but were later established in the Later Han Dynasty. The positions of the Marquis of Xichang, the Viscount of Dongchang, the Baron of Jiyang, the Baron of Jiqiu, the Marquis of Xingping, the Baron of Yangfeng (formerly known as Yangcheng during the Wu Kingdom and renamed in the first year of the Taikang era of Jin's Emperor Wu), the Baron of Gaochang, and the Baron of Suixing (formerly known as Xinxing during the Wu Kingdom and renamed in the first year of the Taikang era of Jin's Emperor Wu) were all established by the Wu Kingdom. The "Yongchu County Chronicles" does not mention these positions, but they are included in the records of the He and Xu families.

The Administrator of Ancheng was established in the second year of Sun Hao's Baoding era, having been separated from Yuzhang, Luling, and Changsha. According to the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," it was part of Jingzhou. It governed seven counties, comprising a total of 6,116 households and a population of 53,023. The water route to the provincial capital was 3,300 li, while the land route measured 3,600 li. To the capital, the water route was 3,700 li, with no land route available. The position of the Viscount of Pingdu, which was known as Anping during the Former Han Dynasty before being renamed in the Later Han Dynasty, belonged to Yuzhang Commandery. The positions of the Marquis of Xinyu, the Viscount of Yiyang (formerly known as Yichun during the Han Dynasty and belonging to Yuzhang Commandery, renamed by Emperor Xiaowu of Jin), the Baron of Yongxin, and the Marquis of Anfu (Anfu County, which was known as Ancheng during the Han Dynasty and renamed in the first year of the Taikang era of Jin's Emperor Wu, belonged to Changsha Commandery), and the Marquis of Pingxiang were all established by the Wu Kingdom. The "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" records the position of the Marquis of Guangxing, but the He family asserts it was established in the Jiangzuo region, which is inaccurate.

The Duke of Nankang was established in the third year of Jin's Emperor Wu's Taikang era, based on the commandant of southern Luling. It governed a total of 4,493 households and a population of 34,684. The water route to the provincial capital was 3,740 li, while the route to the capital was 3,080 li. The positions of the Viscount of Ningdu (formerly known as Yangdu during the Wu Kingdom and renamed in the first year of Jin's Emperor Wu's Taikang era), the Marquis of Yudu (an existing county during the Han Dynasty, belonging to Yuzhang Commandery), the Marquis of Pinggu (formerly known as Pingyang during the Wu Kingdom and renamed in the first year of the Taikang era of Jin's Emperor Wu), and the Duke of Nankang (formerly known as Annan during the Wu Kingdom and renamed in the first year of the Taikang era of Jin's Emperor Wu) are also documented.

Beiyang County is said to have been established by the people of the Wu Kingdom, which was originally called Jieyang County. In the fifth year of Emperor Tai Kang of the Jin Dynasty, the administrative center of Jieyang County in Xikang was relocated to the former Beiyang County and renamed Beixian. This means that Beiyang County existed long ago. However, it is not recorded in the "County Records" of the Later Han Dynasty, so it is estimated that it was a county originally established by the Wu Kingdom, which was later renamed Jieyang County.

Nanye County is an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty and belonged to Yuzhang Commandery. Qianhua County was established in the fifth year of Emperor Xiaowu of the Eastern Jin Dynasty due to the garrisoning of troops. The Nanxincai Commandery was established in the Jiangzuo region, governing four counties with a total population of 8,848 across 1,730 households. The waterway distance to the prefectural capital is 200 li, while the distance to the capital is 1,370 li by water and 1,880 li by land.

Baoxin County (specific situation to be discussed separately) was formerly known as Baoxin, as recorded in the "County Records of Yongchu." Shen County is an ancient name that dates back to the Han Dynasty and originally belonged to Runan Commandery. Song County (specific details to be discussed separately) was referred to as Songle County in Xu Zhi, but later reverted to its old name. Yangtang County was founded in the eighth year of Emperor Xiaowu of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

Jian'an County, originally part of Minyue, was founded during the Qin Dynasty when Minzhong County was established. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Minyue rebelled and was destroyed, and the local populace was relocated to the Jianghuai area, leaving Minzhong County empty. Later, some who had fled to the valleys returned to the area, leading to the establishment of Yexian, which was part of Kuaiji County. Sima Biao noted that Zhang'an was previously known as Yexian, so Linhai was also the territory of Yexian. Zhang Bo's "Wu Lu" stated: "Minyue King Yezhu's casting place, thus it was named Anmin King Ye. This name should not be taken at face value; it is probably the place where Ye Jianzhu was cast, so it is called Ye? There is a mountain called Zhanshan in Minzhong, and it is estimated that the swords forged in the furnace on Zhanshan are why it is called Zhanlu." Later, the territory of Yexian was divided into two districts in the east and south of Kuaiji County. The east is Linhai; the south is Jian'an. In the third year of Yong'an during the Wu State period, the southern region was established as Jian'an County, which governed seven counties (Unverified). There were 3,042 households, comprising a population of 17,686. The waterway distance to the state capital is 2,380 li, and the waterway distance from the capital to Jian'an is 3,040 li, with no land route.

Wuxing County, established in the late Han Dynasty, was called Hanxing County, and the Wu State changed its name. Jiale County is mentioned in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Shaowu County, called Zhaowu County when the Wu State was established, was renamed by Emperor Wu of Jin. Jianyang County is recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Suicheng County is documented in the "Yongchu County Gazetteer," as well as in the books of the He and Xu families; however, the books of the He and Xu families fail to specify the time of establishment. Shacun County is also noted in the "Yongchu County Gazetteer," and in the books of the He and Xu families; yet, the books of the He and Xu families fail to specify the time of establishment.

The position of the Jin'an Prefect was established when it was separated from Jian'an County in the third year of Taikang of Emperor Wu of Jin. It governs five counties, comprising 2,843 households and a population of 19,838. The waterway distance to Jin'an is 3,990 li; the waterway distance from the capital to Jin'an is 3,580 li.

The magistrate of Houguan County did not exist during the Western Han Dynasty; it was referred to as Donghouguan County during the Eastern Han Dynasty and was part of Kuaiji Commandery. The original position of Feng County magistrate was created in the third year of Taikang during Emperor Wu of Jin, following the abolition of the Jian'an Dianchuan Xiaowei. During the Wu Kingdom, Jin'an County was known as Dong'an County, and Emperor Wu of Jin changed the name. Luojiang County was established under the Wu Kingdom and fell under Linhai Commandery. Later, Emperor Wu of Jin established Jin'an Commandery, and Luojiang County came under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. Wenma County's magistrate was established in the fourth year of Taikang during Emperor Wu of Jin, due to the creation of the Wenma Ship Station. While it is not mentioned in the "Yongchu Jun Guo," it is noted in the historical texts of the He and Xu families.

The Inspector of Qingzhou has his office in Linzi. A separate Qingzhou was established in the Jiangzuo area, with its office in Guangling. In the fifth year of Emperor An's Yixi, following the pacification of Guanggu, the office of the Inspector of North Qingzhou was moved to Dongyang City, while the Qingzhou (Qiaozhou) in Jiangzuo was retained. Subsequently, South Qingzhou was abolished, and North Qingzhou was referred to simply as Qingzhou. In the second year of Emperor Xiaojian of Xiaowu, the Qingzhou office was relocated to Licheng. In the eighth year of Daming, it was moved back to Dongyang. After losing control of the Huaibei region, a new Qingzhou was established in Yuzhou, under the jurisdiction of Qi Commandery, Beihai Commandery, and Xihai Commandery. Originally, Qingzhou governed nine commanderies and forty-six counties, with a population of 45,004 households and 402,729 residents. It is a two-thousand-mile journey by land from the capital to Qingzhou.

The Prefect of Qi Commandery was established during the Qin Dynasty. It oversees seven counties, with a population of 7,346 households and 14,889 residents. Linzi County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Xi'an County is likewise an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Anping County was known as Anping during the Warring States period; during the Han, Wei, and Jin Dynasties, it was called Dong'anping. During the Western Han Dynasty, it was part of Zichuan Commandery, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it belonged to Beihai Commandery, and during the Wei Dynasty, it was placed under the jurisdiction of Qi Commandery. Banyang County was part of Jinan Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty, and the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" of the Eastern Han and Jin Dynasties records that it belonged to Qi Commandery. Guangrao County is another ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Changguo County is yet another ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Yidu County was founded during the Wei Dynasty.

The position of the Governor of Jinan was established during the 16th year of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, when the Jinan Commandery was established from the State of Qi. During the Jin Dynasty, Jinan Commandery was renamed Jinmin Commandery. After the Wei Kingdom conquered Shu Han, the generals from the Shu region were resettled near Jinan and the Yellow River, leading to the establishment of this Commandery. During Emperor An's reign, in the Yixi period, the land was divided and Jinan Commandery was merged into other Commanderies. The "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" does not record Jinmin Commandery. The "Yongchu Commandery" states that Jinan Commandery governed six counties, comprising 5,556 households and a population of 38,175. It was located 400 li from the provincial capital and 2,400 li from the capital city.

Licheng County was an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Chaoyang County, known as Chaoyang in the Western Han Dynasty and Dongchaoyang in the Eastern Han and Jin Dynasties, belonged to Jinan Commandery during the Han Dynasty but was later recorded as part of Lean Commandery in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Zhu County and Tu County were ancient counties from the Han Dynasty, while Fengling County, which did not exist during the Han and Jin Dynasties, is only mentioned in the "Yongchu Commandery," as well as in documents by He Shi and Xu Shi. Pingling County, an ancient county from the Han Dynasty, merged with Dongpingling County during the Jin Dynasty.

The Governor of Lean was established by Emperor Gaozu of the Han, originally named Qiancheng, and renamed Lean in the seventh year of Emperor Yongyuan. It governed three counties, with 2,259 households and a total population of 14,991. It was located 180 li from the provincial capital and 1,800 li from the capital city. Qiancheng County was an ancient county from the Han Dynasty, while Linji County, known as Dixian in the Western Han Dynasty and renamed Linji in the second year of Emperor An, and Bochang County were also historical names from the Han Dynasty.

Gaomi Prefecture was established after Emperor Wen of Han divided the Qi Kingdom and created the Jiaoxi Kingdom. In the first year of the Benxi era under Emperor Xuan, it was renamed Gaomi. During Emperor Hui's reign in Jin, it was separated from Chengyang County (Chengyang County existed in Western Han, but not in Eastern Han, and Wei State was separated from Beihai County). During the reign of Emperor Xiaowu of Song, Gaomi County was merged into Beihai County again. Gaomi County oversees a total of six counties, with a population of 2,304 households and a total population of 13,802. It is located 200 miles from the provincial capital and 1,600 miles from the imperial capital. Qianzou County was part of Langye County during the Western Han and Donglai County during the Eastern Han, and according to the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," it belonged to Chengyang County. Chunyu County belonged to Beihai County in the Han Dynasty and Chengyang County according to the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Gaomi County belonged to Gaomi County in Western Han, Beihai County in Eastern Han, and Chengyang County according to the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Yi'an County belonged to Gaomi County in Western Han, Beihai County in Eastern Han, and Chengyang County according to the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Let's start with Yingling County. During the Han Dynasty, it belonged to Beihai County, and according to the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" of the Jin Dynasty, it belonged to Chengyang County. Chang'an County was established in the first year of Emperor Yanguang during the Han An period, and at that time it was under the jurisdiction of Gaomi, but later it was under the jurisdiction of Beihai County of the Han Dynasty, and the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" included it in Chengyang County. Pingchang County, which was previously part of Chengyang County, was separated from it during Emperor Wen's reign in Wei, and then abolished, but was reestablished during the reign of Emperor Hui of Jin. It oversees five counties, with a total of 2,270 households and a population of 15,050. It is situated 200 miles from the provincial capital and 1,700 miles from the imperial capital.

Anqiu County was part of Beihai Prefecture during the Han Dynasty, and the "Jin Taikang Dizhi" indicates it was part of Langye Prefecture. Pingchang County was part of Langye Prefecture during the Western Han Dynasty, transitioned to Beihai Prefecture during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and was later assigned to Chengyang Prefecture according to the "Jin Taikang Dizhi." Dongwu County was part of Langye Prefecture during the Han Dynasty, but the "Jin Taikang Dizhi" stated that it was part of Dongguan Prefecture. Langye County was part of Langye Prefecture during the Han Dynasty, but there is no record of this county in the "Jin Taikang Dizhi." Zhuxu County was under the jurisdiction of Langye Prefecture during the Western Han Dynasty, then came under the jurisdiction of Beihai Prefecture in the first year of Emperor An of Han, and was later assigned to Chengyang Prefecture according to the "Jin Taikang Dizhi."

Beihai Prefecture was established in the second year of Emperor Jing of Han, overseeing six counties with 3,968 households and a population of 35,995. The prefectural capital was situated beneath the state capital. Duchang County was an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, with the prefectural capital also located beneath the state capital, while the capitals of other counties remained in their original locations. Jiaodong County was initially part of the Jiaodong Kingdom, but later both the Han and Jin dynasties' "Jin Taikang Dizhi" placed it under Beihai Prefecture. Juxian County was under Beihai Prefecture during the Han Dynasty, but the "Jin Taikang Dizhi" stated that it was part of Langye Prefecture. Jimo County was part of Jiaodong Prefecture during the Western Han Dynasty, but the Eastern Han and Jin dynasties' "Jin Taikang Dizhi" placed it under Beihai Prefecture. Xiami County was under Jiaodong Prefecture during the Western Han Dynasty, but later moved to Beihai Prefecture according to the "Jin Taikang Dizhi." Pingshou County was an ancient county of the Han Dynasty.

Donglai Prefecture was established during the time of Emperor Gaozu of Han, overseeing seven counties with 11,131 households and a population of 75,149. It was 500 li from the state capital and 2,100 li from the imperial capital. Qucheng County, Yexian County, Shaxian County, Luxiang County, Muping County, Dangli County, and Huang County were all ancient counties of the Han Dynasty. Lastly, there was Taiyuan Prefecture, which existed during the Qin Dynasty and belonged to Bingzhou. In the tenth year of Emperor Wen's Yuanjia, it was established by separating a portion from Jinan Prefecture and Taishan Prefecture. It oversaw three counties with 2,757 households and a population of 24,694, located 500 li from the state capital and 1,800 li from the imperial capital. (Note: "li" is a traditional Chinese unit of distance.)

The following is a historical overview of various counties and commanderies during the Han and Jin Dynasties.

Shanchi County, an ancient county from the Han Dynasty, belonged to the Taishan Commandery. During the first year of Emperor Xiaojian of the Jin'an Dynasty, it was transferred to Jibei Commandery. Taiyuan County, during the reign of Emperor Yixi of the Jin'an Dynasty, was alternately established and abolished as a county, but in the end, it belonged to Taishan Commandery. For information on Zhu'a County, refer to separate records.

Changguang Prefecture, originally known as Changguang County, belonged to Langye Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty and to Donglai Commandery during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" also notes that it was previously part of Donglai Commandery. According to the "Qiju Zhu," in the third year of Xianning, several counties in the eastern part of Qi State were merged to establish Changguang Commandery. It governed four counties, with a total of 2,966 households and a population of 20,023. It was 500 li away from the provincial capital and 1,950 li away from the imperial capital.

Buchi County was part of Langye Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty and belonged to Donglai Commandery during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" records that it belonged to Changguang Commandery. Changguang County was part of Langye Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty and belonged to Donglai Commandery during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" records that it belonged to Changguang Commandery.

Changyang County, in the eighth year of Emperor Yinkang of Jin Huidi, was established by separating from Changguang County. Ting County was part of Jiaodong Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty and belonged to Beihai Commandery during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" records that it belonged to Changguang Commandery.

The Inspector of Jizhou, Southern Jizhou was once established in the Jiangzuo region but was subsequently abolished. During the reign of Emperor Yixi, it was re-established, with its capital in Qingzhou, but was later abolished again. In the ninth year of Emperor Wenjia, it was established again by splitting from Qingzhou, with its capital in Licheng, and some counties were established. It governed nine commanderies and fifty counties, governing a total of 38,076 households and a population of 181,100. It was 2,400 li away from the capital by land route.

Guangchuan Prefecture was originally a county under Xindu Commandery. The "Records of Geography" does not specify when it was established. In the second year of Emperor Jing, it was designated as Guangchuan Kingdom, but during the third year of Emperor Xuan, it reverted to being a county. During the reign of Emperor Ming, it was renamed Le'an County, and during the reign of Emperor An in the Yongguang era, it was renamed Anping County. In the fifth year of Emperor Taikang of the Jin Dynasty, it was once again renamed Changle County. Guangchuan County belonged to Xindu Commandery in the Western Han Dynasty, Qinghe Commandery in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Bohai Commandery in the Wei Dynasty, and back to Qinghe Commandery in the Jin Dynasty. According to He Zhi, which refers to the "Records of Geography of the Later Han Dynasty" by He Xiu, Guangchuan was established in the Jiangzuo region. However, there was also Liaoxian County (belonging to Xindu Commandery in the Western Han Dynasty, Bohai Commandery in the Eastern Han Dynasty and Jin Dynasty), but this was not the original Guangchuan County. In the first year of Emperor Xiaowu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zaoqiang County (belonging to Qinghe Commandery in the Western Han Dynasty, not present in the Jiangzuo region of the Eastern Han Dynasty and Jin Dynasty), Fuyang County, and Gaocheng County of Bohai Commandery (all old counties of the Han Dynasty) were abolished, and Guangchuan County was re-established, but it was part of Guangchuan Commandery, with four subordinate counties and a total of 3,250 households and a population of 23,614. It was 160 li away from the prefectural capital by land and 1,980 li away from the capital by land. The situation of Guangchuan County has already been mentioned. The magistrate of Zhongshui County was part of Zhuo Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty and was noted to belong to Hejian Commandery in the Eastern Han Dynasty and the "Records of the Jin Dynasty." In the seventh year of Emperor Xiaowu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was separated from Hejian Commandery to establish the county. The position of magistrate for Wuqiang County was established only during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The position of magistrate for Suolu County was also established during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The Prefect of Pingyuan Commandery was established by Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang of the Han Dynasty. Previously belonging to Qingzhou, it belonged to Jizhou during the Wei and Jin periods, governing eight counties, with a total of 5,913 households and a population of 29,267. There was no magistrate for Guangzong County during the Western Han Dynasty but belonged to Julu Commandery in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "Records of the Jin Dynasty" stated that it belonged to Anping Commandery, and there is no mention of it in the "Yongchu Commandery and State." In the first year of Emperor Xiaowu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, this county was re-established. Pingyuan County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty.

Ge County is also an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty.

Ande County is also an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty.

Pingchang County is also an ancient county established during the Han Dynasty; however, it did not exist during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "Records of Taikang County" from the Jin Dynasty refer to it as Xipingchang County.

Ban County is an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty.

Chiping County was part of Dong Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty and later became part of Jibei Commandery in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "Records of Taikang County" from the Jin Dynasty state it belonged to Pingyuan Commandery.

Gaotang County is an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty.

The Qinghe County Prefecture was established during the Han Dynasty. In the second year of Emperor Huan's reign, it was renamed Ganling County, and during the Wei Dynasty, it was changed back to its original name. There are also some overlapping counties (details to be seen elsewhere). It governs seven counties, with a total of 3,794 households and a population of 29,274. It is 110 miles away from the prefectural city and 1,800 miles away from the capital.

The Magistrate of Qinghe County: this county did not exist during either the Western or Eastern Han Dynasties, as recorded in the "Records of Taikang County" from the Jin Dynasty.

Wucheng County is an ancient county established during the Han Dynasty, also known as Dong Wucheng.

Yimu County is an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty.

Beiqiu County is an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty.

Ling County is an ancient county established during the Han Dynasty, also referred to as "Ling" County.

Shu County is an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty.

Anci County was an ancient county during the Western Han Dynasty and was part of Bo Sea Commandery, and during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it belonged to Guangyang Commandery. The "Records of Taikang County" from the Jin Dynasty state it belonged to Yan State.

The Leling County Prefecture was established by Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty when it was separated from Pingyuan Commandery. It used to belong to Qingzhou and now belongs to Jizhou. It governs five counties, with a total of 3,103 households and a population of 16,661. It is 140 miles away from the prefectural city and 1,800 miles away from the capital.

Leling County is an ancient county established during the Han Dynasty and was previously part of Pingyuan Commandery.

Yangxin County was part of Bo Sea Commandery during both the Western and Eastern Han Dynasties. The "Records of Taikang County" from the Jin Dynasty state it belonged to Leling County.

Xinle County. (Details to be seen elsewhere)

Yanci County, formerly known as Fuping County during the Western Han Dynasty, was renamed Yanci County by Emperor Ming. The "Records of Taikang County" from the Jin Dynasty state it belonged to Leling County.

The magistrate of Jingwo County was part of Qiancheng County during the Western Han Dynasty and was no longer in existence during the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is said that Wei State established this county, which suggests it was re-established by the Wei State. The "Jin Taikang Dizhi" states that it belonged to Leling County. The governor of Wei County was appointed by Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty. It belonged to Jizhou in both the Western and Eastern Han Dynasties and was under the Ministry of the Inspector General during the Wei and Jin periods. It was abolished and re-established multiple times in the Jiangnan region; Emperor Xiaowu of the Song Dynasty re-established it, so why does it not exist now? It governed eight counties, with a registered population of 33,682 people across 6,450 households. The magistrate of Wei County is a historic county from the Han Dynasty. The "Jin Taikang Dizhi" records the magistrate of Anyang County. In the Western Han Dynasty, the magistrate of Liaocheng County was part of Dong Commandery, while in the Jin Dynasty, it was under Pingyuan County. Boping County belonged to Dong Commandery in the Western Han Dynasty and Pingyuan County in the Jin Dynasty. According to the "Jin Taikang Dizhi," the magistrate of Feixiang County was associated with Guangping County. The magistrate of Liwu County belonged to Zhuo County in the Western Han Dynasty and Zhongshan County in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The "Jin Taikang Dizhi" records it as belonging to Gaoyang County. When Emperor Xiaowu of the Song Dynasty first established it, it was part of Gaoyang County, and it was the same in the seventh year of the Ming Dynasty. The magistrate of Dunqiu County (another record) was established in the second year of Emperor Xiaojian of the Song Dynasty, after the return of refugees in the twenty-eighth year of Emperor Yuanjia of the Song Dynasty. The magistrate of Linyi County belonged to Dong Commandery in the Western Han Dynasty and Jibei County in the Jin Dynasty. In the second year of Emperor Xiaojian of the Song Dynasty, it was established at the same time as Dunqiu County. The governor of Hejian County was established in the second year of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, having been separated from Zhao State. It governed six counties, with a registered population of 17,707 people across 2,781 households. The magistrate of Lecheng County is a historic county from the Han Dynasty. In the Western Han Dynasty, the magistrate of Chengping County was part of Bohai County, and both the Eastern Han Dynasty records and the "Jin Taikang Dizhi" indicate it was part of Hejian County. The magistrate of Wuyuan County belonged to Zhuo County in the Western Han Dynasty, and both the Eastern Han Dynasty records and the "Jin Taikang Dizhi" indicate it was part of Hejian County.

The county magistrate of Zhangwu County belonged to Bo Hai Prefecture during the Western Han and Eastern Han dynasties, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," it was part of Zhangwu Prefecture. When established in the Jiangnan region, it belonged to Guangchuan Prefecture, and this was also the case during the seventh year of the Ming Dynasty. The county magistrate of Nanpi County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, belonged to Bo Hai Prefecture. When initially established by Song Xiaowudi, it belonged to Bo Hai Prefecture, and this remained the case during the seventh year of the Great Ming. Fucheng County, there was a Fucheng County in Bo Hai Prefecture during the Western Han Dynasty; the "Continuation of the Han Book" mentions that Anping Prefecture also had a Fucheng County, with a note stating "old Changcheng." The Han Dynasty's Xindu Prefecture also had a Changcheng; it is unclear which one is true. The governor of Dunqiu Prefecture (also recorded) was repeatedly abolished and re-established in the Jiangnan region; even though it was re-established by Song Xiaowudi, why was it not present? It governed four counties, with a registered population of 1,238 households and 3,851 people. The county magistrate of Dunqiu County. The county magistrate of Weiguo County, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." The county magistrate of Feiyang County, not mentioned in earlier historical records. Speaking of Yin'an Prefecture, during the Han Dynasty, it belonged to Wei Prefecture; during the Wei state, it belonged to Yangping Prefecture, and during the Jin Dynasty, it was under the administration of Dunqiu Prefecture. The governor of Gaoyang, Gaoyang was a county under Zhuo Prefecture during the Han Dynasty; later, it was transferred to Hejian Prefecture. In the first year of the Tai Shi era during the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin, Zhuo Prefecture was divided, and Fanyang Prefecture was established, with Gaoyang County coming under the administration of Fanyang Prefecture. Later, a separate Gaoyang Prefecture was established from Fanyang Prefecture. During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, this area was frequently abolished and re-established, leaving its history unclear. It governed five counties, with a total of 2,297 households and 14,725 people. Anping Prefecture, during the Han Dynasty, belonged to Zhuo Prefecture; later, it was reassigned to Anping Prefecture, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer."

Rao Yang County, during the Han Dynasty, belonged to Zhuo Jun. The "Continuation of the Book of Han" states that there was Rao Yang County in Anping County, with a note in the book saying "previously called Rao County, belonged to Zhuo Jun." However, the "Geographical Records" only list Rao Yang County in Zhuo Jun, with no mention of Rao County at all.

Ye County, this is an old county of the Han Dynasty, belonging to Wei Jun. During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, in order to avoid the taboo of Emperor Min, it was renamed Linzhang. When Emperor Xiaowu re-established it, it came under the jurisdiction of Wei Jun again, and it was the same in the seventh year of Daming.

Gao Yang Ling. (This was mentioned earlier)

Xin Cheng Ling, during the Han Dynasty, belonged to Zhongshan Jun, and later belonged to Zhuo Jun in the Han Dynasty. The "Jin Taikang Geography" says it belongs to Gaoyang Jun and specifically mentions it as Beixincheng.

Bohai Prefect, when Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang established the Han Dynasty, Bohai Jun belonged to Youzhou; by the later Han and Jin dynasties, it belonged to Jizhou. During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it was occasionally abolished and re-established, and it was also unclear. It governed three counties, with a total of 1,905 households and 12,166 people.

Changle Ling, this refers to Changle County during the Jin Dynasty. It is estimated that it was abolished during the Eastern Jin Dynasty and later re-established.

Tiao Ling. (The situation in this area is recorded elsewhere. He Shi's book states that it belongs to Guangchuan Jun, while Xu Shi's book states that it belongs here.)

Chonghe Ling, this is an old county of the Han Dynasty.

Sizhou Inspector, essentially equivalent to the Han Dynasty's Sima Yi. Since the Jiangzuo period of the Jin Dynasty, this place has been occupied by the Hu people. Although during the Yonghe and Taiyuan periods, the court's rule briefly resumed, by the Taihe and Long'an periods, it fell again. Therefore, the local inspector mainly performs a ceremonial role. The exact number of households remains unknown.

When Emperor Wu unified Guanzhong and Luoyang, and the Henan region stabilized, the post of Administrator of Sizhou was reestablished, with its seat in Hulao, overseeing the three commanderies of Henan, Xingyang, and Hongnong. These three commanderies were all actual administrative divisions. The Henan commandery included Luoyang, Henan, Gong County, Goushi, Xincheng, Liang County, Heyin, Lunhun, Dongyuan, Xin'an, and Xidongyuan, totaling eleven districts. The Xingyang commandery included Jing County, Mi County, Xingyang County, Juan County, Yangwu, Yuanling, Zhongmu, Kaifeng, and Chenggao, totaling nine districts. The Hongnong commandery included Hongnong County, Shan County, Yiyang, Mianchi, Lushi, and Quyang, totaling seven districts. Altogether, these three commanderies had a total of twenty-seven districts and sixteen thousand three hundred and six households.

In addition to these three commanderies, there were also the two temporary commanderies of Henei and Dongjingzhao. Henei commandery was temporarily located in Henan commandery, overseeing Wen County, Yewang, Zhi County, Heyang, Qinshui, Shanyang, Huai County, Pinggao, and Chaoge, totaling ten districts. Dongjingzhao commandery was temporarily located in Xingyang commandery, overseeing Chang'an, Wannian, Xinfeng, Lantian, and Puban, totaling six districts. Together, these two temporary commanderies had a total of sixteen districts and one thousand nine hundred and ninety-two households.

During the reign of Emperor Shao Jingping, Sizhou was once again occupied by the northern nomadic peoples. It was not until the reign of Emperor Wen of the Liu Song dynasty that Sizhou was reestablished in Runan, but was soon abolished shortly after. Later, Emperor Ming established Sizhou in Yiyang County in Southern Yuzhou, gradually developing and growing into a formal administrative region. At this time, Sizhou oversaw four commanderies and twenty districts, approximately two thousand seven hundred miles by water and one thousand seven hundred miles by land from the capital.

The position of Yiyang Prefect was first established during the reign of Emperor Wen of Wei, then abolished, and later re-established by Emperor Wu of Jin. The "Taikang Gazetteer," "Yongchu County," and the records of the He family all state that Yiyang Prefecture belonged to Jingzhou, but the Xu family's records state it belonged to Nanyuzhou. In the fifth year of the Taishi era of Emperor Ming of Jin, Yiyang Prefecture was placed under the jurisdiction of Yingzhou, which was later dissolved. It was not until the fourth year of the Yuanhui reign of the later Emperor that Yiyang Prefecture was assigned to Sizhou. Yiyang Prefecture oversaw seven counties, totaling 8,320 households and a population of 41,597.

The title of Marquis of Pingyang did not exist during the Western Han Dynasty and belonged to Jiangxia County during the Eastern Han Dynasty, previously known as Pingchun County. The "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" records that it belonged to Yiyang Prefecture, a change made by Emperor Xiaowu of Jin.

The Magistrate of Meng County, which was part of Jiangxia County during both the Western and Eastern Han Dynasties, is noted in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" as part of Yiyang Prefecture, written as "Meng" and pronounced as "Mang." The "Yongchu County" and the records of the He family also write it as "Meng."

The Magistrate of Zhongwu County, which belonged to Jiangxia County in the Western Han Dynasty and is not recorded in the Eastern Han Dynasty or the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," is only noted in the "Yongchu County" as belonging to Yiyang Prefecture.

The Magistrate of Baocheng County was created in the third year of Emperor Xiaojian of Jin, separated from Meng County.

The Magistrate of Yiyang County, noted in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," was subsequently abolished. In the third year of Emperor Xiaojian of Jin, Yiyang County was established by separating from Pingyang County.

The Magistrate of Pingchun County was also established in the third year of Emperor Xiaojian of Jin, separated from Pingyang County.

This county name, Huanshui County, is not mentioned in the "Yongchu County," nor in the records of the He family or the Xu family. In the third year of the Taishi reign of Emperor Ming of Jin, it was placed under the jurisdiction of Song'an County, which was later dissolved, and Huanshui County returned to its original location. Song'an County, originally a county, was established by Emperor Xiaowu of Jin in the eighth year of Daming after abolishing the counties of Dong Sui and Erzuo under Yiyang Prefecture, and was later upgraded to a prefecture by Emperor Ming of Jin.

Regarding the Prefect of Suiyang, Emperor Wu of Jin established the Suiyang Kingdom after the separation of Nanyang and Yiyang Commanderies. During the Taikang period, the Yiyang Kingdom was divided into the Sui Kingdom, which was governed by Jingzhou. In the first year of Emperor Xiaojian's reign, the Sui Kingdom was under Yingzhou. In the first year of Emperor Yongguang, it was transferred to Yongzhou. In the fifth year of Emperor Taishi of Jinming, it returned to Yingzhou and was renamed Suiyang Commandery. In the fourth year of Emperor Yuanhui, it was subsequently transferred to Sizhou. Xu's records also mention a now-defunct county called Geyin. Suiyang Commandery governed four counties with a total of 4,600 households, located 3,480 li from the capital.

During the Han Dynasty, Sui County belonged to Nanyang Commandery, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Later, Sui Kingdom and Commandery were reorganized together.

Yongyang's Male Minister is recorded in Xu's records.

The County Magistrate of Guanxi (also seen in the Jingzhou Gazetteer as "Juesi") was established during the late Song Dynasty.

The County Magistrate of Xiping Lin was also established during the late Song Dynasty.

As for Anlu, it was originally established in the first year of Emperor Xiaojian's reign, separated from Jiangxia Commandery and came under the jurisdiction of Yingzhou. Later, in the fourth year of Emperor Yuanhui, it was transferred to Sizhou. Xu Zhi's historical records mention a county called Anman in Anlu, but it is not referenced in the "Yongchu Commandery" or He's writings, likely established after the time of Xu Zhi. Anlu was later elevated to a commandery, but in the eighth year of Emperor Dawu's reign, it was downgraded back to a county under Anlu Commandery. In the early years of Emperor Taishi of Ming, it was upgraded to a commandery again, but it was ultimately abolished during the late Song Dynasty. Anlu Commandery governed two counties, with 6,443 registered households and a population of 25,844. The distance by waterway from the capital to Anlu is 2,300 li.

Anlu Prefecture is actually an ancient county dating back to the Han Dynasty, which was part of Jiangxia Commandery at that time. Under Jiangxia Commandery, there was a county known as Quling, originally called Shiyang during the period of the Wu Kingdom. According to the Jin Dynasty records, in the first year of the Taikang era, Shiyang County of Jiangxia Commandery was renamed Quling County; by the sixth year of the Taishi reign under Emperor Ming, Quling County was merged into Anlu Commandery.

Next, we’ll discuss the Prefect of Nanrunan. (Details of Runan Commandery are recorded separately.)

Then the Magistrate of Pingyu.

The Magistrate of Beixinxi.

The Magistrate of Zhenyang.

The Magistrate of Ancheng.

The Magistrate of Nanxinxi.

The Magistrate of Anyang. (Details of these places are recorded separately.)

Finally, the Magistrate of Linru, a newly established county.