Yizhou, Ningzhou, Guangzhou, Jiaozhou, and Yuezhou, let's talk about these places one by one. First, let's discuss the Inspector of Yizhou. This was separated from Liangzhou by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, which has a different jurisdiction from Liangzhou. It governs 29 prefectures and 128 counties, with 53,114 households and a population of 248,293. It is 9,970 li by waterway from the capital to here.
Next, we have the Prefect of Shu County, a position established during the Qin Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin, it was renamed Chengdu State but later reverted to its original name. It governs 5 counties, with 11,902 households and a population of 68,716. The Chengdu Magistrate, Pi Magistrate, Fan County Magistrate, and Bi County Magistrate were all counties established during the Han Dynasty. The 'Taikang Gazette' from both the Han and Jin Dynasties referred to it as Niubi County, belonging to Jianwei County, but according to He Zhi, it was established during the reign of Emperor Mu of Jin. The Yongchang Magistrate was established in the second year of Xiaojian, using relocated citizens.
The Guanghan Prefect was established in the sixth year of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty. The 'Jin Taikang Gazette' indicates it is part of Liangzhou. It governs 6 counties, with 4,586 households and a population of 27,149. It is 600 li by land from Yizhou to this location and 9,900 li by waterway from the capital city. The Luo County Magistrate, Shifang Magistrate, Qi County Magistrate, and Xindu Magistrate were all counties established during the Han Dynasty. Xindu County was once designated as a kingdom during the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin, but was downgraded to a county in the sixth year of Taikang, belonging to Guanghan County. The Yangquan Magistrate was separated from Mianzhu County. The Wucheng Magistrate was established in the fourth year of Emperor Wu of Jin, abolished in the sixth year of Taikang, and reinstated in the seventh year. According to He Zhi, it was established by the Liu family.
The Governor of Bashu, Qiao Zhou's "Baji," records that in the sixth year of Jian'an, Liu Zhang separated the area north of Dianjiang in Bajun and established Baxi County. Xu Zhi said that this was established after the migration of refugees from Nanyang to Shu Han and was established by Emperor Wu of Jin, which is inaccurate. Originally, it belonged to Liangzhou and was transferred to Yizhou in the sixteenth year of Emperor Yuanjia. He Zhi said that neither Liangzhou nor Yizhou had this county. Baxi County governed nine counties, with a population of 49,554 households and 33,346 people. Langzhongling, a county established during the Han Dynasty, was part of Bajun. Xichongguoling, according to "Geographical Records of the Book of Han," had Chongguo County in Bajun, while "Continuation of the Records of Commanderies and Counties of the Han Dynasty" stated that in the second year of Emperor Yongyuan, Chongguo County was separated from Langzhong, with these two accounts being different. "Geographical Records of the Taikang Era of Jin" mentioned two Chongguo Counties in the southwest, both belonging to Baxi County. Nanchong County, as noted in Qiao Zhou's "Baji," in the sixth year of Chuping, separated from Chongguo County to establish Nanchong County. Anhan County is an ancient town that was part of Bajun. Hanchang County was established during Emperor Yongyuan's reign. Jinxing County, there is no record in Xu Zhi's book of when it was established. Pingzhou County was established in the first year of Jin's Emperor Taikang due to the local people's submission to the court. Xu Zhi's book does not record when Huaigui County and Yichang County were established. According to the "Geographical Records of the Taikang Era of Jin," the Governor of Zitong was separated from Guanghan by the Liu family. It used to belong to Liangzhou and was allocated to Yizhou in the sixteenth year of Emperor Yuanjia. The "Yongchu Commanderies and Counties" also mentioned Hande County and Xinxing County, which Xu Zhi's book also mentioned, but the accounts are the same. Xu Zhi said that Xinxing County was established in the ninth year of Yixi; Hande County is an old county town. However, there was no Hande County during the Han Dynasty, as recorded in the "Geographical Records of the Taikang Era of Jin" and in Wang Yin's book, so it was probably established by the Liu family. Moreover, Yizhou and Liangzhou did not have this county. Zitong County governed four counties, with a population of 3,034 households and 21,976 people. Fuxian County, an ancient town during the Han Dynasty, was part of Guanghan County.
Zitong County, a historic county town that dates back to the Han Dynasty, belongs to Guanghan Commandery. Xipu County was established in the ninth year of Yixi, as noted in Xu Zhi's writings. Wan'an County, noted as an old county town in Xu Zhi's writings, is not recorded in the historical books of the Western Han and Jin Dynasties, which is somewhat unusual. The position of Prefect of Ba Commandery was established during the Qin Dynasty. It governs four counties with 3,734 households and a population of 13,183. The water route from the commandery to the provincial capital city is 1,800 miles, the land route is 500 miles, and there is an additional water route of 2,200 miles; to the capital, the water route is 6,000 miles. Both Jiangzhou County and Linjiang County are historic county towns from the Han Dynasty. Dianjiang County, also a historic county town from the Han Dynasty, was reassigned to Baxi Commandery in the sixth year of Jian'an during Emperor Xian's reign and was restored to its original state in the fifteenth year of Jianxing under Liu Shan. Zhi County is another historic county town from the Han Dynasty. The Prefect of Jiangyang was separated from Jianwei Commandery by Liu Zhang. Later, the territory was lost, and the office was moved to Wuyang. It governs four counties with 1,525 households and a population of 8,027. Jiangyang County, a historic county town from the Han Dynasty, belongs to Jianwei Commandery. Mianshui County and Han'an County have other records. (Omitted here) Changan County was established during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu of the Jin Dynasty.
Once upon a time, there was a Governor of Huaining, who governed an area originally inhabited by refugees from the Qin Dynasty and Yongzhou, and was officially established during the reign of Emperor Jin'an. This area originally belonged to Southern Qin and was transferred to Yizhou's jurisdiction in the sixteenth year of Emperor Wen of the Song Dynasty. It governed a total of three counties, with 1,315 households and a population of 5,950, with the administrative center located in Chengdu.
Next is the Shiping Prefect, which we'll cover later. The Xiping Prefect, as noted in "Yongchu County and Country," is referred to directly as Xiping, while He Zhi's records state it was originally part of Tianshui County and was called Xixian. The Wannian Prefect, a county that existed during the Han Dynasty, was part of Fengyi County. The Ningshu Prefect, as recorded in "Yongchu County and Country," was mentioned, but not in He Zhi's records, while Xu Guang's records have noted it to have existed in the past. Interestingly, both "Yongchu County and Country" and Xu Guang's records mention Xidianjiang County, which is now defunct. The Ningshu Prefect governed four counties, with 1,643 households.
The Guanghan Prefect, which we'll talk about later, also has a Guanghan County in Suining County. The Guangdu Prefect, a county that existed during the Han Dynasty, was part of Shu County. The Shengqian Prefect, as noted in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," was part of Wenshan County. The Xixiang Prefect, originally known as Nanxiang, was part of Hanzhong County, and it was not until the third year of Emperor Wutai Kang of the Jin Dynasty that it was renamed Xixiang.
The Prefect of Yuexi, this official title was established in the sixth year of Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty, and was previously the territory of Qiongdu Country, which is not mentioned in He Zhi's records. It governed eight counties, with 1,349 households. The Qiongdu Prefect, a county that existed during the Han Dynasty. The Xinxing Prefect, as mentioned in "Yongchu County and Country," existed. Taidengchang, Jinxingchang, Huiwuchang, Beishuichang, and Dingyachang were all counties that existed during the Han Dynasty. Suli Chang, previously known as Sushi during the Han Dynasty, was later renamed Suli.
The Prefect of Wenshan, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," was established by Emperor Wu of Han, merged into Shu County in the third year of Emperor Xiaoxuan's reign, and later re-established by the Liu clan. It governs two counties with a total of 1,707 households and a population of 6,105 people. It is located 100 miles away from the prefectural capital and over 10,000 li away from the capital by water. The Duke of Duan'an County is the magistrate, an official position established in Shu. The Magistrate of Yan Guan, as recorded in He Zhi's writings, was established after the Wei Kingdom pacified Shu, but there is no record in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer."
The Prefect of Nan Yinping (Yinping County will be discussed later) was established during the Yongjia period due to warfare, with people moving here and being governed from here, with the administrative center located in Changyang. It governs two counties with a total of 1,240 households and a population of 7,597 people. The Magistrate of Yinping will be discussed later. The Magistrate of Mianzhu is a county that has existed since the Han Dynasty and belonged to Guanghan County. The Prefect of Jianwei governs five counties with a total of 1,390 households and a population of 4,057 people. It is located 90 miles away from the prefectural capital and over 10,000 li away from the capital by water. The Magistrates of Wuyang, Nan'an, Zizhong, and Bodao are all counties that existed in the Han Dynasty.
The position of Magistrate of Zhiguan was established in the tenth year of Emperor Yixi of Jin'an. In simple terms, during the tenth year of Emperor Yixi of Jin'an, a place called Zhiguan was established to begin managing local affairs.
The Prefect of Shikang County was appointed during the reign of Emperor Jin'an, during a time of many refugees from Guanzhong and Longxi. Shikang County governs four counties with a total of 1,630 households and 4,226 people, with the county seat located in Chengdu. The Magistrate of Shikang County was also appointed by Emperor Jin'an. The Magistrates of Xinchengzi, Tan, and Jinfeng Counties were all established during the reign of Emperor Jin'an.
The Prefect of Jinxi County was also appointed during the reign of Emperor Jin'an, during a time of many refugees from Qinzhou. The Magistrates of Jinxi and Changyang Counties were also appointed during the reign of Emperor Jin'an.
The magistrate of Jinyuan County, Li Xiong, divided part of Shu County to create Jinyuan County, which was later renamed by Emperor Jin Mu. Jinyuan County administers five counties, with a total of 1,272 households and a population of 4,960. It is 120 miles by road from the provincial capital to Jinyuan County, and 10,000 miles by water from the capital to Jinyuan County. Jiangyuan County and Linqiong County were old counties established during the Han Dynasty and belonged to Shu County.
According to He Zhi's records, Jinle County used to belong to Shenli. However, the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" does not mention Shenli County or Jinle County. Xiyang County was relocated during the Han Dynasty and belonged to Shu County, and during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was under the jurisdiction of the Shu County National Guard. The "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" records Xiyang County as belonging to Han Jia County. Han Jia County was formerly known as Qingyi County during the Han Dynasty, belonging to Shu County, and was renamed in the second year of Emperor Shun of Han. The Liu clan established Han Jia County, and during the Jin Dynasty, areas west of the Yangtze River remained as counties, while areas east of the Yangtze River became counties.
The position of magistrate in Songning County was established in the tenth year of Emperor Wen of the Yuanjia era due to the immigrant population from Wuying. Songning County administers three counties, with a total of 1,306 households and a population of 8,342, with the county seat located in Chengdu. Xinping County, Yichang County, and Yong'an County were all established at the same time as Songning County.
Angu County was established by the Zhang clan in Liangzhou. During the reign of Emperor Jin Ai, many people fled to the Shu area, leading to the establishment of this county, which originally belonged to Nanqin County, and was only transferred to Yizhou in the sixteenth year of Emperor Wen of the Yuanjia era. Angu County administers six counties, with a total of 1,120 households and 6,557 people, 130 miles from the provincial capital, and 10,000 miles by water from the capital. Luoyang County (as noted in other records) and Huanling County were established by the Zhang clan. Linwei County, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," belonged to Luoyang County. Qingshui County (as noted in other records) and Xiagui County, as recorded by He Zhi, were old counties of the Han Dynasty, but upon verification, it was found that neither the Eastern Han Dynasty nor the Jin Dynasty recognized these counties. Xinggu County was a newly established county as recorded by He Zhi.
Speaking of Nanhanzhong Prefecture, according to the records of "Jin Di Ji," it was established by Zhou Qiong, the governor of Liangzhou, in the fifteenth year of Emperor Xiaowu's Taoyuan era. According to the "Qiju Zhu" records, Nanhanzhong originally belonged to Liangzhou and existed as early as the sixteenth year of Yuanjia. "Yongchu County" also records that Nanhanzhong belongs to Liangzhou, with the counties under its jurisdiction matching those recorded in "Qiju Zhu." Considering both "Yongchu County" and "Qiju Zhu," it can be seen that Nanhanzhong Prefecture was established during the Taoyuan period, but it is not mentioned in He Zhi's records, so it was likely abolished after Yongchu and re-established in the third year of the Daming era. Nanhanzhong Prefecture oversaw five counties, with a total of 1,844 households and a population of 5,246 people.
The establishment of the county officials of Nanchangle, Nanzheng, Nanbaozhong, Nanmianyang, and Nanchenggu occurred simultaneously with the establishment of Nanhanzhong Prefecture.
Regarding the establishment of Beiyinping Prefecture, according to records, it originally belonged to Qinzhou and was not transferred until the twenty-sixth year of Emperor Wen's Yuanjia. However, there are no records of the Beiyinping Prefecture in "Yongchu County" or in He Zhi's records for Qinzhou, Liangzhou, and Yizhou. Beiyinping Prefecture governed four counties, with a total of 1,530 households and a population of 6,764 people. The establishment of Yinpingle Prefecture has been mentioned earlier. The establishment of Nanyang, Huanling, and Shunyang was due to the migration of the local Nanyang Bai people and residents of Angu County.
Separate records exist for the establishment of Wudu Prefecture. According to the records in "Yongchu County" and those of He Zhi, there is no mention of Wudu Prefecture in Yizhou. The Wudu Prefecture originally belonged to Qinzhou and was created as a result of resident migration, governing five counties with a total of 982 households and a population of 4,410 people. The Wudu, Xiabian, and Hanyang officials carry the names from the Han Dynasty. Lueyang and Anding officials were created as a result of the migration of local residents, corresponding to the Lueyang and Anding counties of the Han Dynasty.
The newly appointed magistrate of Xincheng was recorded to be newly established in Guanghan County, overseeing two counties with a total of 753 households and a population of 5,971. It is located 9,530 li from the provincial capital, and the distance to the capital city is not recorded. Beicheng and Huaigui magistrates were also newly established according to the records of He Zhi. The establishment of the magistrate of Nanxinba is documented separately, with the "Qijuzhu" noting that Nanxinba County was established in the twelfth year of Emperor Yuanjia due to the migration of residents in the Jiannan region. He Zhi's records also mention the establishment of Nanxinba County, which originally belonged to Liangzhou and was incorporated into it after its establishment. Nanxinba County governs six counties, comprising a total of 1,070 households and a population of 2,683. Xinba, Jincheng, and Jin'an magistrates were all established during Emperor Jin'an's reign according to He Zhi's records.
He Zhi records that the magistrate of Hanchang County was established during Emperor Jin'an's reign. The magistrate of Huanling County, as recorded by He Zhi, was established during the reign of Emperor Jin'ai. However, according to the "Qijuzhu," Nanxinba County was established in the twelfth year of Emperor Yuanjia. He Zhi's claim that these counties were newly established indicates that there was no such county before, but he also states that these counties were established during the reigns of Emperor Jin'ai and Emperor An, which raises questions about its reliability.
He Zhi's records do not include any mention of the magistrate of Suigui County. The Xu clan has a record, but it does not specify the exact time of establishment. The magistrate of Nanjinshou County, originally part of Liangzhou, established a new Jinshou County in the Jiannan region utilizing overseas settlers in the twelfth year of Emperor Yuanjia. This county governs five counties with 1,057 households and a population of 1,943. It is 120 li from the provincial capital and over 10,000 li by waterway to the capital city. Separate records exist for the magistrates of Jinshou and Xing'an counties. The magistrate of Xingle County did not exist during the Han and Wei dynasties. The "Jin Taikang Land Records" states: "In the first year of Yuankang, the name was changed from its original name, Baima County, under Wenshan County." He Zhi's records assert that it was an ancient county during the Han dynasty. However, a review of Han dynasty records from Yizhou reveals no mention of Baima County. Separate records are available for the magistrates of Shaohuan and Baima counties.
Magistrate of Song Xing County, in the tenth year of Emperor Wen of the Jin Dynasty's Yuanjia era, abolished the Jianping Camp that had been established earlier. It oversees the two counties of Nanling and Jianchang. The He family's records do not mention Nanling County, but they do include Nanhan and Jianzhong counties. The Xu family's records do not include Jianzhong County, but they do mention Yongchuan County. The He family stated that Jianzhong County was newly established. This county oversees three counties, with a total of 496 households and a population of 1,943, with its administrative center in Chengdu. The county magistrate of Nanhan County, as recorded by the He family, was established during the reign of Emperor Mu of the Jin Dynasty, originally part of Hanzhong County before being relocated here. The county magistrate of Jianchang, as per the He family's records, was newly established. The county magistrate of Yongchuan, as per the Xu family's records, was newly established. The magistrate of Nandangqu County, as per the Xu family's records, was established by the residents of the Nanzhong region in Shu. According to the "Qiju Zhu," it originally belonged to Liangzhou and was only transferred to Yizhou in the sixteenth year of Yuanjia. The "Yongchu County" records indicate that there is a Dangqu County in Liangzhou, overseeing three counties, which is consistent with this record but without the word "Nan." How do the He family's records differ from this account? If this county was only transferred to Yizhou in the sixteenth year of Yuanjia, then the He family's records should be included in the Yizhou section, which presents its own issue. Nandangqu County oversees three counties, with 504 households and a population of 3,127. The county magistrate of Dangqu, both the Han Dynasty records and the "Jin Taikang Dizhi" indicate that it belonged to Bajun. The magistrate of Hanxing County is not mentioned in the records of the Han or Wei Dynasties, but the "Jin Dizhi" does record it as belonging to Xinggu County. The magistrate of Xuanhan County is not mentioned in the Former Han Dynasty but belonged to Bajun during the Later Han Dynasty, and there is no mention of such a county in Yizhou in either the He family's records or the Xu family's records. The Xu family's records align with the current understanding. Regarding the Songxing County magistrate, the Xu family's records do not specify the establishment time. Magistrate of Shanggui County (according to another record). Xixian County Chief (according to another record).
Jiangyang's Prefect was established during the reign of Emperor Jin'an. He Zhi, who had previously wandered to the Shu area, has now returned to his hometown to serve as the magistrate of this county. He governs two counties, which together have a total of one hundred forty-two households and seven hundred forty residents. Jiangyang County is located 1,580 li from the provincial capital and 8,900 li from the capital; that's quite a trek.
Han'an County didn't exist during the Western Han Dynasty; in the Eastern Han, it was part of Jianwei County. The "Taikang Records" state it belonged to Jiangyang County. Mianshui County was founded during Emperor Xiaowu's reign in Jin.
According to the "Records of Shu," the Prefect of Shenli County was established in the eleventh year of Emperor Wu of Han, separating the Qiongya area in the western part of Shu to establish Shenli County, which was abolished in the fourteenth year. However, upon closer inspection, the timeline from the sixth to the eleventh year of Yuanding doesn't align. Additionally, this county isn't found in the historical records of the Han and Jin dynasties; it's only mentioned in the "Yongchu County and Country." Xu Guang noted that this is an old county. Shenli County governs four counties, totaling sixty-five households.
Regarding Chengyang County, Xu Guang didn't note when it was established. Historically, it's referred to as "Lan," but it's not mentioned in the "Taikang Records." Maoniu County was part of Shu County during the Western Han Dynasty, and in the Eastern Han, it fell under the Shu County Commandant. However, the "Taikang Records" state it belonged to Hanjia County.
The Governor of Ningzhou was established in the seventh year of the Taishi reign of Jin Emperor Wu. At that time, the four counties of Jianning, Xinggu, Yunnan, and Yongchang were carved out from southern Yizhou to establish Ningzhou. In the third year of Taikang, Ningzhou was abolished and replaced by the Colonel of Nanyi. In the second year of Emperor Huidi's Taian era, Ningzhou was re-established, and three more counties, Zangke, Yuexi, and Zhuti, were added. In the fourth year of Xianning of Emperor Cheng, the counties of Zangke, Yelang, Zhuti, and Yuexi were split off to create Anzhou, which was soon dissolved, leading to the abolition of Ningzhou as well, and Yuexi County was returned to Yizhou. Now Ningzhou administers fifteen counties, eighty-one districts, and twelve thousand five hundred and thirteen households. It's quite a distance, being thirteen thousand three hundred miles from the capital!
Jianning Prefecture was once the Dian Kingdom within Yizhou during the Han Dynasty, and later the name was changed by the Liu family. It administers thirteen counties with a total of two thousand five hundred and sixty-two households. Weixian is an old county of the Han Dynasty. Tongle County was established during the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. Tanggao County was an old county of the Han Dynasty, belonging to Zangke County, and was re-established during the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. Muma County was an old county of the Han Dynasty, which ancient texts referred to as "Mumi." Loujiang County was an old county of the Han Dynasty, belonging to Zangke County, and was re-established during the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. Tonglai County was an old county of the Han Dynasty, and the character "Tong" was written as "Tong" in ancient times. Kunze County was an old county of the Han Dynasty. Xinding County is mentioned in the "Jin Taikang Gazette." Cun County is also recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazette." Tongbing County was an old county of the Han Dynasty, written as Tongbing in the Western Han Dynasty, belonging to Zangke County. It was abolished in the fifth year of Emperor Xianning of Emperor Wu and re-established during the reign of Emperor Ai.
Wan'an County is located south of the Yangtze River. Wudan County is an old county of the Han Dynasty, previously belonging to Zangke County, and the "Jin Taikang Gazette" states that it belongs to Jianning County. The ownership of this area varies in ancient records. Xinxing County is likewise situated south of the Yangtze River.
The Prefect of Jinning, in the second year of Emperor Huidi of Jin's Taian era, carved out seven counties from the western part of Jianning Commandery to establish Yizhou Commandery, which was later renamed by Emperor Huaidi of Jin. Yizhou Commandery administered seven counties with a total of 637 households. It was 730 miles away from the provincial capital and 13,700 miles away from the capital by waterway, which was quite a distance!
Jianling County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, belonged to Yizhou Commandery, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Lianran County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, belonged to Yizhou Commandery, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Dianchi County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, belonged to Yizhou Commandery, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Guchang County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, belonged to Yizhou Commandery, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Qinzang County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, belonged to Yizhou Commandery, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." (Some content is missing here.) Yuyuan County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, belonged to Yizhou Commandery, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Shuangbai County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty, belonged to Yizhou Commandery, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer."
The Prefect of Zangke, established in the sixth year of Emperor Wudi of Han, governed six counties with a population of 1,970 households. It was 1,500 miles away from the provincial capital and 12,000 miles away from the capital by waterway, a distant journey indeed. Wanshou County was established by Emperor Wudi of Jin. Qielan County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty named Qielan, though it is not mentioned in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Gulian County, an ancient county of the Han Dynasty. Jinle County was established south of the Yangtze River. Dannan County was also established south of the Yangtze River. Xinning County, not recorded in the works of He and Xu (referring to two authors), was established later.
The Prefect of Pingman, in the fifth year of Emperor Huaidi of Jin, Ningzhou Inspector Wang Xun separated a part of Zangke, Zhuti, and Jianning Commanderies to establish Pingyi Commandery, which was later renamed to steer clear of Huan Wen's name. It governed two counties with a population of 245 households. It was 13,000 miles away from the capital by waterway, truly a long way off!
Pingman County is an old county of the Han Dynasty, belonging to Zangke County, hence the name Pingman County.
Xi County is an old county of the Han Dynasty, belonging to Zangke County.
The Administrator of Yelang was established by Wang Xun, the Ningzhou Prefect, in the fifth year of Emperor Huai of the Jin Dynasty, by separating part of the Zangke, Zhuti, and Jianning counties. It governs four counties with a population of 288 households. It is 1,000 li from the provincial capital and 14,000 li from the capital by waterway, which is quite far!
Yelang County is an old county of the Han Dynasty, belonging to Zangke County.
Guangtan County, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," belongs to Zangke County.
Tanle County was established south of the Yangtze River.
Let's talk about Tanbai County first, which is an old county of the Han Dynasty, belonging to Zangke County.
Next is the Prefect of Zhuti County, established by the Liu family in Jianwei County. It governs five counties with a total of 1,100 households. It is 720 li away from the provincial capital and 14,600 li away from the capital by waterway.
Zhuti County belonged to Jianwei County in the Western Han Dynasty and to the Jianwei Prefectural Governor during the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Tanglang County belonged to Jianwei County in the Western Han Dynasty. The character "狼" should be pronounced as "Liang." Both the Eastern Han Dynasty and the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" record it as belonging to Zhuti County.
Linli County was established during the Jiangzuo period.
Hanyang County belonged to Jianwei County in the Western Han Dynasty. There was no such county in the Eastern Han Dynasty, but the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" states that it belongs to Zhuti County.
Nanqin County was originally called Nanchang County, and it was renamed in the first year of Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty.
The Prefect of Nanguang County was separated from Zhuti County during the reign of Emperor Huai of the Jin Dynasty. It governs four counties with a total of 440 households. It is 2,300 li away from the provincial capital by waterway and 1,400 li away from the capital by waterway.
Nanguang County is also an old county of the Han Dynasty, belonging to Jianwei County. The "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" states that it belongs to Zhuti County.
Xinxing County has no record of its establishment date in He Zhi's writings.
Jinchang County and Changqian County were both established during the Jiangzuo era.
The Prefect of Jiandu Jun was separated from Jianning Jun by Emperor Cheng of Jin. It oversees six counties with a total of 170 families. It is 2,000 li from the provincial capital and 15,000 li from the capital by waterway. Xinan Jun, Jingyun Jun, Yongfeng Jun, Linjiang Jun, Maying Jun, and Suian Jun were all established during Emperor Cheng's reign.
The Prefect of Xiping Jun was established by Wang Xun, the Governor of Ningzhou, in the fifth year of Yongjia during the reign of Emperor Huai of Jin, by separating the eastern region of Xinggu Jun. He Zhi's book claims this was established by Emperor Cheng of Jin, but this is inaccurate. Both the "Yongchu Jun" and He Zhi's book mention Xining Jun, stating that it was established by Emperor Cheng of Jin, but it no longer exists. Xiping Jun oversees five counties with a total of 176 families. It is 2,300 li away from the provincial capital by waterway and 15,300 li away from the capital by waterway.
Xiping Jun, Wenjiang Jun, and Duyang Jun were all established by Emperor Cheng of Jin according to He Zhi's book. However, according to the records of the "Jin Jiuju Zhu," Duyang Jun was established in the second year of Taikang, which may be the same as Duyang Jun. According to He Zhi's book, Jinsui Jun and Yicheng Jun were both established by Emperor Cheng of Jin. It is estimated that these five counties were established together with the county.
Finally, the Prefect of Xiheyang Jun was separated from Heyang Jun by Emperor Cheng of Jin. It oversees three counties with a total of 369 families. It is 2,500 li away from the provincial capital and 15,500 li away from the capital by waterway. Pisu Jun belonged to Yizhou Jun during the Han Dynasty, but later records from the Han and Jin Dynasties in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" state that it belonged to Yongchang Jun. The character "芘" should be read as "比." In simple terms, the ownership of Pisu Jun has changed back and forth.
The magistrate of Chengchang Jun was established during Emperor Cheng's reign. The magistrate of Jian'an Jun was also established during Emperor Cheng's reign.
Dongheyang County was established by Wang Xun, the governor of Ningzhou, during the fifth year of the Yongjia era of the Jin Dynasty, when he separated Yongchang and Yunnan Counties. The "Yongchu County Records" also mentions a Xiheyang, which managed the three counties of Yeyu, Suiduan, and Xinfeng. However, these three counties are not mentioned in the records from the He and Xu families. Dongheyang County administers two counties with a total of 152 households, located 2,000 miles away from the provincial capital and 15,000 miles away from the capital by waterway. It is unclear when the magistrate of Dongheyang County was established, possibly along with the establishment of the prefecture.
The magistrate of Yeyu County was part of Yizhou Prefecture during the Han Dynasty, but later records indicate it was part of Yongchang and Yunnan Counties. In the "Former Han Book," the character "楪" was written as "叶." The prefect of Yunnan, according to the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," was previously part of Yongchang County. Records from the He and Liu families state that Yunnan County was established by splitting Ningzhou and Yongchang Counties. Yunnan County oversees five counties with around 381 households, located 1,500 miles from the provincial capital and 14,500 miles from the capital by waterway. The magistrate of Yunnan County was part of Yizhou Prefecture during the Han Dynasty, but later records from the Han Dynasty and the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" state that it belonged to Yongchang County and Yunnan County.
The Yunping County magistracy was established in the fifth year of Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty. The magistrate of Donggufu County was part of Yuegui Prefecture during the Han Dynasty, and the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" states that it was associated with Yunnan County and mentioned alongside Gufu County. The "Yongchu County Records" and records from the He family mention Donggufu County, but do not indicate the time of its establishment. The magistrate of Xigufu County is mentioned in the "Yongchu County Records," but the establishment time is not mentioned.
Xingning Prefecture was established by Emperor Cheng of Jin following the separation from Yunnan Commandery. It governs two counties, governing a population of 753 households, located 1,500 miles from the provincial capital and 14,500 miles from the capital by water. The county magistrate of Longdong, an old county from the Han Dynasty, belongs to Yizhou Commandery, as noted in the "Geography of the Taikang Era of Jin," which states that it belongs to Yunnan Commandery. The county magistrate of Qingling, an old county from the Han Dynasty, belongs to Yuexi Commandery, as noted in the "Geography of the Taikang Era of Jin," which states that it belongs to Yunnan Commandery.
Xinggu Prefecture, an old prefecture from the Han Dynasty, as noted in the "Geography of the Taikang Era of Jin," was originally part of Zangke Commandery. According to the records of the He and Liu families, Xinggu Commandery was established by dividing Ningzhou Commandery and Zangke Commandery, indicating it was later merged during the late Later Han period. Xinggu Commandery governs six counties with a total population of 386 households, located 2,300 miles from the provincial capital and 16,000 miles from the capital by water. The county magistrate of Louwo, an old county from the Han Dynasty, belongs to Zangke Commandery. The county magistrate of Yuannuan, an old county from the Han Dynasty, belongs to Zangke Commandery, originally named Wanwen, a name changed by Huan Wen.
Lügao County, formerly an old county from the Han Dynasty, belonged to Yizhou Commandery but was subsequently abolished. In the first year of Emperor Wen of Jin, due to a large number of refugees between Xuyun County and Yuyuan County in Jianning Commandery, Lügao County was re-established. However, Xuyun County and Yuyuan County did not exist during the Han Dynasty.
Xian County was established in the Eastern Jin period. Juting County, an old county from the Han Dynasty, belongs to Zangke Commandery. Nanxing County was also founded during the Eastern Jin period. The Prefecture of Liangshui, established by Emperor Cheng of Jin by splitting it from Xinggu County, governs seven counties with a total of 431 households. It is located 3,000 miles from the provincial capital by water and 16,000 miles from the capital by water. Liangshui County was established at the same time as the commandery.
Tengxiu County was an old county in the Han Dynasty, belonging to the Yizhou Commandery. The "Jin Taikang Dizhi" stated that it belonged to the Xinggu Commandery, while He Zhi's book stated that it belonged to the Jianning Commandery. Later, in the fifth year of Taishi, Emperor Wu of Jin adopted the Xinggu Commandery's claim, so it belonged to Xinggu Commandery. Xisui County was an old county in the Han Dynasty, belonging to the Zangqi Commandery. The "Jin Taikang Dizhi" stated that it belonged to the Xinggu Commandery. By the way, "Xisui" can sometimes be written as "Xisui." Wuchai County was an old county in the Han Dynasty, belonging to the Yizhou Commandery. The "Jin Taikang Dizhi" stated that it belonged to the Xinggu Commandery. Later, the Liu family renamed it Xifeng County, but in the fifth year of Taishi, Emperor Wu of Jin reverted its name back to Wuchai County. Xinfeng County and Jian'an County were not recorded in He Zhi's book when they were established. Tanfeng County was an old county in the Han Dynasty, belonging to the Zangqi Commandery. The "Jin Taikang Dizhi" stated that it belonged to the Xinggu Commandery. The Guangzhou Governor's Office was established by Sun Xiu of the Wu Kingdom in the seventh year of Yongan, separated from Jiaozhou. It administered 17 commanderies and 136 counties, with a total of 49,726 households and a population of 206,694. It was 5,200 li away from the capital by waterway. The Nanhai Governor's Office was established during the Qin Dynasty. After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, it was occupied by Wei Tuo until it was returned to Jiaozhou in the sixth year of Yuanding in Emperor Wu of Han's reign. It administered 10 counties, with a population of 8,574 households and 49,157 people. Panyu County was an old county in the Han Dynasty. Xi'an County was established during the reign of Emperor Wen. Zengcheng County did not exist in the Western Han Dynasty, only in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Boluo County was an old county in the Han Dynasty. During the Western Han and Eastern Han periods, it was written as "Fu," while the "Jin Taikang Dizhi" wrote it as "Bo." Youping County was recorded in the "Yongchu Jun Guo." Longchuan County is also noted as an old county from the Han Dynasty. Huaihua County was established during the Jin Dynasty under Emperor An. Suining County was established during the reign of Emperor Wen. Gaoyao County was an old county in the Han Dynasty, belonging to the Cangwu Commandery, but it was dissolved during Emperor Wen's reign. Shichang County was established during the reign of Emperor Wen.
The position of the Cangwu County magistrate was established in the sixth year of the Yuan Ding era of Emperor Wu of Han. According to the records of "Yongchu Jun Guo," Cangwu County governs six counties: Gaoyao, Jianling, Ningxin, Duoluo, Duanxi, and Funing. Jianling and Ningxin counties were established during the period of the Kingdom of Wu; Duoluo County was carved out of Jianling County during the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin; in the first year of the Taikang era of Emperor Wu of Jin, Xin Ning County was renamed Ningxin County; Duanxi and Funing counties are first recorded in "Yongchu Jun Guo." Gaoyao County is absent from He Zhi's records, but other records are consistent with "Yongchu Jun Guo." Xu Zhi's records do not mention Jianling, Ningxin, and Funing counties. Both He Zhi and Xu Zhi mention Huaixi County. I suspect that Sian, Fengxing, Dangkang, and Qiaoning counties were established during the late Song Dynasty. Cangwu County currently governs a total of eleven counties, with 6,593 households and a population of 11,753 people. The water distance from the county seat to the state capital is 800 li, and the water distance to the imperial capital is 5,590 li.
Guangxin County is an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty. Mengling County is another ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Huaixi County was established during the reign of Emperor Wen of the Wei Dynasty. Sian County is mentioned in the "Yongchu County and State" and is categorized under Jin Kang County along with Fengxing, Dangkang, Qiaoning, and other counties in the record of He Zhi, while Xu Zhi's records categorize it under different counties. Fengxing County is also mentioned in the "Yongchu County and State" and is listed under Jin Kang County along with Sian, Dangkang, Qiaoning, and other counties in the record of He Zhi, while Xu Zhi's records categorize it under different counties. Dangkang County is mentioned in the "Yongchu County and State" and is categorized under Jin Kang County along with Sian, Fengxing, Qiaoning, and other counties in the record of He Zhi, while Xu Zhi's records categorize it under different counties. Qiaoning County is mentioned in the "Yongchu County and State" and is categorized under Jin Kang County along with Sian, Fengxing, Dangkang, and other counties in the record of He Zhi, while Xu Zhi's records categorize it under different counties. Suicheng County is mentioned in the "Yongchu County and State." Dingliu County was established in the seventh year of the Taikang era during Emperor Wu of Jin's reign, following the submission of local tribes in the Cangwu region; it was originally written as "Dingliu," with "liu" pronounced the same way. Guangling County is mentioned in the "Yongchu County and State." Wuhua County is not mentioned in Xu Zhi's earlier records, and I suspect it was likely established during the late Song Dynasty.
The position of Prefect of Jinkang County was established in the seventh year of Emperor Jin Mu's Yonghe reign, separated from Cangwu County, with its county seat at Yuanxi. The county seat recorded in "Yongchu County" is located in Longxiang. He Zhi's records do not mention Longxiang County, which likely was established in the late Jin Dynasty. Twenty years prior to Yuanjia, Longxiang County was merged with Duanxi County. "Yongchu County" also records Fengxing, Dangkang, Sian, Liaoan, and Kaiping counties. He Zhi's records do not include Liaoan and Kaiping counties, but other records are consistent with "Yongchu County." Fengxing, Dangkang, Sian, Liaoan, and Kaiping counties should have been established in the late Jin Dynasty and were abolished twenty years prior to Yuanjia. Jinkang County now administers a total of fourteen counties, with 4,547 households and a population of 17,710. The waterway distance from the county seat to the state capital is five hundred li, and the waterway distance to the capital is five thousand eight hundred li. Duanxi County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty, as mentioned in He Zhi's book as part of Cangwu County, as well as in Xu Zhi's book. Jinhuaxian County, which is not mentioned in He Zhi's records, was likely established in the late Jin Dynasty. Doucheng County, noted in He Zhi's records as having been separated from Jianling County in the early Jin Dynasty, no longer exists. "Taikang Gazetteer" only records Duoluo County and Wucheng County. Lecheng County, which is not mentioned in He Zhi's records, is noted in Xu Zhi's book. Binjiang County and Shuocheng County are the same, not recorded in He Zhi's book but mentioned in Xu Zhi's book. Yuanxi County, as indicated in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," belongs to Cangwu County. Ruan County is recorded in "Yongchu County." Qiaoning County, mentioned by He Zhi as an old county of the Han Dynasty, could not be located in the "Geographical Records" and "County Records" of the Han Dynasty, but Cangwu County indeed has Qiaoning County. Ansuixian, Yongshixian, and Wudingxian were all established during the reign of Emperor Wen. Wenzhao County, which is not mentioned in He Zhi's records, is noted in Xu Zhi's records as having two Wenzhao Counties, one belonging to Suijian County and one belonging to Jinkang County. Xining County, which is not mentioned in He Zhi's records, is noted in Xu Zhi's book.
The magistrate of Xinning County was appointed in the seventh year of Emperor Mu of the Jin Dynasty, separated from Cangwu County. The "Yongchu County Chronicle" records Pingxing County and Yongcheng County, both mentioned in the records of He Zhi and Xu Zhi, but Pingxing County does not appear. These two counties were likely established in the late Jin Dynasty. Pingxing County was likely abolished before the 20th year of Yuanjia, while Yongcheng County was likely abolished after the 8th year of Daming. He Zhi’s records also mention Xining County, indicating that it was newly established, likely during the reign of Emperor Wen. Xu Zhi's records do not mention Xining County, so it may have been abolished after the 20th year of Yuanjia. Currently, this region comprises a total of fourteen counties, with a population of 2,653 households and 15,114 residents. It is located 620 li from the prefectural capital and 5,600 li from the imperial capital.
Nanxing County, according to He Zhi, is an old county from the Han Dynasty, but it does not appear in the Han Dynasty's "Geographical Records," "County Chronicles," or "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." However, it is recorded in the "Yongchu County Chronicle." Linyun County is an old county from the Han Dynasty, belonging to Hepu County, as stated in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer" that it belongs to Cangwu County. He Zhi’s records state that it was assigned to Cangwu County during the period of the Wu Kingdom.
The five counties of Xinxing, Bolin, Gandong, Dandie, and Weiping are all recorded in the "Yongchu County Chronicle," but He Zhi's records do not specify when they were established. The five counties of Longtan, Pingxiang, Chengyang, Weihua, and Chuxing were all established during the reign of Emperor Wen. Funa County and Guishun County are also recorded in Xu Zhi’s records.
The Prefect of Yongping County was established after being separated from Cangwu County in the fifth year of Emperor Mu of Jin's reign. According to the records of "Yongchu County and State," Yongping County oversees five counties, including Leixiang, Luping, Yuanxiang, Buning, and Kaicheng, which were likely established at the same time as the county. However, the He and Xu family records do not mention Leixiang and Yuanxiang; instead, they refer to a newly established Xiping County, which I suspect was established during Emperor Wen of Jin's reign. Leixiang and Yuanxiang were likely abolished before the twentieth year of Song Yuanjia; Luping, Buning, and Kaicheng were likely abolished after the eighth year of Song Daming. Currently, Yongping County governs seven counties, with about 1,690 households and 17,220 residents. It is 1,200 miles by water from the prefectural capital and 5,400 miles by water from the imperial capital.
The county magistrate of Anyi County is noted in the "Yongchu County and State," but the He family's records do not indicate when it was established.
The county magistrate of Fengcheng County was established during the period of the Wu Kingdom and belonged to Cangwu County. The "Yongchu County and State" records indicate that Anyi County and Fengcheng County were merged in the early Song Dynasty. The He family's records mention that they were re-established during the Yuanjia period.
The county magistrate of Suping County is noted in the "Yongchu County and State," but the He family's records do not indicate when it was established. The Xu family's records mention "Jieping."
The county magistrate of Tianshu County is noted in the "Yongchu County and State," but the He family's records do not indicate when it was established.
The county magistrate of Funing County is noted in the "Yongchu County and State," but the He family's records do not indicate when it was established.
The county magistrate of Wulin County was established during the reign of Emperor Wen of Jin.
The Prefect of Yulin County, during the Qin Dynasty, it was known as Guilin County, which was under the jurisdiction of Wei Tuo. It was reestablished in the sixth year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and it was renamed. According to the records of "Yongchu County and Nation," Yulin County governs five counties: Anyuan, Cheng'an, and Weiding (details of these three counties are recorded separately), Zhongzhou, and Guihua. I suspect that Zhongzhou County corresponds to Zhongliu County in Guilin County. Guihua County is not mentioned in the "Jin Taikang Gazette" from the Han and Jin Dynasties, and I suspect it was established during the Eastern Jin period. The He family's records do not mention Zhongzhou and Guihua counties; however, the other three counties belong to Guilin County, as recorded in the Xu family's records. Yulin County currently administers seventeen counties, with an estimated 1,121 households and a population of 5,727. It is located 1,600 miles from the state capital by water and 7,900 miles from the imperial capital by waterway. Bushan County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Lingfang County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty, which was renamed Linpu County during the Wu Kingdom, and restored to its original name during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty. Alin County is an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Yuping County was established during the Wu Kingdom period, originally named Yinping. The county magistrate of Jianchu County is recorded in "Yongchu County and Nation," but the He family's records do not specify when it was established, and the same is true for the Xu family's records. The county magistrate of Binping County is recorded in "Yongchu County and Nation," but the He family's records do not specify when it was established. The county magistrate of Weihua County is recorded in "Yongchu County and Nation," but the He family's records do not specify when it was established. The county magistrate of Xinlin County is recorded in "Yongchu County and Nation," but the He family's records do not specify when it was established. The county magistrate of Longping County is recorded in "Yongchu County and Nation," but the He family's records do not specify when it was established. Initially, this place was called Anshi Ling; during the Wu Kingdom, it was renamed Jian Shi, and in the first year of Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty, it was renamed again. Huai'an Ling is mentioned in the He family's records, but its previous name is unclear. Neither "Wu Lu" nor the "Taikang Gazette" records Huai'an County; only "Yongchu County and Nation" does.
Then there is Jinping Commandery, which was called Changping during the Wu Kingdom period and was renamed in the first year of the Taikang reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. Suining County, as mentioned in "Yongchu County and State," was jointly governed with Fang County, not recorded in He Zhi's book but recorded in Xu Zhi's book. Guidai County is recorded in Xu Zhi's book. Zhongzhou County is also recorded in Xu Zhi's book. Jian'an County is mentioned in "Yongchu County and State" but absent from He Zhi's book, recorded in Xu Zhi's book. The area under the jurisdiction of Guilin Prefecture was originally a county that was part of Yulin Commandery. In the third year of the Fenghuang reign of Sun Hao of Wu, Yulin Commandery was separated, with its administrative center in Wuxi County. The exact date of the relocation remains uncertain. "Yongchu County and State" records that there are also two other counties here, Chang'an and Jiayang. Jiayang County was separated from Longgang in the first year of the Taikang reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. Chang'an County is recorded in the "Taikang Gazetteer," but not in Wang Yin's book. These two counties are not recorded in He Zhi and Xu Zhi's books. There are a total of seven counties here, comprising 558 households and a population of 2,250. The water route to the prefectural capital is 1,575 li; the water route to the capital is 6,800 li. Zhongliu County, an old county of the Han Dynasty, which is not mentioned in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Longding County, established in the first year of the Taikang reign of Emperor Wu of Jin in Longgang, Guilin, as it is estimated. The "Yongchu County and State," He Zhi, and Xu Zhi's books all mention Longding. Wuxi County, originally called Wuan and presumably established during the Wu Kingdom, was renamed in the first year of the Taikang reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. It used to belong to Yulin Commandery. Yangping County, mentioned in "Yongchu County and State," He Zhi, and Xu Zhi's books, is said to be newly established. Upon careful consideration, in the first year of the Taikang reign of Emperor Wu of Jin, Yangping County was established in Guilin, which is likely the county referred to. Anyuan County, established in the sixth year of the Taikang reign of Emperor Wu of Jin, is part of Yulin Commandery. "Yongchu County and State" also states that it belongs to Yulin Commandery, as do He Zhi and Xu Zhi's books. Chengan County, as mentioned in "Yongchu County and State," He Zhi, and Xu Zhi's books, is reported to be part of Yulin Commandery. It was likely established in the Jiangzuo region.
The Weiding Order states that it belongs to Yulin County, as noted in the writings of He Zhi and Xu Zhi. It is believed to have been established in the Jiangzuo region.
Gaoliang County existed during the Han Dynasty and was part of Hepu County. In the 23rd year of the Jian'an era under Emperor Xian of Han, Sun Quan divided the territory and established Gaoliang as the county seat of Siping County. The exact timing of the relocation is unknown. Later, Sun Quan established Gaoxi County, which was later abolished during the Taikang era of Emperor Wu of Jin. It was reestablished during the Song Dynasty, but it was abolished shortly thereafter. According to the records of Yongchu County, Gaoliang County administered the counties of Shimen, Guanghua, Changdu, and Songkang. There is no mention of Songkang County in the records of the He and Xu families, indicating that it was probably established in the early Song Dynasty and abolished before the 20th year of Yuanjia. The other counties were probably established during the Eastern Jin period. Gaoliang County administered a total of seven counties, with a total of 1,429 households and a population of 8,123 people. The water route from the provincial capital to Gaoliang County was 1,100 miles, and from the capital to Gaoliang County, it was 6,600 miles.
The magistrate of Siping County is recorded in the Jin Taikang Gazette. The magistrate of Moyang County is also mentioned in the Jin Taikang Gazette, which belongs to Gaoxing County. The magistrate of Pingding County is mentioned in the records of the He family, but the date of establishment is not specified. The magistrate of Anning County was established during the Wu Kingdom period. The magistrate of Luozhou County, according to He family records, was newly established. The magistrate of Xigong County, also according to He family records, was newly established. The magistrate of Qinxiang County, similarly, according to He family records, was newly established.
Regarding Xinhui County, it was established in the second year of Yuanxi during the reign of Emperor Gong of the Jin Dynasty, having been separated from Nanhai County. The "Guangzhou Records" states: "In the first year of Yongchu, it was separated from Xinning County and established, with its administrative center at Penyun." It is unclear which statement is correct. Xinhui County administers twelve districts, with a population of 1,739 households and 15,900 residents. The water route from the provincial capital to Xinhui County is 350 miles. Yongchu County is not recorded in the Song Dynasty records. In the ninth year of Emperor Yuanjia of the Song Dynasty, some new residents were delineated from the borders of Nanhai, Xinhui, and Xinning counties, establishing five new counties: Song'an, Xinxin, Yongchang, Shicheng, and Zhaoji. In the twenty-seventh year of Emperor Yuanjia, Song'an County was renamed Songyuan County. The magistrates of Xinxin, Yongchang, Shicheng, and Zhaoji are all documented. The magistrate of Penyun County was recorded in the Yongchu County records as previously belonging to Nanhai County, as well as in the records of the He and Xu families. The magistrate of Xinyi County was established during the Wu Kingdom period, called Pingyi County, and renamed in the first year of Taikang of Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty, previously belonging to Nanhai County. According to Yongchu County records, Fengping County was previously part of Xinning County, while the He family records also indicate it previously belonged to Nanhai County, which aligns with the Xu family's records. Fengle County was established in the twelfth year of Emperor Yuanjia's reign during the Song Dynasty, delineated from the border of Penyun and Xinyi counties for some naturalized residents. The magistrates of Chubin County, Yining County, and Shikang County are all noted by the He family as newly established. Finally, we have Dongguan County, which the He family records indicate was previously the Salt Commissioner, established as a county during the reign of Emperor Cheng of the Jin Dynasty. The "Guangzhou Records" records that in the sixth year of Xianhe of Emperor Cheng of the Jin Dynasty, it was separated from Nanhai County and established. Dongguan County oversees six districts, with 1,332 households and a total population of 15,696. The water route from the provincial capital to Dongguan County is 370 miles, while the distance from the capital to Dongguan County is 5,670 miles.
The magistrate of Bao'an County is not mentioned in the records of "Yongchu County," the He family, and the Xu family. The magistrate of Anhuai County is the same, not mentioned in the records of "Yongchu County," the He family, and the Xu family. The magistrate of Xingning County was established in the Jiangzuo region. The magistrate of Haifeng County, like Bao'an and Anhuai, is not mentioned in the records of "Yongchu County," the He family, and the Xu family. The magistrate of Haian County was called Haining County during the Wu Kingdom, and the name was changed by Emperor Wu of Jin. The "Taikang Gazette" states it belongs to Gaoxing County. The magistrate of Xinle County originally reported to Nanhai County and was transferred over during the late Song Dynasty.
The prefect of Yian County was created in the ninth year of Emperor Jin'an Yixi, separated from Dongguan County. It oversees five counties, with a total of 1,119 households and a population of 5,522 people. It is 3,500 li from the prefectural city and 8,900 li from the capital via waterway. The magistrate of Haiyang County is recorded to have been established in the early Jin Dynasty according to the He family's records, but it is not recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazette." According to the Jin Dynasty map, it originally belonged to Dongguan County. The magistrates of Suian County, Haining County, and Chaoyang County are recorded as having been established together in the He family's records. According to the Jin Dynasty map, they originally belonged to Dongguan County. The magistrate of Yizhao County was established in the ninth year of Emperor Jin'an Yixi using five camps from Dongguan County.
The prefect of Songkang County was originally part of the West Camp of Gaoliang County, established in the ninth year of Emperor Wenjiayuan. It governs nine counties, with a total of 1,513 households and a population of 9,131 people. It is 950 li away from the prefectural city via waterway and 5,970 li away from the capital by waterway. The magistrate of Guanghua County, according to the "Jin Taikang Gazette," is recorded as belonging to Gaoxing County, while "Yongchu County" records it as belonging to Gaoliang County. The magistrates of Dancheng, Zhudu, Hailin, Hualong, Kaining, and Suiding Counties are all newly established as per the He family's records. According to the He family's records, the magistrate of Shimen County originally reported to Gaoliang County. The magistrate of Weiqin County is noted in the Xu family's records.
The prefecture of Suijian County was established in the thirteenth year of Emperor Wen's Yuanjia era. In the first year of Emperor Xiaowu's Xiaojian era, someone reported that the five counties of Huazhu, Yonggu, Suinan, Songchang, and Songtai originally belonged to Suijian County, but were later reassigned to Linhe County due to their distance. Now only Suinan County remains; the others have disappeared. According to the records of the He and Xu families, there is also a newly established Xinzhao County, which was reassigned here in the nineteenth year of the Yuanjia era. The Xu family's records also mention this county during the Jin Dynasty's Kangxi period, likely due to an error. Suijian County now governs seven counties, with a suspected population of 3,764 households and 14,491 people. The distance to the state capital is not recorded. Xinzhao County was originally part of a place called Guanxi Township in Sihui County, which was split off to become a county in the thirteenth year of Yuanjia. Huameng County was originally known as Guimeng Township in Sihui County, which was also split off in the thirteenth year of Yuanjia. Huaiji County was originally Yintun Township in Sihui County and was split off in the thirteenth year of Yuanjia. Sihui County is an ancient county that dates back to the Han Dynasty and is part of Nanhai County. Huamu County was established by He Zhixin. Suinan County is absent from both the 'Yongchu Guoguo' and Xu Guang's records. The prefecture of Haichang County was established in the sixteenth year of Emperor Wen's Yuanjia era. It includes Tanhua County, which is not documented in Xu Guang's writings. Haichang County governs five counties, with a total of 1,724 households and 4,714 people. The distance from the state capital is 650 miles by water, and the distance from the capital is 5,494 miles by water. Ninghua County is noted as newly established in Xu Guang's writings. Weining County is also noted as newly established in Xu Guang's writings. Yongjian County is recorded as newly established in Xu Guang's writings. Zhaohuai County is mentioned as newly established in Xu Guang's writings. Xingding County was established in the ninth year of Emperor Wen's Yuanjia era, initially part of Xinhui County, before relocating to its current site.
Governor of Song Xijun, in the 18th year of Emperor Wen's Yuanjia era, settled Jiaozhou refugees here and established four counties: Changguo, Yihuai, Suining, and Xinjian, forming Song Xijun. These four counties have since been abolished. In the 27th year of Yuanjia, the prefecture was renamed Song Longjun. During the reign of Emperor Xiaojian of Xiaowu, it was renamed Song Xijun again. Song Xijun administered seven counties, with a total of 2,084 families and a population of 6,450. It was 345 miles by waterway from the prefectural capital and 5,200 miles by waterway from the capital.
According to Xu Guang's records, Pingxing County was newly established.
According to Xu Guang's records, Chuning County was newly established.
According to Xu Guang's records, Jianning County was newly established.
According to Xu Guang's records, Zhaoxing County was newly established.
According to Xu Guang's records, Chonghua County was newly established.
According to Xu Guang's records, Ximu County was newly established.
According to Xu Guang's records, Chongde County was newly established.
Ningpu Prefecture, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," in the 7th year of Emperor Wu Taikang, Hapu County was transferred to the Guodu Wei, and Ningpu County was established at the same time. The "Guangzhou Chronicle" records that in the 23rd year of the Jian'an period of Emperor Xian of Han, the Wu Kingdom split Yulin County to establish Ningpu County, with its capital in Pingshan County. The "Wu Records" states that in the 3rd year of Yong'an of Sun Xiu, the Wu Kingdom split Hapu County to establish the Northern Wei of Hapu, administering Pingshan, Xingdao, and Ningpu counties. It is also said that during the Jin Dynasty, Pingshan County was renamed Shiding County, and Ningpu County was renamed Jianyang County, but it is not clear which version is correct. The "Yongchu County" records An'guang County, but there is no Shiding County. Neither He Zhi nor Xu Guang's books mention Ningpu County. Ningpu County administered six counties.
Jianyang County was established in the 7th year of Emperor Wu Taikang. The "Yongchu County" writes "Jianyang."
Xingdao County was established in the first year of Emperor Wu Taikang, using the Lian Dao area of the Hapu North Base. The "Wu Records" also mention this county, but the specific details are not well-documented.
Ningpu County, as recorded in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer," was originally called Changping County before being renamed Ningpu County in the first year of Emperor Wu Taikang. The "Wu Records" also mention this county, but the specific details are not well-documented.
The place Wu Anling is not mentioned in "Wu Lu". Pingshanling is mentioned in "Jin Taikang Diji". Shidingling is noted in "Jin Taikang Diji", but not in "Yongchu County". In the first year of Jin's Emperor Yuan, Jinxing County was established by splitting from Yulin County. Jinxing County, which is also noted in Xizhu, is now the Guilin area, including Zengyi, Anguang, Guangyu, Jincheng, Yuyang, Lechang County, Lechangling, Shichangling, Songyuanling, Leshanling, Yililing, Anlingle, etc. Han Emperor Wu established the Jiaozhou Prefecture after opening up the land of the Baiyue in the sixth year of Emperor Wu of Han's Yuanding era, with its administrative center in Longbian. In the eighth year of Jian'an, Emperor Xian of Han renamed it Jiaozhou, with its capital in Cangwu Guangxin County; in the sixteenth year, the capital was moved to Panyu County in Nanhai. Later, Guangzhou was separated, with its capital in Panyu, and the capital of Jiaozhou returned to Longbian. Jiaozhou governs eight counties, fifty-three counties, with a population of 14,530 households, 10,000 miles from the capital by waterway. In the sixth year of Emperor Wu of Han's Yuanding era, the Jiaozhi Prefecture was established, governing twelve counties with a population of 4,233 households. Longbian, Julou, and Zhuzi were all old counties of the Han Dynasty. Wuxingling was founded during the Wu Kingdom era. Xiyu and Ding'an are also old counties of the Han Dynasty. Wanghailing was founded in the nineteenth year of Emperor Guangwu of Han. Haipingling, known as Junping during the Wu Kingdom period, was renamed by Emperor Wu of Jin. Wuningling was established during the Wu Kingdom period. Leilou and Quyang were also old counties of the Han Dynasty. Nandingling, called Wuan during the Wu Kingdom period, was renamed by Emperor Wu of Jin. This is not mentioned in He Zhi's writings. After Sun Hao of Wu launched a campaign against the Fu Yan tribes, he established the Wuping Prefecture, governing six counties with a population of 1,490 households, 210 miles from the provincial capital by waterway, and ... (incomplete here). Wuping Prefecture is not mentioned in "Wu Lu", but is noted in "Jin Taikang Diji". Wudingchang, Xindaochang, Jinhuachang, these were all established during the Wu Kingdom or Jiangzuo periods.
During the sixth year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Jiuzhen Prefecture was established, overseeing twelve counties with approximately 2,328 households (though this figure is uncertain). It was situated 800 miles by water from the provincial capital and 11,180 miles by water from the imperial capital. Yifeng was an ancient county established during the Han Dynasty, previously known as Jufeng, but renamed during the period of the Wu Kingdom. Xupu and Songyuan, which were established during the Jin Dynasty, were also ancient counties. According to He Zhi's book, Gao'an was established during the Jin Dynasty; it is not recorded in the "Taikang Gazetteer," but is mentioned in the "Wu Lu" as having been established from Changle County. The Jianchu Order was established by the Wu Kingdom. The Changle Order was also established by the Wu Kingdom. Jun'an was also established by the Wu Kingdom, though He Zhi attributes its establishment to Emperor Jinwu. Wuning was established by the Wu Kingdom, although He Zhi claims it was established by Emperor Jinwu. Dupo was an ancient county from the Han Dynasty, recorded in the "Wu Lu" but not in the "Jin Taikang Gazetteer." Ningyi was said to have been established by Emperor Jinwu according to He Zhi, but it is not recorded in the "Taikang Gazetteer." The Jinwu Emperor divided Feng County to establish Jinwu. Jiude Prefecture was formerly part of Jiuzhen County before being separated and established by the Wu Kingdom. He Zhi claimed it governed seven counties, but it currently oversees eleven counties with 890 households. It was located 900 miles by water from the provincial capital and 19,000 miles from the imperial capital. Puyang was established by the Jinwu Emperor through the division of Yangyuan County. Yangyuan County was originally known as Yangcheng County when established by the Wu Kingdom; it was renamed in the second year of Taikang and was later abolished. Jiude was said to have been established by the Wu Kingdom according to He Zhi. Xianhuan was an ancient county from the Han Dynasty. Duyi was established by Emperor Jinwu through the division of Jiude County.
Chang of Xi'an, He Zhi states, was established by Emperor Wu of Jin, which is not mentioned in the "Taikang Gazetteer" or the "Wu Records." Nanling Chang, He Zhi states, was established by Emperor Wu of Jin, which is not recorded in the "Taikang Gazetteer," but mentioned in Wang Yin's book. Yuechang Chang, He Zhi states, was established by the Wu State, which is not recorded in the "Taikang Gazetteer." Song Tailin, Song Changlin, and Xiping Prefectures were all established during the late Song Dynasty.
The Governor of Jinan, during the Qin Dynasty, was known as Xiang Commandery, renamed in the sixth year of Emperor Wu of Han's Yuanding, abolished during the Wu Dynasty, and re-established by Emperor Wu of Jin in the third year of the Taikang era. It governed seven counties and had a population of 420 households. It was 2,400 li from the state capital and 16,990 li by water from the capital. Xijuan Prefecture, an ancient county from the Han Dynasty, which was written as "Juan." Lurong Prefecture, Xianglin Prefecture, and Zhuwu Prefecture were all old counties from the Han Dynasty. Shouling Prefecture was established by Emperor Wu of Jin in the tenth year of the Taikang era, separating it from Xijuan County. Wulao Chang was established by Emperor Wu of Jin by separating it from Beijing County. Beijing Chang was an old county from the Han Dynasty.
Yichang and Songping Prefectures were both established during the late Song Dynasty. Songping Prefecture was established under Emperor Xiaowu, separating from Jinan County to establish Songping County, which was later upgraded to a prefecture. The Governor of Yuezhou was established in the seventh year of the Taiji reign of the Ming Dynasty. Bailiang, Longsu, Yongning, Anchang, Fuchang, Nanliu, and Linzhang Prefectures were all newly established. Linzhang Prefecture used to belong to Guangzhou.
Hepu Prefecture was originally established during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, later renamed Zhu Guan in the seventh year of Huangwu by Sun Quan, and then changed back to Hepu by Sun Liang. It was previously under the jurisdiction of Jiaozhou. It governed a total of seven counties and had about 938 households. It was quite a distance, approximately 18,000 li from the capital, which was known as Chang'an at that time!
Hepu County is an old county from the Han Dynasty. Xuwen County used to belong to Zhuyai Prefecture. Later, after the Jin Dynasty conquered the Wu State, Zhuyai Prefecture was abolished, and Xuwen County was placed under the jurisdiction of Hepu Prefecture.
Zhuguan County was founded by the Kingdom of Wu. The character "朱" was actually a mistake and should be "珠". Dangchang County was carved out of Hepu Commandery during the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin. Zhulu County was founded by the Kingdom of Wu. Jinshi County was founded by Emperor Wu of Jin. Xin'an County was established in southern China by the Eastern Jin court. Finally, during the Song Dynasty, the Prefect of Hepu Commandery still reported to Jiaozhou.
