The Chief Commandant is a position held by one individual, with a salary of two thousand shi. According to historical records, this position is mainly responsible for guarding outside the palace and handling emergencies like fires and floods. The Chief Commandant must patrol outside the palace three times a month and manage the weapons. This position holds a very high status, equivalent to that of the emperor's bodyguard. Below this position is a Deputy, also held by one person, with a salary of one thousand shi. There are also two hundred cavalry. Historical records state that they have no rank, and their salary is the same as that of regular officials.
The Keeper of the Armory is another position held by one individual, with a salary of six hundred shi. Historical records state that this role is responsible for managing the weapons. Below is a Deputy, one person. The Keeper of the Armory is under the jurisdiction of the Chief Commandant. Historical records indicate that there were previously three individuals in this role: Shi Dao, Left Middle Waiter, and Right Middle Waiter, each earning a salary of six hundred shi. When the emperor travels, they are responsible for clearing the way ahead, and when returning, they escort the emperor's carriage to the palace gate, which will only open then. Eventually, only one individual remained, and this was not a permanent position. Whenever the emperor travels, a temporary official is selected to serve as Shi Dao Hou. After the matter is over, it is no longer under the jurisdiction of the Chief Commandant. In addition, the positions of Zhong Lei, Si Hu, Du Chuan Ling, Deputy, and Left and Right Capital Auxiliary Commandants have also been abolished.
The Tutor of the Crown Prince is another position held by one individual, with a salary of two thousand shi. Historical records state that this role functions as a teacher to the crown prince and does not involve managing other officials.
The Grand Chamberlain is a position held by one individual, with a salary of two thousand shi. Historical records indicate that this position originated in the Qin Dynasty and was held by eunuchs. During the reign of Emperor Jing, it was renamed Grand Chamberlain and sometimes held by scholars. During the period of establishment, this position was typically held by eunuchs, primarily responsible for conveying the commands of the Empress Dowager. All rewards given to members of the royal family, as well as matters concerning royal family members entering the palace to meet, must be communicated and coordinated through him; he also accompanies the Empress Dowager when she travels. Below is a Deputy, one person, with a salary of six hundred shi. The books say: also a eunuch.
The Chief Palace Attendant is another position held by one individual, with a salary of one thousand shi. Historical records state that this role is a eunuch responsible for managing vehicles. Historical records also indicate that the salary of the Grand Equerry was two thousand shi; however, during the period of establishment, the title 'Grand' was removed, and the salary was reduced to one thousand shi, placing it under the jurisdiction of the Grand Chamberlain.
The Central Palace Envoy, one person serving, with a salary of 600 stones. The book says: he is a eunuch. There are three Central Palace Envoys, with a salary of 400 stones. The book says: they are all eunuchs, responsible for conveying the empress's orders. There are five Central Palace Secretaries, with a salary of 600 stones. The book says: they are all eunuchs, responsible for handling the empress's documents. The Central Palace Private Treasury Envoy, one person serving, with a salary of 600 stones. The book says: he is a eunuch, responsible for managing the empress's private treasury, including money, cloth, and other items, as well as the sewing, washing, and other affairs of the empress's clothes. There is also one deputy. The book says: he is also a eunuch. The Central Palace Permanent Lane Envoy, one person serving, with a salary of 600 stones. The book says: he is a eunuch, responsible for managing the palace maids. There is also one deputy. The book says: he is also a eunuch. The Central Palace Yellow Gate Supervisor, one person serving, with a salary of 600 stones. The book says: he is a eunuch, responsible for managing the personnel at the palace's Yellow Gate. There is a Central Palace Office Envoy in the palace, with an annual salary of 600 stones. The book says who is a eunuch, responsible for reporting on the situation in the harem to the emperor. In addition, there are six female riders, one deputy, one deputy in charge of the corridors; the book also states that they are all eunuchs. The deputy in charge of the corridors manages the palace's passageways.
Let's talk about the palace's medicine officer again, who earns an annual salary of 400 stones, and he is also a eunuch. All of these officials fall under the authority of the Grand Chancellor. The book explains that during the Qin Dynasty, there was a Chancellor whose official position was higher than that of the Grand Chancellor, and he was also a eunuch responsible for managing the palace officials. Later, Emperor Cheng felt that this position was somewhat redundant, so he merged the duties of the Chancellor into those of the Grand Chancellor. Therefore, when the Empress leaves the palace, officials like Zhongye and Zhonghuan will also assume the responsibilities of the Chancellor, who are in charge of escorting and protecting her until she returns. If a eunuch commits a crime and is killed, the Ministry of Personnel would select someone to temporarily fill this role. Both the Changxin Palace and Changle Palace have stewards, whose responsibilities are similar to those of the Grand Chancellor. Other officials in the palace are also named after the names of the palaces, and the number and rank of officials are comparable to those in the Central Palace. The book says that because the emperor's grandmother lived in the Changxin Palace, the positions of Changxin Steward and Changle Steward were created, who rank above the Grand Chancellor and are also eunuchs, with the same rank as the officials in the Central Palace. The Changle Palace also has a guard and a high steward, both high-ranking officials earning an annual salary of 2,000 stones, which is more than that of the steward. However, these positions are only created upon the passing of the emperor's grandmother and are not typically held.
The Prince's Grand Tutor has an annual salary of two thousand stones. The books say that his duty is to assist the prince and manage all the officials in the prince's residence. The Prince's Chief Officer has an annual salary of one thousand stones, responsible for arranging the duties of the junior attendants and the guards, with duties similar to the Grand Chamberlain. The Prince's Junior Attendants have an annual salary of four hundred stones, with a fluctuating number of officials, akin to the Attendants of the Three Offices. The Prince's Attendants have an annual salary of two hundred stones, with a variable number of people who take turns on duty guarding, similar to the Gentlemen of the Two Offices. The Prince's Household Officer has an annual salary of one thousand stones, responsible for managing the prince's warehouses, food, and diet, with duties similar to the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Works. The Prince's Warehouse Officer has an annual salary of six hundred stones, responsible for managing the warehouses and food. The Prince's Food Officer has an annual salary of six hundred stones, responsible for managing the food. The Prince's Steward has an annual salary of one thousand stones, responsible for managing the chariots and horses, with duties similar to the Grand Steward. The Prince's Stable Master has an annual salary of four hundred stones, responsible for managing the chariots and horses. The Prince's Chief Gate Official has an annual salary of six hundred stones, previously noted to have a position similar to a Commanding Officer. There used to be Left and Right Doorkeepers who managed the officials at the left and right palace gates, but they were abolished during the Jianwu period. The Prince's Middle Attendants have an annual salary of six hundred stones, totaling five people, with responsibilities comparable to those of the Palace Attendants. The Prince's Horse Groom earns a salary of six hundred stones, described in the books as having a total of sixteen people whose work is similar to receiving officials at the court. When the prince goes out, the attendants on duty must lead the way in front to maintain order. In simple terms, the Prince's Horse Groom earns a salary of six hundred stones, roughly equivalent to the modern... (this part needs to be supplemented with the modern equivalent salary based on specific historical background), and their job is similar to that of receptionists nowadays. When the prince goes out, they must lead the way in front to maintain the order and dignity of the procession. The Prince's Chief Guard, a single person, has a salary of four hundred stones. The books say that he is primarily responsible for the palace's security, patrolling to ensure its safety.
Prince's Guard Commander, one person, with a salary of 400 stones. It is noted that he is responsible for guarding the palace gates.
Similar to the above, also one person, with a salary of 400 stones, mainly responsible for guarding the palace gates.
All of these positions are overseen by the Prince's Tutor. According to the records, if the emperor has just ascended the throne and has not appointed a prince, these positions will all be canceled, except for the position of Attendant, which falls under the supervision of the Minor Treasurer.
These positions are all under the supervision of the Prince's Tutor. However, if the emperor has just taken office and has not appointed a prince, then these positions will all be vacant, except for the position of Attendant, which still exists and falls under the supervision of the Minor Treasurer.
The Grand Master of Works, one person, with a salary of 2,000 stones. It is noted that this position has been inherited from the Qin Dynasty, previously known as the Grand Supervisor of Works, and was changed to the Grand Master of Works during the reign of Emperor Jing. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the construction of ancestral temples, palaces, imperial tombs, as well as related civil engineering projects, and also planting trees along the roadsides, such as paulownia and catalpa trees. He also has a Deputy with a salary of 600 stones.
The Grand Master of Works, this is a big deal with a salary of 2,000 stones! This position has been around since the Qin Dynasty, previously known as the Grand Supervisor of Works, and later changed to the Grand Master of Works during the reign of Emperor Jing. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the construction of royal buildings, such as ancestral temples, palaces, imperial tombs, and more, including civil engineering projects, and even the planting of trees along the roadside. He also has a Deputy with a salary of 600 stones.
The Commandant of the Left, one person, with a salary of 600 stones. It is noted that he is responsible for managing the artisans on the left side. He also has a Deputy.
The Commandant of the Left, with a salary of 600 stones, overseeing the artisans on the left side. He also has a Deputy.
The Commandant of the Right, one person, with a salary of 600 stones. It is noted that he is responsible for managing the artisans on the right side. He also has a Deputy.
The Commandant of the Right, similar to the Commandant of the Left, with a salary of 600 stones, overseeing the artisans on the right side, and also has a Deputy.
All of these positions are under the Grand Master of Works.
The Commandant of the City Gates, one person, with a salary equivalent to 2,000 stones. It is noted that he is responsible for managing the twelve city gates of Luoyang.
The Commandant of the City Gates, with a salary of 2,000 stones, holds a prestigious position and is responsible for managing the twelve city gates of Luoyang.
Sima, a position held by one person, with a salary of one thousand stones. The book says: responsible for the military defense of the city gates. Each city gate also has a hou, who receives a salary of six hundred stones. The book says: There are twelve city gates in Luoyang City. The main southern gate, known as Pingcheng Gate, is managed by the Guard Commander. The other city gates include Upper West Gate, Yong Gate, Guangyang Gate, Jin Gate, Xiaoyuan Gate, Kaiyang Gate, Shao Gate, Middle East Gate, Upper East Gate, Gu Gate, and Xia Gate, totaling twelve gates.
Each city gate also has a Sima with a salary of one thousand stones, responsible for the military defense of the city gates. There is also a hou with a salary of six hundred stones at each city gate. Luoyang City has a total of twelve city gates, with the main southern gate called Pingcheng Gate, and the North Palace Gate managed by the Guard Commander; the other city gates are... (here are listed the names of the twelve city gates).
All these officials report to the City Gate Colonel. In the Northern Army, there is one hou, who earns a salary of six hundred stones. The book says: responsible for supervising the five camps of soldiers and horses. In the Northern Army, there is a hou with a salary of six hundred stones, responsible for supervising the five camps of the army.
The Garrison Cavalry Colonel, with a salary equivalent to two thousand stones, is responsible for guarding the imperial palace. Under his command, there is also a Sima earning a salary of one thousand stones.
The Overriding Cavalry Colonel, similar to the Garrison Cavalry Colonel, is also tasked with guarding the imperial palace, with a salary equivalent to two thousand stones, and under him is a Sima with a salary of one thousand stones.
The Infantry Colonel, who also earns a salary of two thousand stones, is responsible for guarding the imperial palace. Under him, there is a Sima with a salary of one thousand stones.
The Longwater Colonel, who also earns a salary of two thousand stones, is responsible for guarding the imperial palace. Under him, there is a Sima and a Huqi Sima, both earning a salary of one thousand stones each. The book states that he is responsible for guarding and managing the Wuhuan cavalry.
Colonel of Changshui, also in charge of guarding the imperial palace, earning a salary equivalent to two thousand shi. He has a Sima and a Huqi Sima under his command, both with a salary of one thousand shi, responsible for guarding and managing the Wuhuan cavalry.
The Shesheng Colonel earns a salary equivalent to two thousand shi. The book says he is in charge of guarding the imperial palace. Below him is a Sima, with a salary of one thousand shi.
The Shesheng Colonel, the last one, is also in charge of guarding the imperial palace, earning a salary equivalent to two thousand shi. Under his command is a Sima, with a salary of one thousand shi.
This official is referred to as the Zhonghou of the Northern Army. The book states that there used to be a Zhonglei Colonel responsible for the affairs of the Northern Army's camp. There were also the Huqi Colonel and the Huben Colonel, both established during the reign of Emperor Wu. Later, during the Zhongxing period, the position of Zhonglei Colonel was abolished, leaving only the Zhonghou in charge of supervising five camps. The Huqi Colonel and Colonel of Changshui were merged, while the Huben Colonel was responsible for light chariots and archers.
The salaries of official positions are as follows: generally, for a position rated at two thousand shi, the salary of their deputy is equivalent to one thousand shi; for a true position rated at two thousand shi, the salary of the deputy and chief clerk is six hundred shi; for positions rated at two thousand shi, the salary of the deputy is six hundred shi; for positions rated at one thousand shi, the deputy and guard earn a salary of four hundred shi; if the position is rated at six hundred shi, the salary of the deputy and guard is three hundred shi; for positions rated at four hundred or three hundred shi, the salary of the deputy and guard is two hundred shi; for the deputies of princes and princesses, the salary is equivalent to one hundred shi; for the guards of border fortresses and the colonels and chiefs of tombs, the salary is two hundred shi; some positions have fixed salaries and do not require separate notation.
The Colonel of the Inspectorate is the only one, and his salary is equivalent to 2,000 shi. The book says that this official position was established during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu, responsible for supervising officials below the rank of 100, as well as those who commit crimes in the capital and nearby counties. The supervisory authority was revoked during the reign of Emperor Yuan, and the official position was restructured during the reign of Emperor Cheng. During the Jianwu period, it was reinstated and given jurisdiction over a province. The Colonel of the Inspectorate has twelve subordinates. The book explains that the Inspector is responsible for supervising the illegal activities of officials; the Chief Clerk oversees the selection and appointment of officials within the prefecture and manages various affairs; the Adjutant assists the Colonel during inspections and records various affairs; the Record Clerk is responsible for recording finances and documents; during military operations, a Military Affairs Officer is appointed to handle military affairs; each county has a Duties Officer who is responsible for supervising and monitoring illegal activities, appointed by the provincial government, so their salary is generally one hundred shi. The Colonel also has twenty-five aides. The book says that the Chief Clerk is responsible for recording affairs in the prefecture and reviewing documents; the Gatekeeper is responsible for the security of the prefecture; the Gate Chief Clerk is responsible for selection and appointment; the Instructor of the "Classic of Filial Piety" is responsible for supervising the "Classic of Filial Piety"; the Instructor of the "Monthly Ordinances" is responsible for conducting sacrifices according to the seasons; the Instructor of the Legal Code is responsible for explaining the law; the Record Clerk Assistant is responsible for document recording; the Duties Officer Assistant and each county have a County Clerk Assistant, each responsible for managing the documents of their respective counties, appointed by county officials and rotate annually. The Colonel oversees seven counties.
There was a magistrate of Henan who was in charge of the affairs of the capital city, a position specifically appointed by the emperor. In the early days of the Han Dynasty, the capital was in Chang'an, and the three officials - Jingzhao magistrate, Zuo Fengyi, and You Fufeng - were all high-ranking officials of the court with a rank of 2,000 shi, referred to collectively as the "Three Fu." Later, when the capital moved to Luoyang, Henan Commandery replaced the original Henan magistrate. Because the area of the Three Fu contained the tombs of emperors from past dynasties, the name stayed the same, but the official rank was somewhat lower. As for the official positions in Hongnong, Henei, and Hedong commanderies, including magistrates, Fengyi, Fufeng, as well as governors and deputies, all this information is detailed in the "Geography Records."
There was a senior official in charge of the capital, the magistrate of Henan, appointed by the emperor. When the Han Dynasty initially built its capital in Chang'an, the Jingzhao magistrate, Zuo Fengyi, and You Fufeng were all high-ranking officials with high salaries, referred to collectively as the "Three Fu." Later, when the capital moved to Luoyang, Henan Commandery replaced the Henan magistrate. However, because the Three Fu region contained important tombs, the name remained the same, but the official rank was lower. For details on the official positions in Hongnong, Henei, and Hedong commanderies, you can check out the "Geography Records."
