Weijun Commandery administers regions including Julu, Changshan, Zhongshan, Anping, Hejian, Qinghe, Zhao, and Bohai. Yingchuan Commandery, established during the Qin Dynasty, is located five hundred miles southeast of Luoyang. The commandery has a total of seventeen cities, which has a population of 263,440 households and 1,436,513 residents. Yangzhai served as the capital of Yu, featuring Juntai, Gaoshi Pavilion, and Yongshi City. Xiangcheng features Yangyinli, as well as Xibugeng, Sicheng, Fenqiu, and Yuchishan; Kunyang has Zhanshui; Dingling has Dongbugeng; Wuyang is a county town; Yan, Linying, Yingyang, and Yingyin are also in Yingchuan Commandery. Yingyin has Huzong Township, which is also referred to as the ancient Foxman Pavilion, and a bank pavilion. Xu, Xinji, Yanling (called Yan in the Spring and Autumn Period), Changshe (Changshe includes Changge City, Xiangxiang, Shucheng, and Shujin), Yangcheng (Yangcheng has Songgao Mountain, the sources of Wei and Ying Rivers, as well as iron ore and Fushu settlement), Fucheng (Fucheng has Yingxiang), and Lunshi (Lunshi was established in the fourth year of Jianchu) are all part of Yingchuan Commandery.
Runan County was established by the founding emperor Liu Bang, located 650 li southeast of Luoyang. The county has a total of 404,448 households and a population of 2,107,088 people. Pingyu features Shenting, the site of the ancient Shen Kingdom, ruled by the Ji clan; Xinyang is a fief; Xiping is home to iron mines and Baiting, the ruins of the ancient Bai Kingdom; Shangcai is the location of the ancient Cai Kingdom; Nandun was the site of the ancient Dun Kingdom; Ruyin was the site of the ancient Hu Kingdom; Ruyang, Xinxu (fief), Beiyichun, Shuiyinqiang (fief), Guanyang, Qisi (Qisi has Jiangxiang, the site of the ancient Jiang Kingdom), Yang'an, which contains Daoting, the ruins of another ancient state; Xiang, Xihua, Xiyang, Ancheng (fief, with Wuchengting), Wufang (Wufang has Tangxitin), Tengyang (fief), Shenyang, Shen, Xincai (Xincai has Daluting), Anyang (fief, with Jiangting, the site of an ancient country ruled by the Ying clan), Fubo, a fief reestablished during the Yongyuan period, Yilu (reestablished during the Yongyuan period), Langling (fief), all these places belong to Runan County.
Yiyang is a fief, with a Huangting, which was the former Huang Kingdom, ruled by the Ying clan.
Zhaoling has a Xingting, and also an Anling Township. Zhengqiang is also a fief, with an Anting. Shishan is also a fief. Songguo, called Qiqiu in the Zhou Dynasty, renamed Xinqi in the Han Dynasty, and it wasn't until the fourth year of Emperor Zhang's reign that the Duke of Song was moved here. There is a Fanyangting here. Baoxin is a fief, with a Laiting, the former location of the Baoxin Kingdom. Yuanlu, Dingying, and Gushi are all fiefs. Gushi was formerly an imperial palace but was renamed during the reign of Emperor Guangwu, and it features Qin Qiu. Shansang is a fief that was previously part of Peixian, with Xiacengfuju and Chuihuiju. Chengfu was also part of Peixian before, which was known as Yi during the Spring and Autumn Period, and it features Zhanghuatai.
Liang State, formerly known as Dang County during the Qin Dynasty, was renamed by the founding emperor Liu Bang. It has three counties, which were incorporated into Liang State in the first year of the Yuanhe era. It is located 850 miles southeast of Luoyang, which has nine cities, 83,300 households, and a total population of 431,283. Xiayi and Suiyang, which was once the territory of the Song State's Ebo, includes Lumenting, Yumen, and Yangliangju. Yudi includes Kongtong, Tong, Tongting, and Luncity, which was the capital of Shaokang. Dangshan is known for its rich deposits of Wenshi. Mengdi has Mengze. Gushu has Xincheng and Piting. Yan and Ningling used to belong to Chenliu County. Ningling has a Gexiang, which was the location of the former Geboguo. Bodi, which formerly belonged to Shanyang County, was the place where Shang Tang founded his capital.
Pei State, previously known as Sishui County during the Qin Dynasty, is located 1,200 miles southeast of Luoyang, with twenty-one cities, 204,995 households, and a total population of 251,393. Xiang and Xiao, Xiaodi used to be a vassal state. Peidi has a Sishuiting. Fengdi has a large marsh to the west, where Liu Bang, the founding emperor, famously beheaded the white snake, located at Fuyuting. Zan has a Mingju. Guyang and Qiao, where Qiao is the seat of the governor. Aohas a Gaixia settlement. Qidi has a Daze Township, where the uprising led by Chen Sheng and Wu Guang began. Zhi, Dan, Jianping, and Linsi, which was formerly known as Mang, was renamed by Emperor Guangwu. Zhuyi, a former vassal state, was previously called Zhu. Gongqiu was formerly Tengguo. Longkang.
First, let’s examine the map of Yuzhou. Locations such as Benguo, Fuli, Hong, and Taiqiu, which were once part of other regions, now belong to Yuzhou.
Then there is Chen Guo, which is quite a large region. It was called Huaiyang during the reign of the founding emperor Gaozu, and later changed its name. According to records, Chen Guo has nine cities with a total of 116,653 households and a population of over 1,547,572 people. There is also a settlement known as Guling in Yangxia County. Other places include Ningping, Ku (formerly known as Xiang in the Spring and Autumn Period, with a place called Laixiang), Zhe, Xinping, Fule, Wuping, and Changping (formerly belonged to Runan Prefecture, with a place called Chenting and Zheqiu City).
Next is Lu Guo, formerly part of Xue County during the Qin Dynasty, which was renamed during the reign of Empress Dowager Lu. Originally part of Xuzhou, it was not until the reign of Emperor Guangwu that it was transferred to Yuzhou. Lu Guo has six cities, 78,447 households, and a population of 411,590 people. Lu Guo has a long history that dates back centuries. In ancient times, it was the Yan Kingdom, with a granary of the Daiting clan, known for its iron production. Confucius' former residence, known as Que Li, is also in Lu Guo, along with Niushou Pavilion and Wufu Qu. Other notable locations include Zou (formerly part of Zhu Guo), Fan (featuring Nanliang River), Xue (formerly part of Xuzhou during the Six Kingdoms period), Bian (featuring Daquan and Wuxiang City), and Wenyang.
In general, the Yuzhou Prefecture governs six districts and ninety-nine counties, towns, and marquisates.
Next is Wei County, established by the founding emperor Gaozu, located seven hundred miles northeast of Luoyang. Wei County has fifteen cities, 129,310 households, and a population of 695,660 people. Ye City is a significant city, with the ancient Dahe River, Fushui River, and Fu River flowing through, as well as Wucheng, Pingyang City, Wucheng, and Jiuhou City. Other notable locations include Fanyang, Neihuang (where the Qinghe River originates, featuring Yiyangju and Huangze), Wei, Yuancheng (Wulu Xu, formerly known as Shalu, with a Shating), Liyang, Yin'an Yi, Guantao, Qingyuan, Ping'en, Sha (marquisate), Chiqiu (known for its production of Ge), Wu'an (known for its iron production), and Quliang (marquisate, formerly part of Guangping Prefecture, with Jize).
Julu County was established during the Qin Dynasty. In the 13th year of the Jianwu era during the Eastern Han Dynasty, Guangping County was abolished and its counties were transferred to Julu County. It is located approximately 1,100 miles north of Luoyang, comprising fifteen cities, 109,517 households, and a population of 629,096. Yitao County is home to a Boluo Pavilion; Julu County, formerly known as Dalu, has an extensive wetland. There are also Yangshi, Qiao, Xiaquyang (which features a Guju, the site of the former Zhaiguzi country, and a Xiyang Pavilion), Ren, Nanhe, Guangping, Chizhang, Guangzong, Quzhou, Lieren, Guangnian, Pingxiang, Nanyu, and several other locations.
Changshan County was founded by Liu Bang, known as Gaozu. In the 13th year of Jianwu, Zhending County was abolished and its counties were transferred to Changshan County. It has a total of thirteen cities, 97,584 households, and a population of 631,184. Yuanshi County and Gaoyi County, which were previously known as Hao, were renamed by Emperor Guangwu, and the governor lived here. There is also a Qianqiu Pavilion and Wu Chengmo, where Emperor Guangwu took the throne. Duxiang County is a marquisate that boasts iron mines. Nan Xing Tang County has a stone mill valley. Fangzi County features Zanhuang Mountain, where the Ji River begins. Pingji County has a river mouth that is blocked. Additionally, there are Luancheng, Jiumen, Lingshou (where the Wei River originates), Puwu, Jingxing, Zhending, and Shangai (which used to belong to Taiyuan County).
The State of Zhongshan was established by the founding emperor Liu Bang, located 1,400 li to the north of Luoyang. It consists of thirteen cities, which has a total of 97,412 households and a population of 658,195. The cities include Lulu; Beiping, notably known for its iron mines; Wuji; Xinshi, which features a Xianyu Pavilion, which is the site of the ruins of the former Xianyu State, belonging to the Zi clan; Wangdu; Tang, which has a Zhongren Pavilion and Zuoren Township; Anguo; Anxi, formerly called Anxian, renamed by Emperor Zhang; Hanchang, formerly called Kuxing, renamed by Emperor Zhang; Liwu, a marquisate, formerly part of Zhuo Commandery; Shangquyang, formerly part of Changshan Country, with Hengshan to its northwest; Puyin, formerly called Quni, renamed by Emperor Zhang, featuring a Yangcheng; and Guangchang, formerly part of Dai Commandery, among others.
Anping Country, formerly known as Xindu, was established by the founding emperor Liu Bang and renamed Lecheng during the reign of Emperor Ming, before being renamed back to Anping in the first year of the Yanguang era. It is located 2,000 li north of Luoyang. Anping Country consists of thirteen cities, with 91,440 households and a total population of 655,118.
The region of Xindu is traversed by the Jiang and Hutuo Rivers. Fucheng, which was previously known as Changcheng, along with Nangong, Fuli, Xiabo, Wuyi, and Guanjin, located to the west of which is the Zhang River, with a crossing called Boluo Crossing. Tangyang was formerly part of Julu Commandery; Wusui was formerly part of Hejian Commandery; Raoyang was formerly known as Rao, belonging to Zhuo Commandery, which features a Wulou Pavilion. Anping County and Nanshenze were both formerly part of Zhuo Commandery.
The Hejian Kingdom was established by Emperor Wen, and during Emperor Shizu's reign, Hejian County was incorporated into Xindu County. In the second year of Emperor Yongyuan, the Hejian Kingdom was restored. It is located 2500 li (approximately 500 kilometers) north of Luoyang. The Hejian Kingdom has a total of eleven cities, 93,754 households, and a total population of 634,421. Places like Lecheng, Gonggao, Yi, Wuyuan, Zhongshui, Mao, Gaoyang (which has a Gecheng), Wen'an, Shuzhou, Chengping, and Dongpingshu were previously part of Zhuo County, whereas Wen'an, Shuzhou, Chengping, and Dongpingshu were previously part of Bohai County.
The Qinghe Kingdom was established by Emperor Gaozu and was renamed Ganling in the second year of Emperor Huandi. It is located 1280 li (approximately 500 kilometers) north of Luoyang. The Qinghe Kingdom has a total of seven cities, 123,964 households, and a total population of 764,118. Ganling, which was formerly called Cuo, had its name changed during Emperor An's reign. Beiqiu, Dongwucheng, Shu, Ling (established in the summer of the ninth year of Emperor Yongyuan), Yimu, and Guangchuan (formerly part of Xindu County, which has a Jijincheng) are all in the Qinghe Kingdom.
The Zhao Kingdom, formerly known as Handan County during the Qin Dynasty, was renamed Zhao Kingdom by Emperor Gaozu. It is located 1100 li (approximately 500 kilometers) north of Luoyang. The Zhao Kingdom comprises five cities, 32,719 households, and a total population of 188,381. Handan is home to Congtai. Yiyang, Xiangguo (originally Xingguo, called Xindu during the Qin Dynasty, renamed by Xiang Yu, with Tantai and Surenting), Bairen, and Zhongqiu are all in the Zhao Kingdom.
Bohai Kingdom, established by Emperor Gaozu, is located 1600 li (approximately 500 kilometers) north of Luoyang. This kingdom has a total of eight cities, which has 132,389 households and a population exceeding 1,116,500.
Nanpi, this place, is part of Bohai Commandery. Gaocheng, Chonghe, and Fuyang are all principalities. Dongguang, Zhangwu, and Yangxin are also cities in Bohai Commandery, with Yangxin having been reestablished in the first year of the Yangguang era. There is also Xiuxian, which was previously part of Xindu Commandery but is now under Bohai Commandery. Having discussed Bohai Commandery, let's now turn our attention to the region governed by the Jizhou Inspector, which includes a total of nine principalities, over one hundred counties, towns, and principalities; the scale is quite impressive!
