Jiujiang, Danyang, Lujiang, Kuaiji, Wu County, Yuzhang... I won't go into detail about these places.
Jinan Kingdom, formerly known as Qi Kingdom, was established by Emperor Wen, located 1,800 miles east of Luoyang. It has ten cities, 78,544 households, and a population of 453,308. Dongping Ling has iron mines. Other notable places include Tancheng, Tianshan, Yuling, Tai, Jian (Ralai Pavilion), Tugu, Liangzou, Zouping, Dong Chaoyang, and Licheng (which also has iron mines and Juliju).
Pingyuan Commandery was founded by Emperor Gaozu, Liu Bang, located 1,300 miles north of Luoyang. It has nine cities, 155,588 households, and a population of 1,026,558. Pingyuan, Gaotang (source of the Wet River), Ban, Ge (Marquisate; during the Xia Dynasty, there was a Marquis of Ge who exterminated Zhuo and established Shaokang), Zhu'a (formerly known as Zhu Ke during the Spring and Autumn Period, home to Yejing Pavilion), Leling, Shiying, Ande (Marquisate), Yanci (formerly called Fuping, renamed by Emperor Ming).
Le'an Kingdom was founded by Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang in Xipingchang, originally called Qiancheng, which was renamed in the seventh year of Yongyuan. Located 1,520 miles east of Luoyang, it has nine cities, 74,400 households, and a population of 424,075. Linji (formerly called Di, renamed by Emperor An), Qiancheng, Gaoyan, Le'an, Bochang (with Bogu City, Beizhongju, and Shishui), Liaocheng (Marquisate), Li (formerly belonged to Qi Kingdom), Yi (Marquisate, formerly belonged to Beihai), Shouguang (formerly belonged to Beihai, with Guanting).
Beihai Kingdom was founded by Emperor Jing. In the thirteenth year of the Jianwu era, the three kingdoms of Zichuan, Gaomi, and Jiaodong were abolished, with their counties incorporated into Beihai Kingdom. It has eighteen cities, 158,641 households, and a population of 853,604. Ju (with Jiting, ancient Jiguo), Yingling, Pingshou (with Zhencheng and Hanting, ancient Hanguo, where Zhuo was enfeoffed), Duchang, Anqiu (with Quqiu Pavilion), Chunyu (in the summer of Yongyuan, there was Mixiang), Pingchang (a marquisate that formerly belonged to Langye and includes Luoxiang).
Zhu Xu was a marquisdom, previously part of the Langye commandery, and was again under the jurisdiction of the Langye commandery during the first year of the Yongchu era. Dong'anping had previously belonged to the Zichuan commandery, which had a place named Xiting during the Warring States period. Gaomi was a marquisate. Changan was a marquisate that was reestablished during Emperor An's reign. Yian was also a marquisate, reestablished during Emperor An's reign. Jiaodong was a marquisate. Jimo was a marquisate, with a place called Tangxiang. Zhuangwu was a marquisate that was reestablished during Emperor An's reign. Xiami was also a marquisate reestablished during Emperor An's reign. Ting (placename, no further information).
The Donglai commandery was established by Liu Bang, the founding emperor, located 3,128 li east of Luoyang, governing thirteen cities, containing 104,297 households and 484,393 people. Huang (placename, no further information), Muping (placename, no further information), and Huan (placename, no further information) were also marquisates. Qucheng was a marquisate, Ye was a marquisate, with a place called Guoxiang. Dangli was a marquisate, Dongmu was a marquisate, and Changyang (placename, no further information) and Luxiang (placename, no further information) were also under the jurisdiction of the Donglai commandery. Changguang had previously belonged to the Langye commandery. Qianzou was a marquisate, previously part of the Langye commandery, with a place called Jieting. Gelu had a place called Yousheting. Buqi was a marquisate, previously part of the Langye commandery.
The Qi kingdom was established during the Qin dynasty, located 1,800 li east of Luoyang, governing six cities, containing 64,415 households and 491,765 people. Linzi was the old capital of the Qi kingdom, where the governor resided. Xi'an included a place called Jiliting, along with Quqiuli, which was known as Quqiu in ancient times. Changguo (placename, no further information) and Linqu (placename, no further information) had three pavilions, which were known as Pingyi in ancient times. Guang (placename, no further information) and Banyang were previously part of the Jinan commandery.
The above areas fall under the jurisdiction of the governor of Qingzhou, including six commanderies and sixty-five counties.
Nanyang Commandery was established during the Qin Dynasty, which was seven hundred li south of Luoyang, governing thirty-seven cities with a population of 528,551 households and 2,439,618 people. Wan was formerly the fief of Shen Bo, which includes Nanjiuju, Gualijin, Xiyangju, and Dongwuting. Guanjun is a town within the commandery. Yexian features Changshan, also known as Fangcheng, and Juancheng. Xinye includes Dongxiang, formerly known as Xindu, and Huangyouju. Zhangling, previously known as Chongling, was renamed by Emperor Liu Xiu and has a Shangtangxiang. Xie, Zhi, and Luyang each have a place called Lushan, and also feature Niulanleiting. Chou (placename, no further information).
First, let's take a look at the situation in Nanyang Commandery. This commandery includes Duyang, Bowang, and Wuyin, as well as Biyang and Fuyang, with Xingju in Fuyang. Pingshi County is situated at the foot of Dafu Mountain, part of the Tongbai Mountain range, where the Huai River begins, and there is also Yiqiuju. Jiyang County features Lanxiang and Huangchunju. Huyang and Yuyang are counties, with Xiaochangan and Dongyangju in Yuyang County. Additionally, there are the places of Nieyang, Yin, Zeng, and Deng, which includes Youju in Deng County. Shandu and Lido are both marquisates, along with Rang, Chaoyang, Caiyang, Anzhong, and Zhuyang, which includes Shedu Township under the jurisdiction of Zhuyang Marquisate; Wudang County has Hechengju; Shunyang Marquisate, formerly known as Boshan, has Xuju; and there are Chengdu, Xiangxiang, and Nanxiang. Danshui was previously part of Hongnong Commandery, which includes Zhangmi Township and Sanhuting; Xixian was likewise part of Hongnong Commandery, previously known as Baiyu Yiyi during the Chu State period, which includes Wuguan, located to the west of the county, and Fengxiangcheng.
Nanjun, established by the Qin Dynasty, is located 1,500 li south of Luoyang, comprising seventeen counties, with 162,570 households and a population of 746,604. There is a Jingxiang Township in Jiangling County; Baidi City lies to the west of Wu County; Zigui County was a vassal state; both Zhonglu and Huarong were marquisates, with Yunmeng Marsh to the south of Huarong County; Atou Mountain is located in Xiangyang County; Yi, Yicheng, Ruo, Linju, and Zhijiang are also marquisates, with Zhijiang County that formerly belonged to the Luo State, where there is a Danyang settlement; Jingshan is in Linju County; there are also Yidao and Yiling, with Jingmen and Huya Mountain in Yiling County; Zhoulingshan and Henshan used to belong to Wuling Commandery.
Now let's talk about Jiangxia Commandery. Jiangxia Commandery was established by Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang, located 1,500 li south of Luoyang, comprising fourteen counties, with 58,434 households and a population of 265,464. This Jiangxia Commandery includes Xiling, Xiyang, Ge (a marquisate), Meng, Jingling (a marquisate, under which there is Yunxiang, as well as Zhangshan, formerly known as Neifang), and Yundu.
I’ve also heard of Shaxian, Zhu, and Xiazhi. Qichun is also a marquisate. E, Pingchun, and Nanxinshi are also marquisates. Anlu is also nearby.
Lingling Commandery, established during Emperor Wu's reign, is located 3,300 li south of Luoyang, comprising thirteen cities, with 212,284 households and a total population of 1,015,578. Quanling is also in Lingling Commandery. Lingling has Yangshuo Mountain, where the Xiang River begins. Jiuyi Mountain lies south of Yingdao, with Yingpu, Lingdao, Taoyang, Duliang (featuring Lushan), Fuyi, Shi'an, Chongan (formerly known as Zhongwu, renamed in the third year of Yongjian), Xiangxiang, Zhaoyang, and Zhengyang (formerly part of Changsha) all nearby.
Guiyang County was founded by Emperor Gaozu, situated 3,900 li south of Luoyang, characterized by rolling mountains and comprising eleven cities. The county had 135,029 households and a population of 551,403. The cities of Chenzhou, Leiyang (noted for its iron production), Yinshan, Nanping, Linwu, Guiyang, Hanyu, Zhengyang (home to Zhaoling Mountain), Qujiang, and Hannin (established in the first year of Yonghe) are all in Guiyang County.
Wuling Commandery was established during the reign of King Zhao of Qin, previously known as Qianzhong Commandery. It was renamed during the fifth year of Gaozu's reign, located 2,100 li south of Luoyang, with a total of twelve cities. It had 46,672 households and a population of 259,113. The cities of Linyuan, Hanshou (previously called Suo and renamed in the third year of Yangjia, where the governor's office was based), Chanling, Lingyang, Chong, Yuanling (formerly Houtou Mountain), Chenyang, Youyang, Qianling, Chengcheng, Yuannan (established in the twenty-sixth year of Jianwu), and Zuo Tang are all in Wuling Commandery.
Changsha Commandery was established during the Qin Dynasty, situated 2,800 li south of Luoyang, with a total of thirteen cities. It had 255,854 households and a population of 1,593,372. The cities of Linxiang, You, Tuling, Ancheng, Ling, Xiangnan (a marquisate, with Hengshan to its southeast), Liandao, Zhaoling, Yiyang, and Xiajuan are all in Changsha Commandery.
This text records the administrative divisions of an ancient region. Let's look at it sentence by sentence. First, "Luo", "Lingling", "Rongling"—these three place names are not commonly used today, probably the names of some ancient places. Next, "the Right Jingzhou Governor's Office, seven counties, and a total of 117 counties, towns, and marquisates," meaning that this area is under the jurisdiction of the Right Jingzhou Governor's Office, with seven counties and a total of 117 counties, towns, and marquisates, indicating a rather complex administrative structure.
Then there is an introduction to Jiujang Commandery, "Jiujang Commandery (established during the Qin Dynasty. 1,500 li east of Luoyang.) Fourteen cities, 89,436 households, 432,426 individuals." Jiujang Commandery was established during the Qin Dynasty, 1,500 li east of Luoyang, with fourteen cities. The household count is detailed, with 89,436 households and 432,426 individuals. It then mentions Yinling, Shouchun, Junqiu, Chengde, Xiquyang, Hefei Marquisate, Liyang Marquisate (under the jurisdiction of a governor), Dangtu (where Xu Feng once led a rebellion), Quanjiao, Zhongli Marquisate, Fuling, Xiacao (formerly belonging to Pei), Ping'a (formerly belonging to Pei. With Xushan), Yicheng (formerly part of Pei), these are all place names under Jiujang Commandery, some of which have historical allusions, such as Dangtu with a place called Maqiuju, where Xu Feng once rebelled. Xiacai, Ping'a, and Yicheng were formerly part of Pei County. Next is Danyang Commandery, "Danyang Commandery (Qin Zhang Commandery, renamed by Emperor Wu. 2,160 li east of Luoyang. In the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Sun Quan separated a portion from Xindu Commandery.) Sixteen cities, 136,518 households, 635,445 individuals." Danyang Commandery, known as Zhang Commandery during the Qin Dynasty, was renamed by Emperor Wu of Han, 2,160 li east of Luoyang. In the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Sun Quan separated a portion from Xindu Commandery. It has sixteen cities, with 136,518 households and 635,445 individuals. Then there are the place names under Danyang Commandery: Wanling, Liyang, Danyang, Guzhang, Yuqian, Jing, She, You, Lingyang, Wuhu (with Zhongjiang to the west); Moling (with Niuzhu to the south); Hushu Marquisate; Jurong; Jiangcheng; Chungu; Shicheng; some of these place names still exist today, while others may have been renamed or have disappeared, notable for their historical events.
Finally, there is Lujiang Commandery. "Lujiang Commandery (established by Emperor Wen of Han by separating it from Huainan. In the thirteenth year of Jianwu, it absorbed the Lu'an Kingdom and is situated 1,700 li east of Luoyang.) It comprises fourteen cities, with 113,992 households and a population of 426,683." Lujiang Commandery was established by Emperor Wen of Han by separating it from Huainan. In the thirteenth year of Jianwu, it absorbed the Lu'an Kingdom and is situated 1,700 li east of Luoyang. The commandery includes Shu (with Tongxiang), Yulou Marquisate, Xunyang (with Jiujiang to the south merging into a major river to the east), Qian, Linhu Marquisate, Longshu Marquisate, Xiang'an, Wan (with iron), Juchao Marquisate, Lu'an Kingdom, Liao Marquisate, Anfeng (with Dabieshan), Yangquan Marquisate, and Anfeng Marquisate. Some of these places have names that evoke a sense of antiquity, while others mention local features, such as Wan having iron mines and Anfeng having Dabieshan. Kuaiji Commandery was established during the Qin Dynasty, initially had its capital at Wuxian before moving to Shanyin. It is located 3,800 li east of Luoyang, governing fourteen cities with 123,090 households and a population of 481,196. Shanyin County is located south of Kuaiji Mountain, where the tomb of Dayu is situated on the mountaintop, near Zhejiang. Other counties include Me, Wushang, Zhuji, Yuji, Taimo, Shangyu, Yan, Yuyao, Juzhang, Yin, and Zhang'an (formerly the commandery capital, originally part of the Minyue territory, but renamed by Emperor Guangwu), Yongning (established in the third year of Yonghe, using land from the Dongou township of Zhang'an County), and Dongbu (a marquisate).
Wu County was established during the reign of Emperor Shun of the Han Dynasty, having been split off from Kuaiji County. It is located approximately 3,200 li east of Luoyang, governing thirteen cities, with a population of 164,164 households and 770,782 individuals. Wu County, the former land of the Wu Kingdom, is bordered by Zhenze to the west, later renamed Juquze. Other counties include Haiyan County, Wucheng County, Yuhang County, Piling County (historically, the fief of Jizha during the Spring and Autumn period, located north of Beijiang), Dantu County, Qu'a County, Youquan County, An County, Fuchun County, Yangxian County (Yangxian is a township), Wuxi County (Wuxi is a marquisate), and Lou County.
Yuzhang County was established by Emperor Gaozu, Liu Bang, located 2,700 miles south of Luoyang, governing twenty-one cities, with a population of 46,496 households and 1,668,906 individuals. Counties include Nanchang County, Jiancheng County, Xingan County, Yichun County, Luling County, Ganxian County (Ganxian has the Yuzhang River), Yudu County, Nanye County (Nanye has Tailingshan), Nancheng County, Poyang County (home to Poyang Lake, which is rich in gold), Liling County (Liling has Fuyishan), Yuhan County, Qiaoyang County, Pengze County (Pengze is bordered by Pengli Lake to the west), Chaisang County, Ai County, Haihun County (Haihun is a marquisate), Pingdu County (Pingdu is also a marquisate, formerly called Anping), Shiyang County, Linru County (Linru was established in the eighth year of Yongyuan), and Jianchang County (Jianchang was split from Haihun County in the sixteenth year of Yongyuan).
All of the above are areas under the jurisdiction of the Yangzhou Governor, totaling six prefectures, ninety-two counties, townships, and noble estates.
