The "Book of Xia: Tribute of Yu" and the Zhou Dynasty's "Zhi Fang" both depict the Nine Provinces, with territories extending to the four seas, detailing the resources and boundaries of different regions. This likely served as a blueprint for ancient emperors' territorial planning. During the Warring States period, various states attacked and annexed each other, and ultimately, the Qin Dynasty unified the country, altering the original capitals and borders, effectively merging the regions. After the establishment of the Han Dynasty, the administrative divisions of the Qin Dynasty were continued and expanded somewhat. Ban Gu studied geography and wrote the "Geographical Treatise," while Biao wrote the "Records of Commanderies and Kingdoms." Although the Wei and Jin periods experienced both division and unification, the content recorded in the "Didao" evolved from these foundations.
From Liu Yuan and Shi Le's uprising to overthrow the Central Plains regime, various rebellions followed one after another, resulting in widespread chaos, as the Five Hu wreaked havoc across China. Each region proclaimed its own kings and tyrants, attacking each other, with borders shifting unpredictably, resembling a tangle of interwoven, multicolored threads, all in disarray. After the Wei state pacified the Yan and Zhao regions, the Nine Provinces lay in ruins, and those rebellious minority groups were eliminated, leaving behind just one nation and one dynasty, while the rest were disregarded; only Wu and Shu states remained. Before the Zhengguang era, the Wei state reached its peak in power, with a population more than doubled compared to the Jin Dynasty during the Tai Kang era. By the Xiaochang era, the chaos intensified, and the northern regions turned into ruins; west of the Xiaoshan and Hangu Pass, the flames of war continued, and the smoke of battle cleared, with countless casualties in the Qi and Zhao regions, creating a chaotic scene.
As a result, the population of common folks decreased significantly, with nearly half of them perishing. During the Yong'an period, the Hu tribes invaded Luoyang, and most of the official documents and archives were discarded, which made it impossible to trace the population that had been previously registered. Now, I’m putting together this local chronicle based on the information from the Wuding period. The setup and changes of the provinces and counties have varied greatly, and I have tried to note them all; places I’m not familiar with are noted as unclear. Positions like the Minister of Internal Affairs and the Chancellor have been around for ages. Starting from Emperor Ming and Emperor Zhuang of the Wei Dynasty, there have been continuous wars, the scope of attacks has expanded, and the number of people cultivating land has increased. Many nobles and lords were given vast tracts of land, so many that they were beyond counting, so these areas were all classified under one commandery. Regarding the household counts in the occupied areas, I have compiled them based on the household records from the Yongxi period, ignoring those that were not recorded.
Sizhou (the administrative center was Ye City, which was once the capital founded by Emperor Wu of Wei. In the fourth year of the Tianxing reign, the administrative center of Sizhou was changed too, and in the first year of the Tianping reign, the capital of Wei was relocated, and the administrative center of Sizhou was changed as well.)
Jurisdiction: Twelve commanderies, sixty-five counties
Households: 371,675 households, 1,459,835 people
Weijun (previously known as Weijun, set up during the Han Dynasty by Liu Bang, the founding emperor. Both the Western and Eastern Han Dynasties belonged to Jizhou, while the Jin Dynasty belonged to Sizhou. During the Tianxing years of Emperor Taizu of Wei, it belonged to Xiangzhou, and it was renamed Weiyin in the early Tianping years.)
Jurisdiction: Thirteen counties
Households: 122,613 households, 438,024 people
Wow, these are all place names! Let’s go through them one by one. Ye City used to be part of the territories of the Han and Jin Dynasties. Later, during the Tianping years, Danyang and Anyang were incorporated under the jurisdiction of Ye City, belonging to Danyang County. They also set up a checkpoint during the Tianping years, but it’s gone now. There’s the ancestral hall of Ximen Bao, as well as Wucheng, Youli City, Dang City, and Shidouyan, which are split into three areas: the south, right, and west. During the Tianping years, the Wanjin Canal was also dug out, and folks now call it the Tianping Canal.
Linzhang County was established as a separate entity from Ye City during the Tianping era and also governed areas such as Neihuang, Chiqiu, and Feixiang. Linzhang includes Gushan, Feixiang City, Handan City, Chiqiu City, Lieren City, Lucibei, Lintai Ze, and so on, and is divided into two regions: the left section and the northeast section. Linzhang County's jurisdiction included Fanyang County during the Han and Jin dynasties, and during the Jin dynasty, it was part of Dunqiu. In the sixth year of Zhenjun, it was merged into Dunqiu and was separated again in the nineteenth year of the Taihe era. In the second year of the Tianping era, it returned to the jurisdiction of Ye City, with its county seat located in Fanyang City. Lieren County was part of Guangping Commandery during the Han dynasty, and both the Later Han and Jin dynasties were part of Guangping Commandery; in the Tianping era, it was also under Ye City. Changle County was established as a separate entity from the Wei Kingdom in the twenty-first year of the Taihe era, and in the first year of Yong'an, Changle Commandery was established; it was abolished and then reestablished during the Tianping era. The county seat of Changle County is known as Changcheng. Wuan County was governed during the Han and Jin dynasties and also returned to Ye City during the Tianping era. Linshui County was part of Guangping Commandery during the Jin dynasty; it was merged into Ye City in the sixth year of Zhenjun and became independent again in the twenty-first year of the Taihe era. Weixian County was governed during the Han and Jin dynasties. Pingyi County was separated from Yuancheng in the second year of the Tianping era. Yiyang County belonged to the Zhao Kingdom during the Han dynasty, to Guangping Commandery during the Jin dynasty, and returned to Ye City during the Tianping era, with Yiyang County City still present. Yuancheng County was governed during the Han and Jin dynasties and returned to Ye City during the Tianping era, which is home to Shalu Mountain. Chizhang County was part of Guangping Commandery during the Han dynasty, to Julu Commandery during the Later Han, to Guangping Commandery during the Jin dynasty, was merged into Lieren County in the third year of Zhenjun, separated again in the twentieth year of the Taihe era, and was under Ye City during the Tianping era. Guixiang County was established as a separate entity from Guantao in the second year of the Tianping era, with the county seat in Zhao City, where the Eastern General was stationed, and there are also Kongling City and Guan City.
Finally, let’s talk about Yangping Commandery, which was separated from the Wei Kingdom in the second year of Emperor Wen of Wei's Huangchu era, with the commandery seat in Guantao City, overseeing eight counties, with a total of 47,444 households and a population of 162,075. Yangping Commandery is indeed quite significant!
Wow, what's written here are just place names and population stats! Basically, it says that places like Guantao, Qingyuan, Leping, and Fagan were part of Wei County or Dong County back in the Han and Jin Dynasties. Linqing was set up in the 21st year of the Taihe era. Wucheng was established during the Yong'an era, abolished in the first year of the Tianping era, and brought back the next year. Wuyang and Yangping are also nearby, with places like Yangping City, Gangcheng, Zhao Jianzi Ling, Wugou Water, and Baima Yuan all within the territory of Yangping County.
Guangping County's history is even more complex. During Emperor Wu of Han's reign, it was Pinggan State, then changed to Guangping State during Emperor Xuan’s reign, later abolished, and re-established in the second year of Emperor Wen of Wei’s Huangchu era, with its center in Quliang City. This county manages six counties in total, with 23,750 households and a population of 103,430 people. These six counties are Ping'en (centered in Ping'en City, with a Kangtaize), Qu'an (separated from Ping'en during the Jingming years), Handan (previously part of Zhao State, later to Wei State, and only returned to Guangping County in the sixth year of Zhenjun, which has a Zishan), Guangping (previously also belonged to Guangping County, later abolished, and restored in the 20th year of Taihe), Quliang (belonged to this area during both the Han and Jin Dynasties), and Guangnian (abolished during the Yongjia years, and restored in the 20th year of Taihe).
Lastly, there's Ji County, set up by Emperor Wu of Jin, with its administrative center in Fangtou, managing six counties, with a total of 29,883 households and a population of 102,997 people. See, back in ancient times, they really kept detailed population stats!
Goodness, these are all place names and demographics! Let's go through them one by one, starting with Xiuwu. North Xiuwu, that name sounds powerful, was separated from South Xiuwu during the reign of Emperor Xiaochang, with its capital in Qingyang City. It's known for its beautiful mountains and clear waters, featuring Qingyang Spring, Ma Spring, Ding Gong Shen, a name steeped in mystery, Yu River, Tao River, Ironing Spring, Fufu Mountain, Wuli Spring, Qili Ironing, Ma Ming Spring, and Chong Spring, as well as Junjie, Anyang City, and so on.
As for South Xiuwu, it was part of the Henan Prefecture from the Han to Jin dynasties, and this area has Huangjia, Wucheng, and Yiyang City. Next, let's talk about Jixian, which also belonged to Henan Prefecture during the Han and Jin periods, but was later dissolved and then reestablished in the twelfth year of Taihe, with its capital in Jicheng. This area has a long history, with notable landmarks like the Tomb of Bi Gan, Taigong Temple, and Chen City. In the second year of Xinghe, many people from Hengnong County moved here and set up a Yizhou administrative region in the city.
Chaoge, which was also part of Henan Prefecture during the Han and Jin periods, features Chaoge City, Cuifang City, Dafang Mountain, Qishui, Baigou Water, Tianjing Ditch, Yuan City, New City, and Fuxi Temple, which is picturesque. Shanyang, during the Han and Jin periods, also belonged to Henan Prefecture, but later became part of other prefectures. In the second year of Emperor Xiaojing, Shanyang Prefecture was established, initially with its capital in Gongcheng, which was later moved to Shanyang City, but it was abolished again not long after. Huo Jia, during the Han and Jin periods, belonged to Henan Prefecture, was later dissolved, and then restored in the twenty-third year of Taihe, with its capital in Xinluo, and there is also a Huo Jia City in this area.
Guangzong County, established in the eleventh year of the Taihe era, was soon abolished and was reinstated during the Xiaochang era. This county governs three districts, with a total of 13,262 households and a population of 55,897. Now, let's look at these three districts: Guangzong, which was part of Julu County during the Later Han Dynasty, was under Anping County during the Jin Dynasty, and South Guangzong and North Guangzong were established during the Zhongxing era but were later abolished. This area includes Guangzong City, Jianshi City, and Jiande City. Wuqiang, which was merged with Xindu County in the third year of Zhenjun, was restored in the twenty-second year of Taihe and has a city called Wucheng. Jing County, which belonged to Anping County during the Later Han and Jin Dynasties, was merged with Nangong during the Zhenjun era but was later restored. Finally, we have Dongjun, established during the Qin Dynasty, with its administrative center in Huatai City, renamed Puyang during the Jin Dynasty and later reinstated. Yanzhou was established during the Tianxing era and changed in the eighteenth year of Taihe. This county oversees seven counties, totaling 35,221 households and 107,717 people. This population data looks quite impressive!
Dongyan was previously part of the Han Dynasty, belonged to Puyang during the Jin Dynasty, and later changed hands. This area features Yancheng, Yaoci, and the Wuzixu Shrine. Pingchang County was separated from Baima County in the second year of Xiaochang, with its county seat in Pingchang City. Baima County was part of Puyang during both the Han and Jin Dynasties and later changed hands. It features Chaogou, Baima City, Fancheng, and Fanhao City. Liangcheng County has Liangcheng, Nanzhong City, and Xiwangmu Ci. Suanzao County was part of Chenliu during the Han and Jin Dynasties and later changed hands. It includes Suanzao City, Feishan, Baishayuan, Wangqitai, and Wumayuan. Changyuan County was part of Chenliu during the Han and Jin Dynasties and later changed hands as well. It was merged with Waihuang County in the eighth year of Zhenjun but separated again in the third year of Jingming. It includes Pingqiu City, Kuangcheng, Pucheng, Zilu Ci, Changyuan City, Weilinggong Ci, and Longcheng. Changle County was separated from Liangcheng County in the early years of Wutai, with a location known as Pan.
Beiguangping Jun was separated from Guangping Jun during the Yong'an period. It administers a total of three counties, with 16,691 registered households and a population of 91,148 people. Nánhé County was part of Guangping Jun during the Western Han Dynasty, part of Julu Jun during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and returned to Guangping Jun during the Jin Dynasty, later merging with Ren County, and was separated again in the 20th year of the Taihe era. This area features Zuo Yang Pavilion, Shaling, Nánhé City (also known as Jiahe City), and Anfeng City. Ren County was part of Guangping Jun during the Western Han Dynasty, part of Julu Jun during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and part of Guangping Jun during the Jin Dynasty. This area includes Guangping Township City, Wan Township City, Feng City, and Zhangxiang Shrine. Xiangguo, known as Xindu during the Qin Dynasty, was renamed by Xiang Yu. It belonged to Zhao State during the Han Dynasty, to Guangping Jun during the Jin Dynasty, later merged with Ren County, and was separated again in the 20th year of the Taihe era. There is Xiangguo City here.
Linlü Jun was established in the first year of Yong'an. It administers a total of four counties, with 13,821 registered households and a population of 52,372 people. Linlü County belonged to Henan Jun during the Han Dynasty and to Ji Jun during the Jin Dynasty. It was called Longlü during the Western Han Dynasty and was renamed during the Eastern Han Dynasty to avoid the name of Emperor Shang. In the sixth year of Zhenjun, it merged with Ye County and was separated again in the 21st year of the Taihe era. This area features Lingyang River, which flows eastward and eventually reaches Yuan (a place name). Linqi County was established from Chaoge, Linlü, and Gong counties in the early Tianping years. This area includes Wang Mang Ridge. The Yuan River, which flows eastward, is known as the Qi River. There are also Lichuan, Huba Ridge, Licheng, and Qicheng here. Gong County belonged to Henan Jun during the Han Dynasty, to Ji Jun during the Jin Dynasty, and changed its administrative jurisdiction during the Tianping era. This area includes Xing City, Fan City, Zhuoshui Pond, and Baimen Mountain. Huanmen Stream flows south and is known as Taiqing Stream. There are also Yanshan and Bailu Mountain here. Weide County was established as a separate entity from Chaoge County in the second year of the Tianping era. This area includes Lèi Mountain and Cold Spring.
Qiudun Jun was established during the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin, administering four counties, with a total of 17,022 households and a population of 87,063.
Dunqiu County was merged into Jiji Commandery during the Taihe era, and the remaining residents re-founded Dunqiu County during the Jingming era. Here, you can find Yuyang Marsh, the tomb of Emperor Zhuanxu, and the tomb of Emperor Ku. During the Han Dynasty, Weiguo was part of Dong Commandery, and it also belonged here during the Jin Dynasty. It was known as Guan in the Han Dynasty, before being renamed by Emperor Guangwu. Here, you can find Weiguo City, including Weikang Shu's tomb, Zilu's tomb, Kuai Kui's tomb, Kong Kui's tomb, Wei Zhe's tomb, Wei Ling Gong's tomb, and Wuxiang City. Linhuang County was incorporated into Weiguo in the third year of the Zhenjun era and was re-established in the nineteenth year of Taihe. Here, you can see the palace city, Huang City, Weixin Tai, and Changxiang Water. Yin'an County, during the Han Dynasty, was part of Wei Commandery, and it also belonged here during the Jin Dynasty. It was merged into Weiguo in the third year of Zhenjun and was re-established in the nineteenth year of Taihe. Here, you can see Yin'an City and the tomb of Shenshiqu. Puyang Commandery was created during the Jin Dynasty, belonged to Yanzhou during the Tianxing era, belonged to Qizhou during the eleventh year of Taihe, belonged to Xiyanzhou during the Xiaochang era, and belonged to X during the early years of Tianping. It oversees four counties, with a total of 18,664 households and a population of 55,512. Linqiu County, during the Former Han Dynasty, was part of Dong Commandery, belonged to Jiyin Commandery during the Later Han Dynasty, and also belonged here during the Jin Dynasty. Here, you can see Yang Jiao'ai, Zuo Botao's tomb, and Guan Gongming's tomb. Puyang County, during the Han Dynasty, was part of Dong Commandery, and it also belonged here during the Jin Dynasty. Chengyang County was part of Jiyin Commandery during the Han and Jin Dynasties, and later became part of X. Here, you can find Huzi River and Leize. During the Han Dynasty, Juancheng County was part of Jiyin Commandery, and it also belonged here during the Jin Dynasty.
Liyang County was established during the Xiaochang period, having been carved out from Jijun, with the county seat in Liyang City. It governs three districts, with a total of 11,980 households and a population of 54,457 people. Liyang County was part of Weijun during the Han and Jin dynasties, was later abolished, and then reestablished during the Xiaochang period. There is a Liyang Mountain here. Dongli County was created in the first year of Yong'an when it split from Liyang County. Dunqiu County was part of Dongjun during the Han Dynasty, was part of Dunqiu County during the Jin Dynasty, belonged to Jijun in the 18th year of Taihe, and later belonged to... (omitting the name of the county). It was merged into Neihuang County in the first year of Yong'an and was abolished during the Tianping period.
Qinghe County was established during the reign of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, governing four counties, with a total of 26,033 households and a population of 123,670 people. Speaking of Qinghe, this region existed from the Han to the Jin Dynasties and underwent several name changes, sometimes called Cuo, sometimes called Ganling, and finally called Qinghe. This area is home to a river city. Other notable places include Beiqiu, Houcheng (which was established in the 13th year of Taihe and is also a city), and Wucheng (known as Dongwucheng during the Han and Jin periods, later renamed and featuring a hidden pavilion). All these places are part of this region.
Dingzhou was established in the second year of Emperor Taizu and was originally called Anzhou. Dingzhou governs five districts and twenty-four counties, with a total of 177,501 households and a population of 834,274 people.
Zhongshan County, which was established by Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang of the Han Dynasty, was later elevated to a kingdom during the reign of Emperor Jing, only to be reverted back to a county. This county oversees seven districts, with a total of 52,592 households and a population of 255,241 people.
Lu'nu is the administrative center of the prefecture and county, and it has been there from the Han Dynasty to the Jin Dynasty. Emperor Shizu even constructed a new palace there! There are also Yanqing City and Leyang City. Shangquyang originally belonged to Changshan County and later went through various changes. There is a Pingle City, as well as several mountains such as Hengshan, Jiashan, Heishan, Yaoshan, and Huangshan. Weichang existed during the Han and Jin periods, previously called Kuxing, later renamed Hanchang, and finally Weichang. There are Weichang City and Ancheng. Xinshi also existed during this time, where Lin Xiangru's tomb, Yitai City, and Xinshi City are located. Wuji existed during the Han Dynasty but disappeared during the Jin Dynasty, then was restored in the twelfth year of Taihe, with the administrative center in Mujicheng, along with Xincheng and Liantai. Anxi also existed during the Han and Jin periods, previously called Anxian, later renamed Anxi, with Tianjingze, Anxi City, and Zhao Yao Temple. Tang also existed during the Han and Jin periods, with Zuoren City, Widow City, Tangshui, and Langshan Temple.
Lastly, there is Changshan County, established by Emperor Gaozu of Han, originally called Hengshan County, later renamed Changshan County because the name of Emperor Wendi of Han contains the character "Heng." It went through mergers and restorations, managing seven counties with a population of 248,622 people across 56,890 households.
Places like Jiumen, Zhending, Xing Tang, Puwu, Lingshou, Jingxing, and Shiyi belonged to various counties during the Han and Jin periods. Jiumen features Changshan City, Jiumen City, and several forts and temples; Zhending was renamed in the eleventh year of Emperor Gaozu of Han and has a Zhao Shuo Temple; Xing Tang, which was previously called Nan Xing Tang, later changed its name, and even established Tang County in the fourteenth year of Taihe, which was later abolished; Puwu has Jiayang City; Lingshou features a mountain, along with the Xi Wangmu Temple and Cishui; Jingxing has Huixing City; Shiyi was a county during the Han Dynasty, was later abolished, and then restored during the Jin Dynasty.
Julu County was established during the Qin Dynasty. During the Han Dynasty, in the Jianwu period, part of it was incorporated into Guangping State. This county governed three districts, with a total of 27,172 households and 130,239 people. Quyang, Gaocheng, and Qiao were also counties during the Han and Jin Dynasties. Quyang was previously called Xia Quyang, with several cities, the Temple of Yao, and Qingqiu; Gaocheng was part of Zhending County during the Han Dynasty, was later abolished, and then reinstated during the Jin Dynasty; Qiao had Qiao City, Anding City, and several temples and hills.
Boling County was established during the reign of Emperor Huan of Han, administering four counties with a total of 27,812 households and 135,070 people. Raoyang featured several cities and temples; Anping had a city and temples; Shenze was formerly known as Nanshenze; Anguo was originally part of Zhongshan County, later merged with Shenze, and then separated again.
Beiping County was separated from Zhongshan County during the Xiaochang period, with the county seat in Beiping City, administering three counties with a total of 13,034 households and 65,102 people.
During the Han and Jin Dynasties, Puyin was part of Zhongshan County, previously called Quni, renamed Puyin during the reign of Emperor Zhang of Han. This region included Puyin City, Anguo City, Anyang, and the deity of Chiquan, along with various legends. Beiping, during the Han and Jin Dynasties, was also part of Zhongshan County, with Beiping City and Mumen City. Wangdu, during the Han and Jin Dynasties, was part of Zhongshan County, with Gaochang City, Chaoyang City, Yiqishan, as well as the Yao God and Sunshan, and legends.
As for Jizhou, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the administrative center was located in Gaoyi, later came under the control of Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, with the administrative center in Ye City. During the Wei and Jin periods, the administrative center was established in Xindu, then moved to Yanci by Shao Xu during the Jin Dynasty, and back to Xindu by Murong Chui. In the second year of the Huangshi era, following the pacification of Xindu, Jizhou was reestablished. Jizhou administered four counties, twenty-one counties, with a total of 125,646 households and 466,601 people.
Changle County was founded by Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, originally named Xindu County, renamed Guangchuan during the reign of Emperor Jing, renamed Lecheng by Emperor Ming, changed to Anping by Emperor An, and finally renamed Changle County during the Jin Dynasty. This county governs eight districts, with a total of 35,683 families and a population of 143,145. The eight districts are Tangyang, Zaoqiang, Fuliou, Suolu, Guangchuan, Nangong, Xindu, and Xiabo.
Bohai County was established by Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty and was renamed Lunshui during the reign of Emperor Shizu, and was renamed Bohai County again in the twenty-first year of the Taihe era. This county governs four districts, with a total of 37,972 families and a population of 144,482. The four districts are Nanpi, Dongguang, Xiu, and Anling.
Finally, Wuyi County was founded by Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty, governing five districts.
Speaking of household registration data, it can be quite a hassle. Let's start with one place, with 29,775 households and a population of 144,579. What is this place called? Ah, it has many names: it was once called Wusui, then renamed Fucheng, Guanjin, and Wuyi. The constant name changes make it hard to remember. Fucheng also has a place called Gonggao City, Guanjin has the Dou family tomb, and Wuqiang merged with Wuyi before separating again. I also recall there was a Wuqiangyuan. There is also Ande County, which seems to pop up and disappear, sometimes belonging to Bohai and sometimes being independent, truly bewildering. This county manages four counties.
These four counties add up to a total of 22,216 households and a population of 68,396. They are Pingyuan, Ande, Yimu, and Li. These counties have also been shuffled around, sometimes belonging to this state and sometimes to that state, like a game of musical chairs. Pingyuan, Ande, and Li used to belong to Pingyuan County, then they were transferred to Bohai County. Yimu used to belong to Qinghe County, then merged with Wucheng, and then separated again; it's really quite a jumble. The administrative center of Li County is in Linqi City.
Now, let's talk about Bingzhou, which is a large area. During the Han and Jin dynasties, the administrative center was in Jinyang, then it moved to Taibi, and finally moved back to Jinyang. Bingzhou oversees five prefectures and twenty-six counties, with a total of 107,983 households and a population of 482,140. That's quite substantial!
Finally, let's discuss Taiyuan County, which is a county under Bingzhou, managing ten counties, with 45,600 households and a population of 207,578. So, what do you think? The household registration stats are pretty complicated, right?
Jin Yang was part of the same administrative region in the Han and Jin dynasties. In the ninth year of Zhenjun, it separated from Yuzhi County and established itself as an independent administrative unit. There is a temple dedicated to Jie Zitui there. To the southwest of Jin Yang is a mountain called Xuan Yong Mountain, where the Jin River begins and flows east into the Fen River. Jin Yang also features the Jin Wang Shrine and Gengyang City. The river flows out from the Mugua Ridge, passes through Zhanling and Dalianshan, and eventually converges with several other rivers at the Yuan Guo Temple, which is called the "Tongguo River," which then flows southwest into the Fen River. During the Yongchang era, the imperial court established the Grand Prime Minister's Mansion in Jin Yang, and in the early years of Wuding, Qi Xian Wu Wang built the Jin Yang Palace here.
Qi County was also part of the same administrative region in the Han and Jin dynasties. There are Qi City, the tombs of the Qixi clan, the Zhou Dang clan's cemetery, Taigu River, and Zhao Xiangzi's city.
Yuzhi County also was part of the same administrative region in the Han and Jin dynasties. It was merged into Jin Yang in the ninth year of Zhenjun and then regained its independent status in the first year of Jingming. Yuzhi features the Lutai Mountain Temple and Changning River, which converges with the Tongguo River in the northwest.
Zhongdu County also was part of the same administrative region in the Han and Jin dynasties. Here, you can find Yuzhi City, Shouyang City, Pingtan City, Yuanguo Temple, and Zaoshan.
Wu County also was part of the same administrative region in the Han and Jin dynasties, but was later abolished and reinstated in the nineteenth year of Taihe. Within Wu County are Zhongdu, Wu City, and Taiyue Mountain. The Lu River flows through here and eventually flows into the Quyi Marsh.
Pingyao County was part of Pingtao County in the Han and Jin dynasties but was later renamed. Pingyao features Jingling City, Pingyao City, and Guoshan.
Zhan County belonged to Shangdang Commandery in the Han dynasty and Leping Commandery in the Jin dynasty. After the abolition of Leping Commandery in the ninth year of the Zhenjun era, Zhan County was directly subordinate to the central government. Zhan County has Jia Mountain, and the Yu River flows out from Deche Ridge, then flows northwest into the Fen River. Zhan County also has the towns of Fenyang and Zhuicheng.
Shouyang County was part of Leping Commandery in the Jin dynasty. After the abolition of Leping Commandery in the ninth year of Zhenjun, Shouyang County became an independent administrative unit. Shouyang County features Daling City and Wengu River.
Chang'an County was founded in the second year of Taichang, abolished during the Zhenjun era, and restored in the early years of Jingming. Chang'an County features Erling City and Sanjiao City.
Yangyi County was part of the same administrative region during the Han and Jin dynasties. It was abolished in the ninth year of the Zhenjun era and restored in the second year of the Jingming era. Yangyi County includes Baibiling, Fanyang River, Babiaoshan, and Xushui.
Shangdang Commandery was established during the Qin Dynasty, with its administrative center located in Huguan City. During the Western Han period, the administrative center was moved to Changzi City, and when Dong Zhuo rebelled, it was moved back to Huguan City. Under Murong Jun, the administrative center was in Anmin City before being moved back to Huguan City. In the first year of Huangshi, it was moved to Anmin City, and during the Zhenjun period, it was moved back to Huguan City. Shangdang Commandery oversees five counties, with a total of 25,937 households and a total population count of 104,475 people.
Tunliu County has been under the jurisdiction of Shangdang Commandery during both the Han and Jin dynasties, and Tunliu City is located here. There is also Fenghuang Mountain, which is also called Tianzhong Mountain; Dawang Mountain features a temple dedicated to Guan Longfeng; additionally, there are Yishan, Maize, Huangshaling, and so on. The Jiangshui River flows from the boundary of Jishi County and converges into the Zhuozhang River, which is why this area is called Jiaozhang. In addition to Tunliu City, there are five other towns. Yangshui originates from Sanhuai Mountain, flows eastward, merges with Juntai River, and continues southeast into Jiangshui.
Changzi County was likewise governed by Shangdang Commandery during the Han and Jin dynasties, and Murong Yong once served as emperor here. There is Lianshan, and the Zhuozhang River originates from here. There are also towns such as Changzi City, Yingcheng, Qingcheng, and Xingcheng. Changwan Water flows east to Liangchuan, then north into the Zhuozhang River. Under Yangtoushan, there is Shennong Spring, and to the north, there is a valley pass, said to be the place where Shennong obtained good grain. The river that flows north from the spring to Taoxiang is known as Taoshui, which joins the water from Yangtoushan and flows north into the Zhuozhang River. You can also find the tomb of Bao Xuan here.
Huguan County fell under the jurisdiction of Shangdang County during the Han and Jin dynasties. It was later abolished and re-established in the 13th year of Taihe. There are Sheep Intestine Slope, Jinglin Mountain, Jiming Ridge (also called Dashan), Chirangchuan (a place known for its harsh cold and early frosts), Luban Gate (also known as Tianmen), Weizi City, Tiegushan, Wumamen, the tomb of Linghu Zhengjun, and Wulong Temple.
Jishi County, formerly called Yishi County during the Han Dynasty, was also under the jurisdiction of Shangdang County and was re-established in the first year of Jingming. There is Yishi City, a river north of Sanxiang Mountain that originates from Pugu and flows southeast into Geishui River, Bailiquan, Shangdang Valley, and the Fushan and Funiu Mountains.
Leyang County was established during the Putai era, separated from Changzi County and Jishi County. There is Wangtian Ridge, where the Jiang River originates, and Yaomiao.
Wuxiang County was established by Shile when he separated it from Shangdang County, which was later re-established in the second year of Yanhe.
Wuxiang County has four subordinate counties, comprising 16,210 households and a population of 55,961.
Yangcheng was part of Shangdang Commandery during the Han and Jin Dynasties and was previously known as Nie, having been renamed during the Yong'an period. Nie City, Fuzeng Mountain, and the Nie River, which originates here and flows southeast to eventually merge into the Wuxiang River, are notable landmarks. Xiangyuan also belonged to Shangdang Commandery during the Han and Jin Dynasties, featuring the Wuyin Mountain Shrine, Xiangyuan City, and Linchuan City. Xiang County serves as the administrative center of Shangdang Commandery, which it was also a part of during the Jin Dynasty. In the ninth year of Zhenjun, its jurisdiction over Liaoyang was revoked. Within Xiang County, there are Wuxiang City, Weicheng, and Yushe City. Fang Mountain features the Yao Temple, while Santai Ridge is home to the tomb of Li Yang, along with the ancient Maji, the pond that was contested by Shi Le and Li Yang. Tongdi was also part of Shangdang Commandery during the Han and Jin Dynasties, where there is Tongdi City, and the Shidi River flows in from the east into the Zhang River. Additionally, there are Wusu City and Shashidui, as well as the Yao Shrine.
Le Ping Commandery was established during the reign of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, and in the ninth year of Zhenjun, the commandery's administrative center moved to Taiyuan, then returned in the second year of Xiaochang, with the administrative center set in Zhancheng. Le Ping Commandery governs three counties, comprising 18,267 households and a population of 68,159. Liaoyang was part of Shangdang Commandery during the Jin Dynasty, merged into Xiang County in the ninth year of Zhenjun, and was restored in the second year of Xiaochang. Within Liaoyang, there are Huangzeling and Liaoyang City. Le Ping County belonged to Shangdang Commandery during the Jin Dynasty, was merged into the commandery's administrative center in the ninth year of Zhenjun, and was restored in the second year of Xiaochang. Within Le Ping County, there are the Xiangchu Shrine, Zhanling, and Bafu Ridge. Shiai County belonged to Taiyuan Commandery during the Western Han, was later abolished and then reestablished during the Jin Dynasty. It was abolished in the ninth year of Zhenjun, restored in the sixth year of Xiaochang, renamed Shang'ai, and later changed its name again. Within Shiai County, there are Jingxing Pass, Weize Pass, Dong Zhuo City, the Jealous Woman Spring, and the shrine of the Jealous Woman Spring.
Xiangyuan County was established in the first year of the Jianyi era, with its seat in Xiangyuan City. Xiangyuan County governs four sub-counties, with a total of 7,513 households and a population of 36,567. It was separated from the Xiangyuan region of the township in the first year of Jianyi, which includes Anmin City and Xiangyuan City within its jurisdiction. Wuyuan County was separated from the Tongdi area of the township in the first year of Jianyi. Jianyi County was separated from the Tunliu area of Shangdang County in the first year of Jianyi, which includes Lutai Mountain and its shrine. Yiling County, which was formerly known as Luxian in the Han and Jin dynasties, belonged to Shangdang County and was renamed in the eleventh year of Zhenjun, later again belonging to Shangdang County. Yiling County encompasses Funiu Mountain, Licheng, Sanlong Mountain, Jibu Mountain, Lucheng, Wujun City, Shecheng, Shesui, and Taibi.
Yingzhou was established in the eleventh year of the Taihe era, separated from Hejian and Gaoyang in Dingzhou, as well as Zhangwu and Fuyang in Jizhou, with its seat in Zhaodu Juncheng. Yingzhou governs three sub-counties, with a total of 105,549 households and a population of 451,542.
Gaoyang County was originally established as Gaoyang Kingdom during the Jin Dynasty, and later its name was changed. It governs nine counties and eighteen county towns, with a total population of 141,170 across 35,886 households. Gaoyang County, during the Han Dynasty, belonged to Zhuo Commandery, and during the Eastern Han, it belonged to Jian State; it was reassigned to Gaoyang County during the Jin Dynasty. This area is home to the Hao Shrine and Gaoyang City. Boye County includes Bolu City, Hou City, Wucheng City, and Zhongxiang City. Liwu County was part of Zhuo Commandery during the Han Dynasty, during the Eastern Han it belonged to Zhongshan Commandery, and during the Jin Dynasty, it belonged to Gaoyang County. There are Qingliang City, Zhuanxu City, Liwu City, and Shiyanglei in this county. Yixian County, during the Han Dynasty, belonged to Zhuo Commandery, during the Eastern Han and Jin Dynasties it belonged to Hejian Commandery, and later its affiliation was changed. Yijing is situated in this county. Fuyu County, during the Han Dynasty, belonged to Zhuo Commandery, was dissolved during the Eastern Han, and was reestablished during the Jin Dynasty, originally known as Fanyu, but was dissolved again later. It was reestablished during the Taihe period. Xincheng County was known as Beixin City during the Eastern Han and Jin Dynasties. During the Han Dynasty, it belonged to Zhongshan Commandery, during the Eastern Han it belonged to Zhuo Commandery, and during the Jin Dynasty, it belonged to Gaoyang County. Lexiang County, during the Han Dynasty, belonged to Xindu Commandery, was abolished during the Eastern Han, and was reestablished during the Jin Dynasty. Lexiang City is found in this county. Yongning County features the Banji Temple and Shilan Temple. Qingyuan County was established in the first year of Emperor Gaozu's Taihe era, when it was separated from Xincheng County.
Zhangwu County, which was established during the Jin Dynasty as Zhangwu State, later changed its name. It administered five counties, which had a total of 38,754 households and a population of 162,870. Chengping County, which belonged to Bohai County during the Han Dynasty, was part of Hejian State during the Eastern Han and Jin Dynasties, before changing its administrative affiliation again. The county seat is located in the capital city of the region. This area includes Chengping City and Leping City. Pingshu County, which belonged to Bohai County during the Han Dynasty, was part of Hejian State during the Eastern Han and was administered by Zhangwu County during the Jin Dynasty. During the Eastern Han and Jin Dynasties, it was referred to as Dongpingshu. There are Zhangwu City, Pingxiang City, as well as the Chengtou Temple and Licheng Temple. Shuzhou County, which belonged to Bohai County during the Han Dynasty, was part of Hejian State during the Eastern Han and belonged to Zhangwu County during the Jin Dynasty. Shuzhou City is situated here. Wen'an County, which belonged to Bohai County during the Han Dynasty, was part of Hejian State during the Eastern Han and belonged to Zhangwu County during the Jin Dynasty. This area includes Wen'an City, Pingqu City, Guangling, and the Zhao Jun Temple. Xizhangwu County was established as a separate entity from Lunzhu Zhangwu during the Zhengguang era. There is Zhangwu City here.
Hejian County was established during Emperor Wen of Han as Hejian State, was merged into Xindu County during the reign of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han, and was re-established in the third year of Emperor He’s Yongyuan era. It remained a state during the Jin Dynasty before later changing its name. It governed four counties, with a total of 35,890 households and a population of 148,565.
This region was formerly known as Wuyuan, later known as Lecheng, and also encompassed Zhongshui and Mo, which all belonged to different counties and states, with a complex history of changes. Later, Yizhou was established, governing several counties. In total, it managed three prefectures, fifteen counties, with a combined total of 77,943 households and a population of 357,116.
Now, let’s talk about Zhao County. This area was known as Handan during the Qin Dynasty, and during the reign of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, it became the State of Zhao. During Emperor Jing's reign, it was renamed back to Handan, and it has undergone several name changes since then; regardless, its history is quite extensive. Zhao County governs five counties, with a household registration of 31,899 households and a total population of 148,314. These five counties are Pingji, which includes Pingji City; Fangzi, which includes Fangzi City, Huiche City, Pingzhou City, and Zhanghong Shrine; Yuanshi, which has Yuanshi City and Daling Mountain; Gaoyi, which includes Shanting Shrine, the Stele of Emperor Guangwu's Ascension, and Gaoyi City; and finally, Luancheng, which was established later on, with its administrative center located in Guancheng.
Then there is Julu County, which was established later on, with its administrative center located in Old Yang City. It governs four counties, with a household registration of 13,997 households and a total population of 58,549. These four counties are Lantao, which includes Lantao City and Wo State City; Songzi, which has Songzi City; Xijing, which includes Yicheng and San Nü Shen; and Fuyao, which also has its own cities.
Lastly, there is Nanzhao County, which has also gone through several name changes, sometimes called South Julu and sometimes belonging to this state or that state, before the name was finally settled. It governs six counties, with a household registration of 32,046 households and a total population of 151,113. These places have large populations and a long history, which is truly remarkable!
Let’s start with Pingxiang. It was once part of the Jin Dynasty, then it was later abolished and restored in the second year of Jingming, with its capital in Julu City; and Pingxiang City is still around today. Nanluan was part of Julu County during the Han and Jin Dynasties, but it was later abolished and then restored. In the sixth year of Zhenjun, it merged with Bairen County, and it was separated again in the twenty-first year of Taihe. Nanluan City has always been there. Julu was governed by the Han and Jin Dynasties, but its affiliation changed later. Bairen was also under its administration during the Han and Jin Dynasties, and Bairen City and Baixiang City are still around. Guang'a was part of Julu during the Western Han Dynasty, but it was later abolished and restored in the thirteenth year of Taihe; locations such as Guang'a City, Yaotai, Dalupei, and Tongma Shrine are still here. Zhongqiu was part of Changshan County during the Western Han Dynasty and was part of Zhao State during the Eastern Han and Jin Dynasties. After the Jin Dynasty fell into chaos, it was abolished, but it was restored in the twenty-first year of Taihe; Zhongqiu City, Boyang City, and Que Mountain Shrine are all still there. Lunzhuo split off from Yingzhou and Jizhou in the second year of Xiping, with its capital in Rao'an City. It governs three prefectures and twelve counties, with a total of 71,803 households and a population of 251,879 people.
Fuyang County was established in the eleventh year of the Taihe era, having been separated from Bohai County and Zhangwu County, and it belongs to Yingzhou. In the early years of the Jingming era, it merged with Zhangwu County, and in the second year of Xiping, it was separated again. It administers four counties, with a total of 26,880 households and a population of 98,458. Rao'an belonged to Bohai County during the Han and Jin dynasties, known as Qiantong in the Western Han, renamed by Emperor Ling. There are Wudi Ditch, Xixiang, and Maojiao Tombs here. Fuyang is the administrative center of Fuyang County, which, like before, was part of Bohai County during the Han and Jin dynasties. To the west flows the Zhang River, with the Heng River joining it here, now known as Hekou. There is also a river called Fushui. Gaocheng belonged to Bohai County during the Han and Jin dynasties, with its administrative center in Gaocheng, which includes Pingjin Township. During the Xinghe era, to facilitate the resettlement of refugees, Xihe County was established here, but it was dissolved by the end of the Wuding era. Zhangwu was part of Bohai County during the Han dynasty and became part of Zhangwu County during the Jin dynasty, with its administrative center in Zhangwu City, which has the Han Wudi Platform. The Zhang River flows from here into the sea, along with the Zhan River, and the local Gu Shrine, where locals say is the sea god, while others say it is the Mazu goddess. Yeling County was originally a vassal state during the Jin dynasty before being reclassified as a county. It administers four counties, with a total of 24,998 households and a population of 85,284.
Yue Ling, originally part of Pingyuan Commandery, was later reassigned to other commanderies. During the early Wei Dynasty, Yixing Commandery was established here, but it was abolished during the Taihe era of the Jin Dynasty. Yue Ling City, Dongxiang City, and Baimaquan Temple are all located here. Yangxin, during the Han Dynasty, belonged to Bohai Commandery, as it did during the Jin Dynasty. The commandery was located in Yangxin City, where the Yanshan Shrine is located. Yanci, during the Han Dynasty, belonged to Pingyuan Commandery, later renamed Fuping, then reverted to Yanci during Emperor Xiaoming's reign, and during the Jin Dynasty, it belonged to Pingyuan Commandery. The commandery was located in Ma Ling City, with the Putai Temple and the city of Shaocheng, named after Shao Xu, a resident there. Yanci also featured the Temple of Iron Pillars and Yanglan City. Shiwo, during the Western Han Dynasty, belonged to the Kingdom of Qiancheng, which was later dissolved, and during the Jin Dynasty, it was reassigned to other commanderies. The commandery was located in Luancheng, which included Gu'an Pavilion, Yanxiang City, and Houfu City.
Ande County was established from Yeling County during the Zhongxing period, abolished during the Taichang period, and restored during the Tianping period, with its administrative center located in Banjie. These four counties boast a total of 19,925 households and a population of 68,137. Banjian County was part of Pingyuan County during the Han and Jin dynasties, later belonging to Bohai County, and during the Xiping period, it again belonged to Yeling County, after which it changed back and forth. Its administrative center is in Bancheng, where you'll find the ancient Ban River. Chonghe County belonged to Bohai County during the Han and Jin dynasties. In the first year of Zhengping, it got merged into Anling County, reinstated in the eighteenth year of Taihe, and later belonged to Bohai County, again belonging to Yeling County during the Xiping period, after which it changed back and forth. Its administrative center is in Chonghe City, where there are the tombs of Yuan Kang and Lao Jing Tong. Zhongping County belonged to Bohai County during the Western Han period, was later abolished, and was reinstated during the Xiaochang period. This area is home to the tomb of Ouyang She. Pingchang County belonged to Pingyuan County during the Han and Jin dynasties, later known as Xipingchang during the Han and Jin dynasties, and was then abolished. It was restored in the twenty-second year of Taihe, belonged to Bohai County, and again belonged to Yeling County during the Xiping period, after which it changed back and forth. Its administrative center is in Pingchang City.
Sizhou, which has its administrative center in Jiuyuan, was designated as a town in the second year of Tianci and officially became a state in the seventh year of Zhenjun. These three counties, along with a total of eleven counties, boast a total of 45,580 households and a population of 181,633. Yong'an was known as Xinxing County during the Jian'an period of the Han dynasty and was renamed Yong'an during the Yong'an period. These five counties have a total of 22,748 households and a population of 104,185.
First, let's take a look at the situation of Dingxiang County. Dingxiang County has had different affiliations throughout various dynasties, sometimes belonging to one state and other times to another, which is quite complicated. In the seventh year of Zhenjun, the counties of Yunzhong, Jiuyuan, and Jinchang were merged into Dingxiang County. During the Yong'an period, it was reassigned to another state. Dingxiang County is home to many famous historical sites, such as the Zhao Wuling King's Temple, Jie Jun Shen, Wushi Shen, Guanmen Mountain, Shengren Temple, Huangtian Shen, Dingxiang City, Fucheng, and so on.
Next, we have Yangqu County, which was part of Taiyuan County during the Han and Jin dynasties but changed its affiliation during the Yong'an period. Yangqu County features Luoyin City and Yangqu Marsh. Now, let's discuss Pingkou County, where in the seventh year of Zhenjun, the counties of Sandui, Shuofang, and Dingyang were merged into it, and it was separated again during the Yong'an period. Pingkou County is home to Jitou Mountain Temple and Sanhui River. Puzi County was established in the third year of Shiguang. In the seventh year of Zhenjun, Pinghe County was merged into Puzi County, and separated again during the Yong'an period. Puzi County features Suoshan Temple. Finally, we have Luyi County, which was part of Taiyuan County during the Han dynasty, was abolished during the Jin dynasty, and was re-established in the tenth year of Taihe. During the Yong'an period, it was reassigned to another state. Luyi County is home to Siyang City, Luyi City, Cangcheng, and Daiwang Temple.
Xiurong County was established in the second year of the Yongxing era. In the seventh year of Zhenjun, Silu and Fucheng counties were merged into Xiurong County. Xiurong County includes four towns, with a total of 11,560 households and a population of 47,024. Within Xiurong County, there are Xiurong City, Yuanping City, Silu City, as well as the Stone Drum Mountain God Shrine, the Lady God, the Golden Mountain God, the Guardian God, and the Wind God. Shicheng County was also established in the second year of Yongxing, and there is only one scenic spot, the Great Tuo Stone God Shrine, in the county. The administrative center of Silu County is located in Xinhui City. In the seventh year of Zhenjun, Sanhui County was merged into Silu County. Silu County includes the Clear Sky God, Daluo Mountain, Taicheng, and Dahuan City. As for Fucheng County, it was originally a county, and in the seventh year of Zhenjun, the administrative center was moved to Fucheng. Within Fucheng, there are Shigu Mountain, the Ya Jiao God, and the Wheel Spring God.
The history of Yanmen County is even older, dating back to the Qin Dynasty. It was abolished during the reign of Emperor Guangwu and then reestablished. During the Tianxing period, it belonged to Sizhou, and in the eighteenth year of Taihe, its affiliation changed again. Yanmen County administers two counties, with a total of 6,328 households and a population of 34,434. Yuanping County belonged to Taiyuan County during the Han Dynasty and also belonged to Taiyuan County during the Later Han and Jin Dynasties. In Yuanping County, there are Yinguang City, Loufan City, Guangwu City, as well as the Longyuan God and the Yaze God. Guangwu County also belonged to Taiyuan County during the Han Dynasty and also belonged to Taiyuan County during the Later Han and Jin Dynasties. In Guangwu County, there are two plains, east and west.
Finally, there is Youzhou, with its administrative center in Jicheng, overseeing three counties and eighteen counties, with a total of 39,580 households and a population of 145,536. Yan County, essentially, is the ancient Yan State, which has undergone several name changes throughout history, ultimately becoming Yan State again during the Jin Dynasty. It governs five counties, with 5,748 households and a population of 22,559.
The five counties are: Jixian County, which belonged to Guangyang Commandery during the Han and Jin dynasties, where the tombs of King Zhao of Yan and King Hui of Yan are located, as well as the Wolf Mountain God and Liling Slope (these place names sound quite mysterious); Guangyang County, which also belonged to Guangyang Commandery during the Han and Jin dynasties, with Guangyang City; Liangxiang County, which belonged to Zhuojun during the Han dynasty and to Fanyang Commandery during the Jin dynasty, later changed several times, with the county seat in Liangxiang City, and there is also the Great Fangshan Mountain God; Jundu County, which belonged to Shanggu County during the Former Han dynasty and to Guangyang Commandery during the Later Han and Jin dynasties, where there are Guanshi Mountain, Junduguan, and Changping City; Ancheng County, which belonged to Bohai Commandery during the Former Han dynasty and to Guangyang Commandery during the Later Han and Jin dynasties, with Anci City and Changdao City.
Fanyang Commandery was originally Zhuojun, which was established by Liu Bang, the founder of the Han dynasty, and later renamed Fanyang Commandery by Emperor Zhang of the Eastern Han dynasty. It administers seven counties, which has a total of 26,848 households and a population of 88,777.
These seven counties are: Zhuoxian, which belonged to Zhuojun during the Han and Jin dynasties, with Zhuo City, Hanping City, and Luan City; Gu'an County, which belonged to Zhuojun during the Han and Jin dynasties, which includes Gu'an City, Yongyang City, Jintai, Sangongtai, and Yitai (these place names sound quite historical); Fanyang County, which belonged to Zhuojun during the Han and Jin dynasties, with Chang'an City, Fanyang City, and Liangmen Slope; Changxiang County, which belonged to Fanyang Commandery during the Jin dynasty, with Changxiang City; Fangcheng County, which belonged to Guangyang Commandery during the Former Han dynasty, to Zhuojun during the Later Han dynasty, and to Fanyang Commandery during the Jin dynasty, with Linxiang City, Fangcheng, and Hanhou City; Rongcheng County, which belonged to Zhuojun during the Han dynasty and also during the Jin dynasty, was later abolished and then restored during the Taihe period; Qiuxian, which belonged to Zhuojun during the Han and Jin dynasties, with Liaocheng and the two Qiucheng (North and South).
Yuyang Commandery was established by Qin Shi Huang. In the seventh year of the Zhenjun era, Beiping County was merged into Yuyang Commandery. Yuyang Commandery administers six counties, with a total of 6,984 households and a population of 29,670.
Yongnu, Lu, Wuzhong, Yuyang, Tuyin, Xuwu, and other places during the Han and Jin dynasties had complex administrative affiliations, frequently changing hands between different provinces. Yongnu later became incorporated into Quanzhou, and Lu Prefecture is home to the famous Mount Leshan. Wuzhong featured a city and Mount Langshan, while Yuyang included Yuyang City, a place called □ Le, and Mount Taohua. Tuyin had Beiping City, and Xuwu had Xuwu City.
Jinzhou was renamed Tangzhou during the Xiaochang period, but later changed back to Jinzhou in the first year of the Jianyi era, with its administrative center in Baima City. Jinzhou governed twelve prefectures and thirty-one counties, with a total of twenty-eight thousand three hundred and forty-nine households and a population of one hundred thousand and thirty-nine.
Pingyang County was established from Hedong County during the Jin Dynasty and underwent several administrative changes before finally stabilizing. It administered five counties, with fifteen thousand seven hundred and thirty-four households and a population of fifty-eight thousand five hundred and seventy-one. Qinchang County, formerly known as Beiqu, was renamed Qinchang County due to events related to Helian Chang, and was later merged with Yong'an County. It included Qiancheng and Guocheng. Pingyang, formerly part of Hedong County, later became the capital of the state, merging and separating from Qinchang County, which included Jin Yongcheng, Gaoliang City, Longzi City, and Yaomiao. Xiangling, Linfen, and Taiping originally belonged to Hedong and experienced numerous changes, resulting in a complicated administrative landscape.
Beijiang County was officially established in the third year of Xiaochang, with its capital in Jiang County, administering two counties, with one thousand seven hundred and forty households and a population of six thousand two hundred and ninety-two. Xin'an and Beijiang also underwent processes of abolishment and re-establishment, with administrative affiliations shifting frequently. Yong'an County was established in the first year of the Jianyi era, with its capital in Yong'an City, administering two counties, with two thousand nine hundred and thirty-two households and a population of fifteen thousand and forty.
Yong'an County, which was previously called Zhi County during the Han Dynasty, was renamed during the reign of Emperor Shun. It later underwent several administrative adjustments, with its final seat based in Qiu Chi Bi. This area also has the Huoshan Temple and Zhao City. Yang County also experienced several adjustments, with its final seat at Yang City, which features Mount Yueyang and Dongming Shrine.
Beiwucheng Commandery was established in the second year of Xinghe, overseeing the counties of Pingchang, Shicheng, and Beipingchang, totaling 212 households and a population of 864.
Dingyang Commandery was established in the fourth year of Xinghe, overseeing the counties of Pingchang and Xiwucheng, totaling 498 households and a population of 1,941.
Fucheng Commandery was established in the fourth year of Tianping, with only Fucheng County, which has 90 households and a population of 359. Hexi Commandery was also established in the fourth year of Tianping, with only Xiayang County, which has 256 households and a population of 1,144. Wucheng Commandery was also established during the Tianping period, overseeing the counties of Beizao, Nanzhao, and Yong'an, totaling 411 households and a population of 1,618.
The origin of Xihe Commandery is quite special; it was originally the people of Xihe in Fen Prefecture who were defeated by the Hu people in the second year of Xiaochang and moved to the Pingyang area, and later this commandery was re-established. It governs the counties of Yong'an, Xicheng, and Jiexiu, totaling 1,761 households and a population of 4,997. This Yong'an County is different from the previously mentioned Yong'an County; it was established during the Xiaochang period, with its seat at Baikeng City.
Jishi Commandery was established in the first year of Jianyi, separated from Pingyang Commandery, overseeing the counties of Jishi and Heyang, totaling 1,320 households and a population of 5,316. Jishi County has Jishi City, and Heyang County has Heyang City.
Nanjiao Commandery was established in the early years of Jianyi, with its seat at Huiyichuan, overseeing the counties of Nanjiao and Xiaoxiang, totaling 836 households and a population of 2,991. Xiaoxiang County was later abolished, but Xiaoxiang City still exists.
Yining Commandery was established in the first year of Jianyi, with its seat at Guyuan City, overseeing four counties, totaling 2,478 households and a population of 8,466.
In the year xxx AD, Weicheng, Yining, Anze, and Qinyuan were established. Qinyuan is the commandery seat. Huai Prefecture was established in the second year of Tian'an, abolished in the eighteenth year of Taihe, and restored in the early years of Tianping. The entire region is responsible for two commanderies and eight counties, totaling 21,740 households and a population of 98,315.
Hanoi County was established during the reign of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, governing four counties, with a total of 9,905 households and a population of 42,601. Several areas under Hanoi County include Yewang, which belonged to both the Han and Jin Dynasties, with its county seat at Yewang, near Taihang Mountain and Mount Huayue; Qinshui, also part of both the Han and Jin Dynasties, had its county seat in Qincheng and included the Qin River and Ji River; Heyang, also belonging to both the Han and Jin Dynasties, was later abolished but restored during the Xiaochang period; Zhi, which was part of both the Later Han and Jin Dynasties, had its county seat in Zhicheng and included Zhi Pass.
In the early years of Tianping, Wude County was established by splitting off from Hanoi County, governing four counties, with 11,835 households and a population of 55,714. Pinggao, Wen, Huai, and Zhou belonged to Hanoi County during the Han and Jin Dynasties. Pinggao includes Pinggao Marsh, Pinggao City, and Anchang City; Wen has Wen and Pei Rivers; Huai has Changling City and Huaicheng; Zhou has Yongcheng, Zhongdu City, and Jincheng.
Jianzhou was established by Murong Yong, who separated it from Shangdang, as Jianxing County, was abolished in the ninth year of Zhenjun but restored in the fifth year of Heping. During the Yong'an period, the county was abolished and converted into a prefecture, with the prefectural seat in Gaodu City. Jianzhou governed four prefectures and ten counties, with 18,904 households and a population of 75,300. During the Yong'an period, Gaodu County was established, governing two counties, with 6,499 households and a population of 27,635. Gaodu was part of Shangdang County during the Han and Jin Dynasties, later becoming part of Gaodu County; Yang'a was part of Shangdang County during the Han Dynasty, was abolished during the Jin Dynasty, but was later restored, featuring Wujin Pass.
Changping County was also established during the Yong'an period, with its county seat in Xuanshi City, governing two counties, with 5,412 households and a population of 22,778. Gaoping was established during the Yong'an period, with its county seat in Gaoping City; Xuanshi was part of Shangdang County during the Han and Jin Dynasties and served as the county seat, featuring Yangtou Mountain. Lastly, Anping County governed two counties, with 5,658 households and a population of 19,557.
Duanshi County used to belong to Hedong Commandery, and during the Jin Dynasty, it was part of Pingyang Commandery, but it was later relocated. It was abolished in the seventh year of the Zhenjun era and restored in the twentieth year of the Taihe era. Huoze County is similar; it also used to belong to Hedong Commandery, and during the Jin Dynasty, it was part of Pingyang Commandery, but it also changed locations.
Taining Commandery was established in the Xiaochang era, along with Taining County. It administers four counties, boasting a total of 1,335 households and 5,330 residents. These four counties are Dong Yong'an, Xi He, Xi Huoze, and Gao Yan.
Regarding Fenzhou, it was a town in the third year of the Yanhe era and officially became a state in the twelfth year of the Taihe era, with the state seat in Puzi City. During the Xiaochang era, Fenzhou fell, and the state seat was moved to Xi He. Fenzhou administers four commanderies and ten counties, with a total of 6,826 households and 31,210 people.
Xihe Commandery was established during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, was dissolved amidst the turmoil of the Jin Dynasty, and was restored in the eighth year of the Taihe era, with the state seat in Zishi City. Xihe Commandery administers three counties, with 5,388 households and 25,388 people. Xicheng County was established during the Han and Jin Dynasties and was designated as Shixing Army during the Taiyan era, then restored to its original name in the eighth year of the Taihe era. Xicheng is home to Yucheng and Yangcheng. Jiexiu County belonged to Taiyuan Commandery during the Han and Jin Dynasties, was abolished during the chaos of the Jin Dynasty, and was restored in the eighth year of the Taihe era. Jiexiu is home to Mugua Mountain, Wucheng, the tomb of Guo Linzong, Jiexiu City, and the Taiyue Mountain Shrine. Yong'an County was carved out of Xicheng in the seventeenth year of the Taihe era.
Tujing Commandery was founded in the ninth year of the Zhenjun era but fell during the Xiaochang era, temporarily moving the state seat to Xi He. It administers two counties, with 384 households and 1,513 people. Xincheng County was known as Lingdong during the Shizong era and was renamed in the twenty-first year of the Taihe era. Tujing County was known as Lingxi during the Shizong era and was renamed in the twenty-first year of the Taihe era.
Wucheng County was founded in the second year of Zhengping and was captured during the Xiaochang period, with the provincial capital temporarily relocated to Xihe. It governs three counties, comprising 257 households and a population of 1,110. Wucheng County, which was referred to as Jingjun during Shizu's reign, was renamed in the twenty-first year of Taihe, and there is Jiting here. Pingchang County, formerly known as Xingjun during Shizu's reign, was renamed in the twenty-first year of Taihe, and there is Baima Valley here. Shicheng County, known as Dingyang during Shizu's reign, was renamed in the twenty-first year of Taihe.
Dingyang County was previously part of Dongyongzhou and was separated in the fourth year of Yanxing. It was captured during the Xiaochang period, with the provincial capital temporarily based in Xihe. It governs two counties, with 797 households and a population of 3,288. Dingyang County was established in the fourth year of Yanxing. Changning County was also established in the fourth year of Yanxing, and there are Yincheng and Yangcheng here.
Dongyongzhou was founded by Shizu, abolished during the Taihe era, and reinstated during the Tianping era. It governs three prefectures and eight counties, totaling 6,241 households and 34,000 people.
Shaojun was founded in the fourth year of Huangxing, later merged with Henan County, and was restored to independence during the Xiaochang period. Shaojun governs four counties, totaling 52 households and 158 people. These four counties are respectively Baishui County (which features Mount Matou), Qinglian County (home to both Mount Qinglian and Mount Baima), Changping County (which has Wangwu Mountain), and Xitaiping County.
Gaoliang County was established in the eleventh year of Taihe, separated from Longmen County. Gaoliang County oversees two counties, totaling 4,445 households and 21,853 people. These two counties are respectively Gaoliang County (which has Gaoliang City, Anhe, and Liji Tomb) and Longmen County (which was part of Hedong County during the Han and Jin dynasties and later became part of Pingyang County; Longmen County has Linfen City).
Zhengping County, formerly known as Nantai Ping County, was renamed Zhengping County in the first year of Shenwu and reverted to its original name in the eighteenth year of Taihe. Zhengping County encompasses a total of 1,744 households and a population of 8,389. These two counties are Wenxi County (which was part of Hedong County during the Han and Jin dynasties and later changed to belong to Zhengping County, with Zhouyang City in Wenxi County) and Quwo County (established in the eleventh year of Taihe).
Anzhou was established in the second year of Huangxing, with its administrative center in Fangcheng. During the Tianping period, Fangcheng was captured, and in the Yuanxiang period, the administrative center was relocated to the northern border of Youzhou. Anzhou governs three prefectures and eight counties, with a total of 5,405 households and a population of 23,149.
Miyun County was established in the second year of Huangshi, with its administrative center in Tixie City. Miyun County governs three districts, with a total of 2,231 households and a population of 9,011. These three districts are Miyun County (which merged with Fangcheng County into Miyun County in the ninth year of Zhenjun), Yaoyang County (which was part of Yuyang County during the Western Han, was abolished during the Eastern Han and Jin dynasties, and was later restored; Yaoyang County has Taohuashan), and Baidan County (which is the administrative center of Miyun County).
Guangyang County was established in the first year of Yanhé as Yizhou and was reclassified as a county in the second year of Zhenjun. Guangyang County governs three counties, with a total of 2,800 households and a population of 8,919. These three counties are Guangxing County (established during the Yanhé period, and merged with Hengshan County into Guangxing County in the ninth year of Zhenjun), Yanle County (the state administrative center, established in the ninth year of Yanhé, and merged with Yongle County into Yanle County in the ninth year of Zhenjun), and Fangcheng County (established in the first year of Putai).
Anle County was established in the first year of Yanhé as Jiaozhou and was restructured from a state into a county in the second year of Zhenjun. Anle County governs two counties, with a total of 1,166 households and a population of 5,219. These two counties are Tuyin County (established in the ninth year of Zhenjun) and Anshixian County (which belonged to Liaodong County during the Han and Jin dynasties and was merged into Anshixian County in the ninth year of Zhenjun).
Yizhou was established in the second year of Xinghe, with its administrative center temporarily established in Chen City within Jizhou. Yizhou governs seven prefectures and nineteen counties, with a total of 3,428 households and a population of 16,764.
Wucheng Jun was established during the Yong'an period. Initially, it belonged to Sizhou, and later, during the Tianping period, it was assigned to Beiyuzhou, and in the fifth year of Wuding, it was redefined. It governs three districts, with a total of 2,100 households and a population of 17,669. These three districts are Xicheng District, Jiexiu District, and Wucheng District, and within Xicheng District, there are places such as Fenghuangtai, Anlangshen, and Huanghoushen.
Taining Jun was established during the Xinghe period and governs three districts, with a total of 228 households and a population of 1,127. These three districts are Taining District, Yixing District, and Hexiang District. Xin'an Jun was also established during the Xinghe period and similarly governs three districts, with 394 households and a population of 1,595, namely Xiyuan District, Xin'an District, and Dongyuan District.
Mianchi Jun was also established during the Xinghe period and governs three districts, with 166 households and a population of 828. These three districts are Beimianchi District, Juli District, and Xixin'an District. Hengnong Jun and Yiyang Jun were also established during the Xinghe period. Hengnong Jun has three districts, with 93 households and a population of 543, namely Hengnong District, Beijia District, and Xiao District. Yiyang Jun also has three districts, with 169 households and a population of 686, namely Yiyang District, Nanmianchi District, and Jinmen Jun (established during the Guanghe period). Jinmen Jun, established during the Xinghe period, has only one district, Beilu District, with a total of 278 households and a population of 1,217.
Nanfenzhou governs nine districts and eighteen counties, which comprises one thousand nine hundred thirty-two households (户) and seven thousand six hundred forty-eight residents. Beitujingzhou governs four counties: Pingchang, Beipingchang, Shicheng, and Tujing, with a total of eighty-eight households and three hundred fifty-one residents. Xiwuchengzhou governs three counties: Xiwucheng, Changning, and Pingchang, with a total of two hundred forty-seven households and one thousand one hundred eighteen residents. Nan Tujingzhou has only one county, Xincheng County, with thirty-two households and seventy-three residents. Xidingyangzhou has only one county, Luoling County, with forty-two households and one hundred forty residents. Dingyangzhou has only one county, Yongning County, with fifty-four households and one hundred ninety residents. Beixiangzhou governs two counties: Longmen and Fenyin, with two hundred ninety households and seven hundred fifty-nine residents. There is also Wuchengzhou, which governs two counties: Wucheng and Pingchang, with two hundred fourteen households and eight hundred eighty-four residents. Finally, there is Zhongyangzhou, which governs two counties: Luoling and Changning, with four hundred sixty-eight households and one thousand six hundred thirty-seven residents.
Longmenzhou governs two counties, with five hundred seventy-eight households and two thousand four hundred ninety-six residents. To the west lie Taipingzhou and Fenyangzhou, and to the south is Yingzhou (which had been previously captured during the Xiaochang period and was reestablished in the second year of Yongxi, based in Hero City).
The situation in Longmenzhou is quite complex. To the west, it borders Taipingzhou and Fenyangzhou, and to the south is Yingzhou, which had been previously captured and later reestablished in the second year of Yongxi, with its office based in Hero City.
The areas of Xitaiping, Fenyang, and southern Yingzhou are all under the jurisdiction of Longmenzhou. Yingzhou had been captured during the Xiaochang period and was reestablished in the second year of Yongxi, based in Hero City. Xitaipingzhou, Fenyangzhou, and southern Yingzhou (which had been captured during the Xiaochang period and reestablished in the second year of Yongxi, based in Hero City) collectively govern five prefectures and eleven counties, with a total of one thousand eight hundred thirteen households and nine thousand thirty-six residents.
Changli Prefecture (established during the Yongxing period) governs three counties, with five hundred ninety households and two thousand six hundred fifty-eight residents; the counties of Longcheng (established during the Yongxi period), Guangxing (established during the Yongxi period), and Dinghuang (established during the Xinghe period) fall under the jurisdiction of Changli Prefecture.
Longcheng, Guangxing, and Dinghuang are three counties that were established later on. Changli Prefecture oversees three counties, totaling 590 households and a population of 2,658. Liaodong Prefecture, also established during the Yongxi period, oversees two counties, with 565 households and a population of 2,634; Taiping and Xinchang, both established during the Yongxi period, are under the jurisdiction of Liaodong Prefecture. Jiande Prefecture, established during the Yongxi period, oversees two counties, with a total of 178 households and a population of 814; Shicheng and Guangdu, established during the Yongxi and Xinghe periods, respectively, are under the jurisdiction of Jiande Prefecture. Yingqiu Prefecture, established in the fourth year of Tianping, oversees three counties, totaling 512 households and a population of 2,727; Fuping, Yong'an, and Daifang, established in the fourth year of Tianping and the Yuanxiang period, respectively, are under the jurisdiction of Yingqiu Prefecture. Yingqiu Prefecture oversees Fuping, Yong'an, and Daifang counties, with Fuping established in the fourth year of Tianping and Yong'an and Daifang established during the Yuanxiang period. It has 512 households and a population of 2,727. Leliang Prefecture, also established in the fourth year of Tianping, oversees one county, which has 49 households and a population of 223; the county of Yongle, established in the second year of Xinghe, is under the jurisdiction of Leliang Prefecture. Dongyan Prefecture, established during the Taihe period by separating from the eastern part of Huanzhou to establish Yanzhou, was captured during the Xiaochang period and re-established using refugees during the Tianping period. It oversees three prefectures and six counties, with a total of 1,766 households and a population of 6,317.
The history of Dong Yanzhou is somewhat convoluted. It split off from Huanzhou during the Taihe period, was captured during the Xiaochang period, and was reestablished with the resettlement of refugees during the Tianping period. The government was located in Youzhou's Xuandu City, overseeing three prefectures and six counties, with a total of 1,766 households and a population of 6,317 people.
Pingchang County (captured during the Xiaochang period, reestablished during the Tianping period) oversees two counties, with 450 households and a population of 1,713 people; Wanyan and Changping counties (both established during the Tianping period, with Changping County also including Longquan) are under the jurisdiction of Pingchang County.
Like Dong Yanzhou, Pingchang County also experienced a process of being captured and rebuilt. It was reestablished during the Tianping period, overseeing Wanyan and Changping counties, with Changping County also including Longquan.
Shanggu County (established during the Tianzeng period) oversees two counties, with 942 households and a population of 3,933 people; Pingshu and Juyong counties (both captured during the Xiaochang period and reestablished during the Tianping period) are governed by Shanggu County.
Shanggu County was established during the Tianzeng period and oversees Pingshu and Juyong counties, both of which also experienced a process of being captured and rebuilt.
Biancheng County, established in the first year of Wuding, oversees two counties, with 374 households and a population of 1,513 people; Guangwu and Woye counties, also established that same year, are governed by Biancheng County.
Yingzhou, located in Helong City, has a long history; it became a town in the second year of Taiyan, was changed to a prefecture in the fifth year of Zhenjun, was captured at the end of Yong'an, and was reestablished at the beginning of Tianping, overseeing six prefectures and fourteen counties, with 1,021 households and a population of 4,664 people.
Finally, there is Yingzhou. Its history is also long; it became a town in the second year of Taiyan, was changed to a prefecture in the fifth year of Zhenjun, was captured at the end of Yong'an, and was reestablished at the beginning of Tianping, overseeing six prefectures and fourteen counties, with 1,021 households and a population of 4,664 people.
Changli Commandery was carved out of Liaodong during the Jin Dynasty and was merged into Ji'yang Commandery during the eighth year of Zhenjun. It oversaw three counties, with a total of 210 households and 918 people. The three counties included Longcheng, Guangxing, and Dinghuang, which included Yao Temple, Yudun City, and Wolf Water. Dinghuang County was officially established in the late Zhengguang period, with Lutou Mountain and Song Mountain.
Jiande Commandery was founded during the eighth year of Zhenjun, with its capital at Bailang City. It oversaw three counties, with a total of 200 households and 793 people. The three counties included Shicheng, Guangdu, and Yangwu. Shicheng County was originally part of the Right Beiping Commandery of the Han Dynasty and was later transferred to Jiande Commandery. In the eighth year of Zhenjun, it also included Liaoyang, Lu, and Dale, with Bailu Mountain Temple. Guangdu County, in the eighth year of Zhenjun, also included Bailang, Jiande, and Wangping, with Jinzi City. Yangwu County was established in the late Zhengguang period, with Sanhe City.
Liaodong Commandery was established during the Qin Dynasty, then abolished, and was once again reestablished in the late Zhengguang period, with the commandery capital in Gudu City. It oversaw two counties, with a total of 131 households and 855 people. The two counties included Xiangping County and Xinchang County. Xiangping County and Xinchang County existed during the Han and Jin Dynasties, were subsequently abolished, and were reestablished in the late Zhengguang period. Xiangping County features Qing Mountain.
Lelang Commandery was established during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, known as Lelang Commandery during the Han and Jin Dynasties, then renamed, and was subsequently abolished. It was once again reestablished in the late Zhengguang period, with its capital at Liancheng. It oversaw two counties, with a total of 219 households and 1800 people. The two counties included Yongluo County and Daifang County. Yongluo County was established in the late Zhengguang period, with Niaoshan. Daifang County existed during the Han and Jin Dynasties, was subsequently abolished, and was reestablished in the late Zhengguang period as part of Lelang Commandery.
Jiyang Prefecture was merged into Changli Prefecture during the eighth year of the Zhenjun era and was reestablished in the fifth year of the Wuding era. It governs two counties, with a total of 89 households and a population of 296 people. The two counties are Pinggang and Liucheng Counties.
Yingqiu Prefecture was established only at the end of the Zhengguang era. It governs two counties, with a total of 182 households and a population of 794 people. The two counties are Fuping County and Yong'an County, both established at the end of the Zhengguang era.
Pingzhou Prefecture was established during the Jin Dynasty, with its administrative center in Feiru City. It governs two prefectures and five counties, with a total of 973 households and a population of 3,741 people.
Liaoxi Prefecture was established during the Qin Dynasty. It governs three counties, with a total of 537 households and a population of 1,950 people.
Feiru Prefecture includes notable sites such as the Guzhu Mountain Temple, Jieshi, the Wuwang Temple, Lingzhi City, Huangshan, and the Ruhe River; Yangle County includes Wuli Mountain, Fuzhou Mountain, Linyu Mountain, and Taizhen Mountain; Haiyang County includes Hengshan, Xinfushan, and Qingshui.
Beiping Prefecture was established during the Qin Dynasty. It governs two counties, with a total of 430 households and a population of 1,836 people. Korea belonged to Lelang Prefecture during the Han and Jin Dynasties but was later abolished. In the first year of the Yanhe era, the people of Korea were relocated to Feiru, and Korea County was reestablished under the jurisdiction of Feiru. Xinchang County belonged to Zhuojun during the Western Han Dynasty, to Liaodong County during the Eastern Han and Jin Dynasties, and later returned to... There is a mountain called Lulong Mountain here.
Hengzhou Prefecture was established during the Tianxing era, originally called Sizhou, with its administrative center in the capital city of Pingcheng. It was renamed during the Taihe era. It was lost during the Xiaochang era and was reestablished in the second year of the Tianping era, temporarily using the city of Xiurong County in Sizhou as its administrative center. Hengzhou governs eight prefectures and fourteen counties.
Dai Prefecture was established during the Qin Dynasty, lost during the Xiaochang era, and was reestablished in the second year of the Tianping era. Dai Prefecture governs four counties: Pingcheng (which was part of Yanmen Prefecture during the Han and Jin Dynasties and was later incorporated into Dai Prefecture); Taiping and Wuzhou (which belonged to Yanmen Prefecture during the Han Dynasty, was abolished during the Jin Dynasty, and was later reestablished); Yonggu.
Shanwu Commandery was established in the second year of Tianping, governing two subordinate counties: Shanwu (was part of Yanmen Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty, was part of Dingxiang Commandery during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and later assigned to Shanwu Commandery); Woyang. Liangcheng Commandery was also established in the second year of Tianping, governing two subordinate counties: Canhe (was part of Dai Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty, abolished during the Eastern Han Dynasty and Jin Dynasty, and later re-established); Yuhong. Fanshi Commandery was also established in the second year of Tianping, governing two subordinate counties: Guoshan (known as Guo during the Han Dynasty and Jin Dynasty, was part of Yanmen Commandery, later assigned to Fanshi Commandery); Fanshi (was part of Yanmen Commandery during the Han Dynasty and Jin Dynasty, later assigned to Fanshi Commandery). Gaoliu Commandery was established during the Yongxi period, governing two subordinate counties: Anyang (known as Dong'anyang during the Han Dynasty, was part of Dai Commandery, also was part of Dai Commandery during the Jin Dynasty, later assigned to Gaoliu Commandery); Gaoliu (was part of Dai Commandery during the Han Dynasty, abolished during the Jin Dynasty, and later re-established). Beilingqiu Commandery was established in the second year of Tianping, governing two subordinate counties: Lingqiu (was part of Dai Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty, abolished during the Eastern Han Dynasty and Jin Dynasty, and later re-established); Shaquan. Neifu Commandery and Lingqiu Commandery were both established in the second year of Tianping.
Shuozhou, originally part of the Wuyuan Commandery of the Han Dynasty, was established as a town in the second year of Yanhe, later renamed Huaisuo Town, and changed to a commandery during the Xiaochang period. It was later lost, and now temporarily borrows the city of Bingzhou as the commandery capital. Shuozhou governs five commanderies and thirteen counties. Da'an Commandery oversees two counties: Dina and Hanshu; Guangning Commandery... (unfinished content here)
Let's first take a look at the administrative divisions at that time, in simple terms, which areas belong to which commandery, and which counties are under the jurisdiction of which commandery. First is Shenwu Commandery, which oversees Shimen and Zhongchuan counties; Taiping Commandery oversees Jianshan and Shuwei counties; Fuhe Commandery governs Taiping, Taiqing, and Yongning counties, along with Fuhe, Xize, Wuyuan, and Guangmu counties.
Next, we have Yunzhou, a place that is somewhat complicated. It used to be called Shuozhou, but was later occupied by invaders. It was not until the Yongxi era that it was renamed Yunzhou, and the prefectural capital is currently located in the area of Bingzhou. Yunzhou oversees four prefectures and nine counties. Shengle County, established during the Yongxi era, oversees the counties of Guishun and Huanan, with Guishun County serving as the prefectural capital. Yunchuan County has its origins in the Qin Dynasty, overseeing the counties of Yanmin and Yunyang. Yanmin County was founded during the Yongxing era, while Yunyang County was likewise established during the Yongxi era. Jian'an County was likewise established during the Yongxi era, overseeing the counties of Yongding and Yongle, both of which were established during the Yongxi era. Zhenxing County was also established during the Yongxi era.
Next, we have Weizhou, which was renamed during the Yong'an era. It was previously known as Huaihuang and Yuyi. The prefectural capital is currently situated in Wuxian County, Bingzhou. Weizhou oversees three counties, making a total of seven. Shichang County was established during the Yong'an era, overseeing the counties of Ganmen and Lanquan, both of which were established during the Yong'an era. Zhongyi County was established during the Yong'an era, overseeing the counties of Weichi and Yangliu, both of which were established during the Yong'an era. Fuen County was established during the Tianping era, overseeing the counties of Xiliang, Lishi, and Huazheng, all of which were established during the Tianping era. Xianzhou was established during the Yong'an era, and its prefectural capital is located in Liubi City, Fenzhou. Xianzhou oversees four counties in total.
Dingrong Jun was established during the Tian'an period, with its capital in Guacheng. It governs Lingshan and Yanglin counties, which were established during the Yong'an period. Jianping Jun was also established during the Yong'an period, with its capital there, governing Shengyuan and Chigu Jun, both established during the Yong'an period. Zhenjun Jun was established during the Tianping period, with its capital located in Dongduo Cheng. Wuchang Jun was established in the fourth year of Wuding, with its capital in Tuancheng. Kuozhou Jun was established in the first year of Wuding, with its capital in Sizhou Fucheng Jie Guocheng. Guang'an Jun, Yongding Jun, and Jian'an Jun were all established in the first year of Wuding. Wuzhou was established in the first year of Wuding, with its capital in Yanmenchuan, although the city was not built until the third year of Wuding. Wuzhou governs three Jun and four counties. Tujing Jun was established in the eighth year of Wuding, governing Tujing and Xincheng Jun, both established in the third year of Wuding. Qi Jun was established in the first year of Wuding, also with its capital there, governing two counties.
First, let's discuss the administrative setup of several regions. In the first year of Wuding, Changguo, Anping, and Xin'an Jun were established. Xixia Zhou was originally located in the territory of Bingzhou. These places govern two Jun: Tai'an Jun and Shenwu Jun. In addition, Ningzhou was established during the Xinghe period and is also located in Jiexiu City, Fenzhou. Ningzhou governs four Jun: Wukang Jun (established in the fourth year of Wuding, with its capital in Dongduo Cheng), Lingwu Jun, Chuping Jun, and Wuding Jun, all established in the first year of Wuding.
The situation in Lingzhou is more complex. It was originally established in the second year of Taiyan as Baogulv Town; it was renamed during the Xiaochang period but was later captured by the Western Regions. During the Tianping period, Lingzhou was re-established, this time located in the territory of Xicheng County in Fenzhou. The situations of these Jun and counties must be carefully examined in the records. From Hengzhou south to the ten Zhou, after the Yong'an period, information regarding military garrisons and population numbers is completely unclear.
