In ancient times, during the reign of the Yellow Emperor, he created boats and vehicles to help people cross impassable areas, traveling throughout the world. He planned a land of ten thousand square miles, dividing territories into various regions and establishing many small states. Therefore, the "I Ching" says: "The former kings established ten thousand states and befriended the lords." The "Book of Documents" also states: "Harmonize the myriad states." This is what it means.
Emperor Yao encountered a great flood that submerged mountains, dividing the world into twelve regions. He then sent Yu the Great to manage it. After the flood was controlled, the land was re-divided into nine provinces, and five types of tribute systems were established, specifying tributes based on the characteristics of the land.
Yu the Great opened up the land, cutting trees along the mountains and settling high mountains and great rivers.
Jizhou is recorded in history, with Hukou managing Liangshan and Qishan. He repaired Taiyuan all the way to Yueyang. From Tanhuai to Hengzhang, the soil here is white, and the taxes are of the highest grade, with medium-grade fields. Hengshan and Weishui have been tamed, and the mainland has formed. The Bird Yi people wear leather clothing. On the right, Jieshi enters the Yellow River.
The area of Jishui and the Yellow River is Yanzhou. Nine rivers have been managed smoothly, Leixia has become a marsh, Yongshui and Jushui converge, and the Sang area has begun raising silkworms. The soil here is black, and the trees are lush. The fields are of medium to low quality, and the taxes are stable, equalizing after ten years. The tributes here are lacquer and silk, with exquisite textiles. Through Jishui and Tuo River, it leads to the Yellow River.
The area of the sea and Mount Dai is Qingzhou. The Yu Yi have been subdued, and Wei and Zai are its paths. The soil here is white, with vast coastal lagoons. The fields are of upper and lower quality, and the taxes are medium to upper grade. Tributes include salt, thin cloth, abundant sea products, silk, hemp, lead, pine wood, strange stones from Mount Dai, and the Lai Yi engage in animal husbandry, with exquisite textiles. Through the Wen River, it leads to Jishui.
The area of the sea, Mount Dai, and the Huai River is Xuzhou. The Huai River and Yi River have been managed, and Mount Meng and Mount Yu have been developed. The great plains have been managed, and the eastern plains have been leveled. The soil here is red, and the vegetation gradually flourishes. The fields are of upper-middle quality, and the taxes are medium grade. Tributes include five-colored soil, summer di from Yuqun, solitary tung from Yiyang, floating chimes from the Si River, pearls, and fish from the Huai Yi, with exquisite textiles. Through the Huai River and Si River, it leads to the Yellow River.
The area of the Huai River and the sea is Yangzhou. Lake Pengli has been managed, and the Yang Bird roams freely. The three rivers converge, and Lake Zhen has stabilized. Bamboo has flourished, and the Yantiao tree is tall. The soil here is muddy. The fields are of the lowest quality, and the taxes are of the lowest upper grade. Tributes include three types of metals, jade, shad fish, bamboo, teeth, leather, feathers, and the Bird Yi wear patterned clothing, with exquisite textiles, producing oranges, pomelos, and tin tributes. Through the Yangtze River and the sea, it leads to the Huai River and Si River.
Jingzhou is south of Mount Jing and Mount Heng. The Yangtze River and Han River flow into the sea. The nine rivers are bustling, and the Tuo River and Qian River have been managed, with Yunmengze, the land has been managed. The soil here is muddy. The fields are of lower-middle quality, and the taxes are of upper-lower grade. Tributes include feathers, teeth, leather, three types of metals, wood such as chun, gan, gua, bai, stone such as li, di, nu, dan, bamboo such as junjiu, ku, the tributes of the three countries are renowned, producing jingmao, with exquisite textiles, and the nine rivers contribute large turtles. Through the Yangtze River, Tuo River, Qian River, Han River, crossing the Luo River, reaching the southern river.
Yuzhou is between Mount Jing and the Yellow River. The Yi River, Luo River, Chan River, Jian River flow into the Yellow River, with Xing River and Bo River managed, the roads are smooth. The soil here is fertile, with black subsoil. The fields are of upper-middle quality, and the taxes are of upper-middle grade. Tributes include lacquer, hemp, thin cloth, rough cloth, with exquisite textiles, and the tribute of qing stone. Through the Luo River, it flows into the Yellow River.
Liangzhou is between Huayang and Black Water. Mount Min and Mount Bo have been developed, and the Tuo River and Qian River have been managed, with Mount Cai and Mount Meng leveled, the work of He Yi is completed. The soil here is blue. The fields are of lower-upper quality, and the taxes are of lower-middle grade. Tributes include qiu stone, iron, silver, carved items, nu stone, qing stone, animals such as bears, foxes, and raccoons, with exquisite leather. Western items pass through the Qian River, crossing the Mian River, flowing into the Wei River, finally reaching the Yellow River.
Yongzhou is between Black Water and West River. Weak Water flows west, and Jing River flows into Wei River. Qi River and Ju River have been managed, and Feng River converges. Mount Jing and Mount Qi have been developed, Zhongnan Mountain, Dunwu Mountain, reaching Bird Rat Mountain. The plains have been managed, reaching Zhuyuan. The Three Dangers Mountain has settled, and the Sanmiao tribe prospers. The soil here is yellow. The fields are of the highest quality, and the taxes are of middle-lower grade. Tributes include qiu stone, lin stone, langgan. Through Jishi Mountain, reaching Longmen West River, flowing into Wei River. The leather of Kunlun, Xizhi, Qusou, and the items of the Western Rong gather.
From Mount Qi to Mount Jing, crossing the Yellow River; Hukou, Leishou, reaching Dayue; Zhushan, Xicheng, reaching Wangwu; Taihang Mountain, Hengshan, reaching Jieshi, entering the sea. Xiqing Mountain, Zhuyu Mountain, Bird Rat Mountain, reaching Taihua Mountain; Bear Ear Mountain, Waifang Mountain, Tongbai Mountain, reaching Beiwei. Banzhong Mountain Road, reaching Mount Jing; Neifang Mountain, reaching Mount Dabie; south of Mount Min, reaching Mount Heng, crossing the nine rivers, reaching Fuqian Plain.
Weak Water Road, reaching Helian, with residual waves entering the flowing sand. Black Water Road, reaching Three Dangers Mountain, entering the South Sea. The Yellow River from Mount Jishi, reaching Longmen, south to Huayin, east to Zhushan, further east to Mengjin, east crossing Luo River, reaching Dapi, north crossing Jiangshui, reaching the mainland, further north dividing into nine rivers, converging into Ni River, entering the sea. Banzhong Mountain Road, east flowing as Han River, further east as Canglang Water, passing through Sanxi, reaching Mount Dabie, south entering the Yangtze River, east converging into Lake Pengli, east as North River, entering the sea. Minshan Road River, east dividing as Tuo River, further east to Li River, passing through nine rivers, reaching Dongling, east meandering north converging, east as Middle River, entering the sea. Yan River Road, east flowing as Jishui, entering the Yellow River, extending as Xing River, east emerging north of Tao Hill, further east to He River, further northeast converging at Wen River, further northeast entering the sea. The Huai River Road from Mount Tongbai, east converging with Si River and Yi River, east entering the sea. Wei River Road from Bird Rat Same Hole, east converging at Feng River, further east to Jing River, further east crossing Qi River and Ju River, entering the Yellow River. Luo River Road from Bear Ear Mountain, northeast converging with Jian River and Chan River, further east converging with Yi River, further northeast entering the Yellow River.
The Nine Provinces have been unified, the four corners of the land have been stabilized, nine mountains have been opened, nine rivers have been managed, nine marshlands have become lakes, and the four seas have converged. The six ministries have been perfected, the taxation in various regions has been adjusted, and careful management of finances and taxes has been implemented. The taxation of the three types of land has been standardized, forming the tax system of the Central Plains. Land surnames were granted: "Respect the virtues of the ancestors, do not obstruct my actions."
Within 500 li is the Dianfu: within 100 li, taxes are paid; within 200 li, grain is paid; within 300 li, labor service is provided; within 400 li, millet is paid; within 500 li, rice is paid. The next 500 li is the Houfu: 100 li for fiefs, 200 li for male states, 300 li for vassal states. The next 500 li is the Suifu: 300 li to promote culture and education, 200 li to strengthen military preparations. The next 500 li is the Yaofu: 300 li for Yi lands, 200 li for Cai lands. The next 500 li is the Huangfu: 300 li for Man lands, 200 li for Liu lands. To the east, it reaches the sea; to the west, it reaches the drifting sands; from north to south, the influence spreads across the four seas.
Yu the Great received the black jade tablet, proclaiming his success.
Later, Yu accepted the abdication from Emperor Shun and became the ruler of the Xia dynasty.
The Shang dynasty inherited the Xia system without making changes. The Zhou dynasty defeated the Shang, referencing the systems of Xia and Shang, making some additions and subtractions, establishing official positions and distributing responsibilities. They also merged the provinces of Xuzhou and Liangzhou from Yu's time into Yongzhou and Qingzhou, and divided parts of Jizhou into Youzhou and Bingzhou. Therefore, the Zhou dynasty had an official position called "Zhi Fang Shi" responsible for managing the lands of the world and distinguishing the territories of the nine provinces.
The southeastern direction is called Yangzhou: its mountain is Mount Huiji, its forest is Juqu, its rivers are the Three Rivers, and its lakes are the Five Lakes. Its specialties are gold, tin, and bamboo arrows. Among its inhabitants, there are two men and five women. It is suitable for raising birds and beasts and for planting rice.
The southern direction is called Jingzhou: its mountain is Mount Heng, its forest is Yunmeng, its rivers are the Yangtze River and Han River, and its lakes are Ying River and Zhan River. Its specialties are cinnabar, silver, teeth, and leather. Among its inhabitants, there is one man and two women. Animal husbandry and grain cultivation are similar to Yangzhou.
The area of Henan is called Yuzhou: its mountain is Mount Hua, its forest is Putian, its rivers are Xing River and Luo River, and its lakes are Bo River and Zha River. Its specialties are wood, lacquer, silk, and hemp. Among its inhabitants, there are two men and three women. It is suitable for raising six kinds of livestock and for planting five kinds of grains.
The eastern direction is called Qingzhou: its mountain is Mount Yi, its forest is Mengzhu, its rivers are the Huai River and Si River, and its lakes are Yi River and Shu River. Its specialties are cattail and fish. Among its inhabitants, there are two men and three women. It is suitable for raising chickens and dogs and for planting rice and wheat.
The area east of the river is called Yanzhou: its mountain is Mount Dai, its forest is Taiye, its rivers are the Yellow River and Ji River, and its lakes are Lu River and Wei River. Its specialties are cattail and fish. Among its inhabitants, there are two men and three women. It is suitable for raising six kinds of livestock and for planting four kinds of grains.
The western direction is called Yongzhou: its mountain is Mount Yue, its forest is Xianpu, its rivers are Jing River and Rui River, and its lakes are Wei River and Luo River. Its specialty is jade. Among its inhabitants, there are three men and two women. It is suitable for raising cattle and horses and for planting millet and broomcorn millet.
The northeastern direction is called Youzhou: its mountain is Mount Yiwu, its forest is Xiyang, its rivers are the Yellow River and Ji River, and its lakes are Zishui and Shishui. Its specialties are fish and salt. Among its inhabitants, there is one man and three women. It is suitable for raising four kinds of livestock and for planting three kinds of grains.
The area within the river is called Jizhou: its mountain is Mount Huo, its forest is Yangyu, its river is Zhang River, and its lakes are Fen River and Lu River. Its specialties are pine and cypress trees. Among its inhabitants, there are five men and three women. It is suitable for raising cattle and sheep and for planting millet and broomcorn millet.
The northern direction is called Bingzhou: its mountain is Mount Heng, its forest is Zhaoyuqi, its rivers are Hu Pond and Ouyi, and its lakes are Lai River and Yi River. Its specialty is cloth. Among its inhabitants, there are two men and three women. It is suitable for raising five kinds of livestock and for planting five kinds of grains.
The official in charge of astronomy, Baozhang Shi, uses the stars to distinguish the lands of the nine provinces, with each fief corresponding to a constellation to predict fortune and misfortune.
The Zhou dynasty's nobility was divided into five ranks, and the land into three grades: the fiefs of dukes and marquises were 100 li, earls were 70 li, viscounts and barons were 50 li. Those not meeting these standards were vassals, totaling 1,800 states. The descendants of Taihao, the Yellow Emperor, and the marquises of Tang and Yu still existed, and the records of emperors could be traced back in order. After the decline of the Zhou dynasty, rituals, music, and military expeditions were decided by the vassal states themselves, annexing each other over hundreds of years, gradually leading to the extinction of many states. By the Spring and Autumn period, there were still dozens of states, with five hegemons rising in turn to lead alliances. By the Warring States period, the world was divided into seven major states, engaging in alliances and rivalries. After several decades, the Qin state finally unified the four seas. Believing that the Zhou system was too weak and ultimately destroyed by the vassals, they no longer established small state fiefs but divided the world into commanderies and counties, completely eliminating the descendants of the sages of previous generations, leaving none behind.
The Han dynasty arose, continuing the Qin system, emphasizing benevolence, and implementing simple governance to pacify the world. By the time of Emperor Wu of Han, the Xiongnu and Yue people were expelled, territories were expanded, Jiaozhi was established in the south, Shuofang prefecture in the north, combining the systems of Xu, Liang, You, and Bing from the Xia and Zhou dynasties, changing Yongzhou to Liangzhou and Liangzhou to Yizhou, establishing a total of thirteen commanderies with inspectors. The footprints of the former kings were already distant, and place names had changed many times. Therefore, old records were collected, examining poetry and books, inferring mountains and rivers, to connect the "Tribute of Yu," "Zhou Official," and "Spring and Autumn Annals" through to the Warring States, Qin, and Han.
In the second year of the Yuanshi era, the Jingzhao Yin district had 195,702 households and a population of 682,468. It governed 12 counties: Chang'an, Xinfeng, Chuansikong, Lantian, Huayin, Zheng, Hu, Xiagui, Nanling, Fengming, Baling, and Duling.
The Zuo Fengyi district had 235,101 households and a population of 917,822. It governed 24 counties: Gaoling, Leyang, Zhaidao, Chiyang, Xiayang, Ya, Suyi, Gukou, Lianshao, Pinyang, Linjin, Chongquan, Heyang, Duoyu, Wucheng, Shenyang, Huaide, Zhi, Yunling, Wannian, Changling, Yangling, and Yunyang.
The You Fufeng district had 216,377 households and a population of 836,070. It governed 21 counties: Weicheng, Huaili, Hu, Zhizhi, Li, Yuyi, Meiyang, Mei, Yong, Qi, Xunyi, Yumi, Chencang, Duyang, Qian, Haozhi, Guo, Anling, Maoling, Pingling, and Wugong.
Hongnong Commandery had 118,091 households and a population of 475,954. It governed 11 counties: Hongnong, Lushi, Shan, Yiyang, Minchi, Danshui, Xin'an, Shang, Xi, Luhun, and Shangluo.
Hedong Commandery had 236,896 households and a population of 962,912. It governed 24 counties: Anyi, Dayang, Yishi, Jie, Pufan, Hebei, Zuoyi, Fenyin, Wenxi, Huze, Duanshi, Linfen, Yuan, Pishi, Changxiu, Pingyang, Xiangling, Zhi, Yang, Beiqu, Puzi, Jiang, Huxi, and Qi.
Taiyuan Commandery had 169,863 households and a population of 680,488. It governed 21 counties: Jinyang, Suiren, Jiexiu, Yuci, Zhongdu, Yuli, Zishi, Langmeng, Wu, Yu, Pingtao, Fenyang, Jingling, Yangqu, Daling, Yuanping, Qi, Shangai, Lusi, Yangyi, and Guangwu.
Shangdang Commandery had 73,798 households and a population of 337,766. It governed 14 counties: Zhangzi, Tunliu, Yuwu, Tongdi, Zhan, Nieshi, Xiangyuan, Huguan, Xuan, Gaodu, Lu, Yishi, Yang'a, and Guyuan.
Henei Commandery had 241,246 households and a population of 1,067,097. It governed 18 counties: Huai, Ji, Wude, Bo, Shanyang, Heyang, Zhou, Gong, Pinggao, Chaoge, Xiuwu, Wen, Yewang, Huojia, Zhi, Qinshui, Longlu, and Dangyin.
Henan Commandery had 276,444 households and a population of 1,740,279. It governed 22 counties: Luoyang, Xingyang, Yanshi, Jing, Pingyin, Zhongmou, Ping, Yangwu, Henan, Goushi, Juan, Yuanwu, Gong, Gucheng, Gushi, Mi, Xincheng, Kaifeng, Chenggao, Yuanling, Liang, and Xinzheng.
Dong Commandery had 401,297 households and a population of 1,659,028. It governed 22 counties: Puyang, Panguan, Liaocheng, Dunqiu, Fagan, Fan, Chapin, Dongwuyang, Boping, Li, Qing, Dong'e, Lihu, Linyi, Limiao, Xuchang, Shouliang, Lechang, Yangping, Baima, Nanyan, and Linqiu.
Chenliu Commandery had 296,284 households and a population of 1,509,050. It governed 17 counties: Chenliu, Xiaohuang, Cheng'an, Ningling, Yongqiu, Suanzao, Donghun, Xiangyi, Waihuang, Fengqiu, Changluo, Weishi, Yan, Changyuan, Pingqiu, Jiyang, and Junyi.
Yingchuan Commandery had 432,491 households and a population of 2,210,973. It governed 20 counties: Yangzhai, Kunyang, Yingyang, Dingling, Changshe, Xinji, Xiangcheng, Yan, Jia, Wuyang, Yingyin, Chonggao, Xu, Yanling, Linying, Fucheng, Cheng'an, Zhouchengxiu, Yangcheng, and Lunshi.
Runan Commandery had 461,587 households and a population of 2,596,148. It governed 37 counties: Pingyu, Yang'an, Yangcheng, Liqiang, Fubo, Nuyang, Zhongyang, Wufang, Ancheng, Nandun, Langling, Xiyang, Yichun, Nuyin, Xincai, Xinxi, Quyang, Qisi, Shenyang, Shen, Shaoling, Yiyang, Xiping, Shangcai, Jin, Xihua, Changping, Yilu, Xiang, Xinqi, Guid, Xinyang, Anchang, Anyang, Boyang, Chengyang, and Dingling.
Nanyang Commandery had 359,116 households and a population of 1,942,051. It governed 36 counties: Wan, Chou, Duyan, Zan, Yuyang, Boshan, Nieyang, Yin, Duyang, Zhi, Shandu, Caiyang, Xinye, Zhuyang, Jiyang, Wudang, Wuyin, Xie, Rang, Li, Anzhong, Champion, Biyang, Pingshi, Sui, Ye, Deng, Chaoyang, Luyang, Chongling, Xindu, Huyang, Hongyang, Lecheng, Bowang, and Fuyang.
Nan Commandery had 125,579 households and a population of 718,540. It governed 18 counties: Jiangling, Linju, Yiling, Huarong, Yicheng, Ying, Zhi, Dangyang, Zhonglu, Zhijiang, Xiangyang, Bian, Zigui, Yidao, Zhouling, Ruo, Wu, and Gaocheng.
Jiangxia Commandery had 56,844 households and a population of 219,218. It governed 14 counties: Xiling, Jingling, Xiyang, Xiang, Zhu, Dai, E, Anlu, Shaxian, Qichun, Meng, Yundu, Xiazhi, and Zhongwu.
Lujiang Commandery had 124,383 households and a population of 457,333. It governed 12 counties: Shu, Juchao, Longshu, Linhu, Yulou, Xiang'an, Congyang, Xunyang, Qian, Huan, Huliny, and Songzi.
Jiujiang Commandery had 150,052 households and a population of 780,525. It governed 15 counties: Shouchun, Junqiu, Chengde, Tuogao, Yinling, Liyang, Dangtu, Zhongli, Hefei, Dongcheng, Boxiang, Quyang, Jianyang, Quanjiao, and Fuling.
Shanyang Commandery had 172,847 households and a population of 801,288. It governed 23 counties: Changyi, Nanpingyang, Chengwu, Huling, Dongniang, Fangyu, Tuo, Juye, Danfu, Bo, Duguan, Chengdu, Huang, Yuanqi, Gaocheng, Zhongxiang, Pingle, Zheng, Xiaqiu, Zaixiang, Lixiang, Quxiang, and Xiyang.
Jiyin Commandery had 292,005 households and a population of 1,386,278. It governed 9 counties: Dingtao, Yuanju, Lüdu, Jiamu, Chengyang, Juancheng, Juyang, Du, and Chengshi.
Pei Commandery had 409,079 households and a population of 2,030,480. It governed 37 counties: Xiang, Longkang, Zhu, Guyang, Xiao, Xiang, Zhi, Guangqi, Xiacai, Feng, Dan, Qiao, Qi, Zhuan, Zheyu, Shansang, Gongqiu, Fuli, Jingqiu, Xiaqiu, Xiao, Pei, Mang, Jiancheng, Chengfu, Jianping, Zan, Li, Fuyang, Gao, Gaochai, Piaoyang, Ping'a, Dongxiang, Lindu, Yicheng, and Qixiang.
Wei Commandery had 212,849 households and a population of 909,655. It governed 18 counties: Ye, Guantao, Chiqiu, Sha, Neihuang, Qingyuan, Wei, Fanyang, Yuancheng, Liangqi, Liyang, Jipei, Wushi, Hanhui, Yin'an, Ping'en, Hangou, and Wuan.
Julu Commandery had 155,951 households and a population of 827,177. It governed 20 counties: Julu, Nandu, Guang'a, Xiangshi, Yintao, Songzi, Yangshi, Linping, Xiaquyang, Shi, Xian, Xinshi, Tangyang, Anding, Jingwu, Lixiang, Lexin, Wutao, Baixiang, and Anxiang.
Changshan Commandery had 141,741 households and a population of 677,956. It governed 18 counties: Yuanshi, Shiyi, Sangzhong, Lingshou, Puwu, Shangquyang, Jiumen, Jingxing, Fangzi, Zhongqiu, Fengsi, Guan, Pingji, Hao, Leyang, Pingtai, Duxiang, and Nanxingtang.
Qinghe Commandery had 201,774 households and a population of 875,422. It governed 14 counties: Qingyang, Dongwucheng, Yimu, Ling, Cuo, Xu, Beiqiu, Xincheng, Chenti, Dongyang, Xinxing, Liao, Zaoqiang, and Fuyang.
Zhuo Commandery had 195,607 households and a population of 782,764. It governed 29 counties: Zhuo, Nai, Guqiu, Gunan, Nanshenze, Fanyang, Liwu, Rongcheng, Yi, Guangwang, Mo, Gaoyang, Zhuxiang, Anping, Fanyu, Cheng, Liangxiang, Lixiang, Linxiang, Yichang, Yangxiang, Xixiang, Raoyang, Zhongshui, Wuyuan, Aling, Awu, Gaoguo, and Xinchang.
Bohai Commandery had 256,377 households and a population of 905,119. It governed 26 counties: Fuyang, Yangxin, Dongguang, Fucheng, Qiantong, Zhonghe, Nanpi, Ding, Zhangwu, Zhongyi, Gaocheng, Gaole, Canhu, Chengping, Liu, Linle, Dongpingshu, Zhongping, Anci, Xiushi, Wen'an, Jingcheng, Shuzhou, Jiancheng, Zhangxiang, and Puling.
Pingyuan Commandery had 154,387 households and a population of 664,543. It governed 19 counties: Pingyuan, Ge, Gaotang, Zhongqiu, Pingchang, Yu, Ban, Leling, Zhual, Yuan, Ayang, Luoyin, Li, Fuping, Ande, Heyang, Louxu, Longou, and An.
Qiansheng Commandery had 116,727 households and a population of 490,720. It governed 15 counties: Qiansheng, Dongzou, Shiwo, Ping'an, Bochang, Liaocheng, Jianxin, Di, Langhuai, Le'an, Beiyang, Gaochang, Fanan, Gaowan, and Yanxiang.
Jinan Commandery had 140,761 households and a population of 642,884. It governed 14 counties: Dongpingling, Zouping, Tai, Liangzou, Tugu, Yuling, Yangqiu, Banyang, Jian, Chaoyang, Licheng, Xiao, Shi, and Yicheng.
Taishan Commandery had 172,086 households and a population of 726,604. It governed 24 counties: Fenggao, Bo, Cha, Lu, Feicheng, Sheqiu, Gang, Chai, Gai, Liangfu, Dongpingyang, Nanwuyang, Laiwu, Juping, Ying, Mou, Mengyin, Hua, Ningyang, Chengqiu, Fuyang, Taoshan, Taoxiang, and Shi.
Qi Commandery had 154,826 households and a population of 554,444. It governed 12 counties: Linzi, Changguo, Li, Xi'an, Juding, Guang, Guangrao, Zhaonan, Linqu, Beixiang, Pingguang, and Taixiang.
Beihai Commandery had 127,000 households and a population of 593,159. It governed 26 counties: Yingling, Jukui, Anqiu, Zhi, Chunyu, Yi, Pingshou, Ju, Duchang, Pingwang, Pingdi, Liuquan, Shouguang, Lewang, Rao, Zhen, Sangdu, Pingcheng, Mixiang, Yangshi, Ledu, Shixiang, Shangxiang, Xincheng, Chengxiang, and Jiaoyang.
Donglai Commandery had 103,292 households and a population of 502,693. It governed 17 counties: Ye, Chui, Pingdu, Huang, Linqu, Qucheng, Mouping, Dongmou, Zang, Yuli, Changyang, Buye, Dangli, Luxiang, Yangle, Yangshi, and Xuxiang.
Langya Commandery had 228,960 households and a population of 1,079,100. It governed 51 counties: Dongwu, Buqi, Haiqu, Ganyu, Zhuxu, Zhu, Wucheng, Lingmen, Gumu, Xushui, Linyuan, Langya, Fu, Gui, Ping, Fu, Yuduan, Qianzou, Yun, Jijin, Dao, Gaoyu, Pingchang, Changguang, Heng, Dongguan, Weiqi, Chang, Zixiang, Ji, Bi, Gaoguang, Gaoxiang, Rou, Jilai, Li, Wuxiang, Yixiang, Xinshan, Gaoyang, Kunshan, Canfeng, Zhequan, Boshi, Fangshan, Shenxiang, Siwang, Anqiu, Gaoling, Lin'an, and Shishan.
Donghai Commandery had 358,414 households and a population of 1,559,357. It governed 38 counties: Tan, Lanling, Xiangben, Xiapi, Liangcheng, Pingqu, Qi, Qu, Kaiyang, Fei, Licheng, Haiqu, Lanqi, Zeng, Nancheng, Shanxiang, Jianxiang, Jiqiu, Zhuqi, Linyi, Houqiu, Rongqiu, Dong'an, Hexiang, Cheng, Jianyang, Quyang, Siwu, Yuxiang, Pingqu, Duyang, Yinping, Wuxiang, Wuyang, Xinyang, Jianling, Changlü, and Douping.
Linhai Commandery had 268,283 households and a population of 1,237,764. It governed 29 counties: Xu, Qulü, Huaipu, Xuyi, You, Tong, Sheyang, Kaiyang, Zhuiqi, Gaoshan, Suiling, Yandu, Huaiyin, Huailing, Xiaxiang, Fuling, Dongyang, Bojing, Xiping, Gaoping, Kailin, Changyang, Guangping, Lanyang, Xiangping, Hailing, Yu, Tangyi, and Leling.
Kuaiji Commandery had 223,038 households and a population of 1,032,604. It governed 26 counties: Wu, Qu'a, Wushang, Piling, Yuji, Yangxian, Zhuji, Wuxi, Shanyin, Dantu, Yuyao, Lou, Shangyu, Haiyan, Shan, Youquan, Damei, Wucheng, Gouzhang, Yuhang, Yin, Qiantang, Mou, Fuchun, Ye, and Huipu.
Danyang Commandery had 107,541 households and a population of 405,171. It governed 17 counties: Wanling, Yujiao, Jiangcheng, Chungu, Moling, Guzhang, Jurong, Jing, Danyang, Shicheng, Hushu, Lingyang, Wuhu, You, Liyang, She, and Xuancheng.
Yuzhang Commandery had 67,462 households and a population of 351,965. It governed 18 counties: Nanchang, Luling, Pengze, Poyang, Liling, Yuhan, Chaisang, Ai, Gan, Xingan, Nancheng, Jiancheng, Yichun, Haihun, Yudu, Qiaoyang, Nanye, and Anping.
Guiyang Commandery had 28,119 households and a population of 156,488. It governed 11 counties: Chen, Linwu, Bian, Nanping, Leiyang, Guiyang, Yangshan, Qujiang, Hanhuang, Zhenyang, and Yinshan.
Wuling Commandery had 34,177 households and a population of 185,758. It governed 13 counties: Suo, Chanling, Linyuan, Yuanling, Tiecheng, Wuyang, Qianling, Chenyang, Youyang, Yiling, Hengshan, Lingyang, and Chong.
Lingling Commandery had 21,092 households and a population of 139,378. It governed 10 counties: Lingling, Yingdao, Shi'an, Fuyi, Yingpu, Duliang, Lingdao, Quanling, Taoyang, and Zhongwu.
Hanzhong Commandery had 101,570 households and a population of 300,614. It governed 12 counties: Xicheng, Xunyang, Nanzheng, Baozhong, Fangling, Anyang, Chenggu, Mianyang, Xi, Wuling, Shangyong, and Changli.
Guanghan Commandery had 167,499 households and a population of 662,249. It governed 13 counties: Zitong, Zhifang, Fu, Luo, Mianzhu, Guanghan, Jiaming, Qi, Xindu, Diandidao, Baishui, Gangdidao, and Yinpingdao.
Shu Commandery had 268,279 households and a population of 1,245,929. It governed 15 counties: Chengdu, Pi, Fan, Guangdu, Linqiong, Qingyi, Jiangyuan, Yandao, Miansi, Maoniu, Xi, Jiandidao, Wenjiang, Guangrou, and Canling.
Qianwei Commandery had 109,419 households and a population of 489,486. It governed 12 counties: Bodao, Jiangyang, Wuyang, Nanan, Zizhong, Fu, Niubi, Nanguang, Hanyang, Yinxuan, Zhuti, and Tanglang.
Yuexi Commandery had 61,208 households and a population of 408,405. It governed 15 counties: Qiongdou, Suijiu, Lingguandao, Taideng, Dingzuo, Huiwu, Zuoqin, Dazuo, Gufu, Sanjiang, Sushi, Lan, Bishui, Ganjie, and Qingling.
Yizhou Commandery had 81,946 households and a population of 580,463. It governed 24 counties: Dianchi, Shuangbai, Tonglao, Tonglai, Lianran, Yuyuan, Shoumi, Guchang, Qinzan, Xielong, Wei, Kunze, Yeyu, Lvg, Buwei, Yunnan, Xitang, Nongdong, Bisu, Bengu, Wuzhuo, Shengxiu, Jianling, and Laiwei.
Zangke Commandery had 24,219 households and a population of 153,360. It governed 17 counties: Guqiulan, Tiefeng, Bi, Louwo, Pingyi, Tongbing, Tanzhi, Wanwen, Wulian, Yelang, Wudan, Loujiang, Xisui, Dumeng, Tangao, Jinsang, and Juting.
Ba Commandery had 158,643 households and a population of 708,148. It governed 11 counties: Jiangzhou, Linjiang, Zhi, Langzhong, Dianjiang, Quren, Anhan, Dangqu, Yufu, Chongguo, and Fuling.
