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Chronicle of Marquises since Jianyuan

Chapter 20 of 史記 · Records of the Grand Historian
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The Grand Historian said: When the Xiongnu severed the marriage alliance, they attacked the strategic frontier passes; Minyue launched an unauthorized campaign, and Dong'ou requested surrender. These two Yi peoples invaded one after another at the height of Han power. From this, we know that meritorious ministers received enfeoffments comparable in scale to those of the ancestral age. Why is this? The Odes and Documents praise the Three Dynasties for "repelling the Rong and Di and chastising Jing and Chu." As the Grand Historian said: Duke Huan of Qi crossed through Yan to attack the Shanrong; King Wuling of Zhao, though ruling only a small state, brought the Chanyu to submission; Duke Mu of Qin used Baili Xi to become hegemon over the Western Rong; and the rulers of Wu and Chu employed the feudal lords to subdue the Hundred Yue. How much more so when China was unified, with the enlightened Son of Heaven above, combining civil and military power, sweeping across the four seas, and gathering millions within—how could he remain complacent and fail to wage border campaigns? From that time on, armies went out northward to campaign against the powerful Hu and southward to punish the formidable Yue, and generals and soldiers received enfeoffments one after another.
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State NameYuanguang periodYuanshuo periodYuanshou periodYuanding periodYuanfeng periodTaichu period and after
XiA Xiongnu prime minister surrendered and was made a marquis. In the second year of Yuanshuo, he was attached to the General of Chariots and Cavalry, attacked the Xiongnu with merit, and had his fief increased.Three. Fourth year, seventh month, renwu day: Marquis Zhao Xin began his tenure.Five. Sixth year: Marquis Xin, serving as Forward General, attacked the Xiongnu, encountered the Chanyu's troops, and was defeated. Xin surrendered to the Xiongnu, and the state was abolished.
Chi ZhuangA Xiongnu colonel surrendered and was made a marquis.Sixth year, intercalary ninth month, bingyin day: Marquis Yue began his tenure.SixSixFirst year: Marquis Yue died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
Qin YangA Xiongnu prime minister surrendered and was made a marquis.Three. Second year, tenth month, guisi day: first year of Marquis Yuezhi. Fifth year: Marquis Yuezhi was convicted of fleeing, was beheaded, and the state was abolished.
Ruo YangA Xiongnu prime minister surrendered and was made a marquis.Three. Second year, tenth month, guisi day: first year of Marquis Meng. Fifth year: Marquis Meng was convicted of fleeing, was beheaded, and the state was abolished.
Chang PingIn the second year of Yuanshuo, again serving as General of Chariots and Cavalry, he attacked the Xiongnu, captured Shuofang and Henan, and was enfeoffed as marquis. In the fifth year of Yuanshuo, as Grand General he attacked the Xiongnu, defeated the Right Wise King, and his fief was increased by three thousand households.Five. Second year third month bingchen day, Marquis Lie Wei Qing began his tenure.SixSixSixThe first year of Taichu, the incumbent Marquis Kang began his tenure.
Ping LingAs colonel, he followed Qing, the General of Chariots and Cavalry, in attacking the Xiongnu and was made a marquis for his merit. In the fifth year of Yuanshuo, as Roaming General, he followed the Grand General and had his fief increased.Five. Second year third month bingchen day, Marquis Su Jian began his tenure.SixSix. Sixth year: Marquis Jian, serving as Right General, was defeated together with Marquis Xin of Xi. He alone escaped and returned. He was liable to execution, redeemed himself, and the state was abolished.
AntouAs colonel, he followed Qing, the General of Chariots and Cavalry, in attacking the Xiongnu and was made a marquis for his merit. In the sixth year of Yuanshuo, he followed the Grand General and had his fief increased.Five. Second year sixth month renchen day, Marquis Zhang Ci Gong began his tenure.First year: Marquis Cigong was convicted of adultery with a daughter of the King of Huainan and of accepting bribes, and the state was abolished.
Ping JinAs Chancellor memorialized for praise, Marquis.Four. Fifth year eleventh month yichou day, Marquis Xian Gongsun Hong began his tenure.Two. Four. Third year, Marquis Qing began his tenure.SixThree. In the fourth year, Marquis Qing, while serving as Grand Administrator of Shanyang, was convicted of a crime, and the state was abolished.
She'anThe Xiongnu Chanyu's crown prince surrendered and was made a marquis.One. On the bingzi day of the fourth month in year three, Marquis Yushan began his tenure. In the fifth month, he died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
Chang WuHe was enfeoffed as marquis for surrendering as a Xiongnu king. As Marquis of Changwu he followed the Cavalry General, attacked the Left Wise King with merit, and his fief was increased.Three. Fourth year tenth month gengshen day, Marquis Jian Zhao An Ji began his tenure.SixSixOne. Five. Second year, Marquis Chong Guo began his tenure.In the first year of Taichu, Marquis Chongguo died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
Xiang ChengA Xiongnu prime minister surrendered and was made a marquis.Three. Fourth year tenth month gengshen day, Marquis Wu Long began his tenure.SixSixSixOne. The second year of Taichu, Wu Long followed Marquis Zhuoye died in battle. Two. Third year, Marquis Bing Ji began his tenure.
Nan TingAs Cavalry General, he served under Grand General Qing in the attack on the Xiongnu, captured a king, and was made a marquis for his merit. In the second year of Taichu, while serving as Chancellor, he was enfeoffed as Marquis of Geyi.Two. Fifth year fourth month dingwei day, Marquis Gongsun He began his tenure.SixFour. Fifth year: He was convicted over the tribute gold, and the state was abolished. The line remained extinct for seven years.Thirteen. In the third month of the second year of Taichu, on the dingmao day, he was enfeoffed as Marquis of Geyi. In the second year of Zhenghe, He's son Jingsheng committed a crime, and the state was abolished.
He QiAs Protector Army Colonel, he followed the Grand General three times in attacking the Xiongnu, reached the court of the Right Wise King, captured a king, and was made a marquis for his merit. In the sixth year of Yuanshuo, his fief was increased.Two. Fifth year fourth month dingwei day, Marquis Gongsun Ao began his tenure.One. Second year: Marquis Ao led troops to attack the Xiongnu, but when he was to meet the Piaoqi General, he arrived late and was judged cowardly. He was liable to execution, redeemed himself as a commoner, and the state was abolished.
Le AnAs Light Chariot General, he twice served under Grand General Qing in attacks on the Xiongnu, captured a king, and was made a marquis for his merit.Two. Fifth year fourth month dingwei day, Marquis Li Cai began his tenure.Four. Fifth year, Marquis Cai as Chancellor stole Emperor Jing garden divine path border land crime, suicide, the state was abolished.Thirteen. In the second year of Zhenghe, his son Chang succeeded. Chang was convicted of a crime and the succession line ended. His son Zeng was later enfeoffed as Marquis of Longtang.
Long TangAs a colonel, he served under Grand General Qing in the attack on the Xiongnu, captured a king, and was made a marquis for his merit. In the sixth year of Yuanding, as General Who Crosses the Sea, he attacked Dongyue with merit and became Marquis of Andao.Two. Fifth year fourth month dingwei day, Marquis Han Yue began his tenure.SixFour. In the fifth year, Marquis Yue lost his marquisate for deficient tribute gold, and the state was abolished. Two years later, the marquisate was restored.Six. First year, fifth month, dingmao day: first year of Yue, Marquis of Andao.Thirteen. The second year of Zhenghe, son Chang succeeded, was convicted of a crime, and the succession line ended. Son Zeng again enfeoffed as Marquis of Long Tang.
Sui ChengAs a colonel, he served under Grand General Qing in three attacks on the Xiongnu. He attacked Nongwu, was first to scale the stone fortifications, captured a king, and was made a marquis for his merit.Two. Fifth year fourth month yimao day, Marquis Zhao Bu Yu began his tenure.Three. Third year: Marquis Buyu, while serving as Grand Administrator of Dingxiang, was convicted because the Xiongnu had defeated the Grand Administrator, and he reported the matter falsely. For this deception, the state was abolished.
Cong PingAs a colonel, he served under Grand General Qing in three attacks on the Xiongnu and reached the court of the Right Wise King. Several times he advanced in formation and was first to scale the rocky mountain, and he was made a marquis for his merit.Two. Fifth year fourth month yimao day, Gongsun Rong Nu first year.One. Second year: Marquis Rongnu, while serving as Grand Administrator of Shangjun, mobilized troops to attack the Xiongnu but did not report it. He was convicted of deception, and the state was abolished.
She ZhiAs colonel, he followed the Grand General three times in attacking the Xiongnu, reached the court of the Right Wise King, captured a king and the Yanzhi, and was made a marquis for his merit.Two. Fifth year fourth month dingwei day, Marquis Li Shuo began his tenure.First year, Marquis Shuo was convicted of a crime, and the state was abolished.
Yi ChunWith father's merit as Grand General Qing defeated Right Wise King, Marquis.Two. Fifth year fourth month dingwei day, Marquis Wei Kang began his tenure.SixFirst year, Marquis Kang convicted of forging imperial orders without harm, the state was abolished.
Yin AnWith father's merit as Grand General Qing defeated Right Wise King, Marquis.Two. Fifth year fourth month dingwei day, Marquis Wei Bu Yi began his tenure.SixFour. Fifth year, Marquis Bu Yi lost his marquisate for deficient tribute gold, and the state was abolished.
Fa GanWith father's merit as Grand General Qing defeated Right Wise King, Marquis.Two. Fifth year fourth month dingwei day, Marquis Wei Deng began his tenure.SixFour. Fifth year, Marquis Deng lost his marquisate for deficient tribute gold, and the state was abolished.
Bo WangAs colonel, he followed the Grand General in the sixth year to attack the Xiongnu and knew the water routes. He had also earlier served as envoy to distant Daxia, and for these merits he was made a marquis.One. Sixth year third month jiachen day, Marquis Zhang Qian began his tenure.One. Second year: Marquis Qian was convicted of cowardice while attacking the Xiongnu as a general. He was liable to execution, redeemed himself, and the state was abolished.
Guan JunAs Rapid-Strike colonel he twice followed the Grand General; in the sixth year he followed the Grand General against the Xiongnu, beheaded a prime minister, and was enfeoffed as marquis. In the second year of Yuanshou, as Cavalry General he attacked the Xiongnu as far as Qilian and his fief was increased; he welcomed the Hunye king and his fief was increased; he attacked the Left and Right Wise Kings and his fief was increased.One. Sixth year fourth month renshen day, Marquis Jing Huan Huo Qu Bing began his tenure.SixSix. First year, Marquis Ai Shan began his tenure.In the first year, Marquis Ai Shan died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
ZhongliAs Grand Administrator of Shanggu, he followed the Grand General four times. In the sixth year, he attacked the Xiongnu, captured more than a thousand heads, and was made a marquis for his merit.One. Sixth year fifth month renchen day, Marquis Hao Xian began his tenure.One. Second year: Marquis Xian, while serving as Grand Administrator of Shanggu, was convicted of fraudulently entering garrison soldiers' property in the accounts, and the state was abolished.
LiaoA Xiongnu King Zhao surrendered and was made a marquis.One. On the renwu day of the seventh month in the first year, Marquis Dao Zhao Wang Nuanzi began his tenure. In the second year, Nuanzi died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
Yi GuanAs colonel, he twice followed the Cavalry General on campaigns against the Xiongnu in the second year and was enfeoffed as marquis for merit. He was formerly a Xiongnu who had returned to righteousness.Two. Second year, first month, yihai day: first year of Marquis Gao Bushi. Fourth year: Bushi attacked the Xiongnu; in battle he inflated the count of enemy heads, was liable for execution, ransomed the offense, and the marquisate was abolished.
Hui QuAs colonel, he twice followed the Cavalry General in the second year on campaigns against the Xiongnu, captured a king, and was enfeoffed as marquis for merit. As colonel, he again followed the Cavalry General in the second year, captured five kings, and his fief was increased. He was formerly a Xiongnu who had returned to righteousness.Five. Second year second month yichou day, Marquis Zhong Pu Duo began his tenure.Three. Three. Fourth year, Marquis Dian began his tenure.SixFour
Followed PiaoAs major, he again followed the Cavalry General on repeated deep raids into the Xiongnu, captured two princes and a cavalry general, and was enfeoffed as marquis for merit. As General of the Hun River, in the third year of Yuanfeng he attacked Loulan with merit and was restored as marquis.Five. Second year fifth month dingchou day, Marquis Zhao Po Nu began his tenure.Four. Fifth year, Marquis Po Nu lost his marquisate for deficient tribute gold, and the state was abolished.Zhuo Ye. Four. Third year, Marquis Po Nu began his tenure.One. Second year, Marquis Po Nu as Junji General attacked Xiongnu, lost army, captured by enemy, the state was abolished.
Xia MiHe was enfeoffed as marquis for surrendering as a Xiongnu king.Five. Second year sixth month yihai day, Marquis Hu Du Ni began his tenure.Four. Two. Fifth year, Marquis Yang Yi Ji Xuan began his tenure.SixFour
Tuo YinThe Xiongnu Hunye king led a multitude of 100,000 in surrender and was made a marquis with 10,000 households.Four. Second year seventh month renwu day, Marquis Ding Hunye began his tenure.Six. First year, Marquis Wei Su began his tenure.Five. In the fifth year, Marquis Wei Su died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
Hui QuHe was enfeoffed as marquis for surrendering as a Xiongnu king.Four. Third year seventh month renwu day, Marquis Dao Bian Zi began his tenure.One. In the second year, Marquis Bianzi died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
He QiAs the Xiongnu Right King, he surrendered with Hunye and was made a marquis.Four. Third year seventh month renwu day, Marquis Kang Wu Li began his tenure.Two. Four. Third year, Yu Li Di first year.SixFour
Chang LeA Xiongnu Great Danghu surrendered with Hunye and was made a marquis.Four. Third year seventh month renwu day, Marquis Fei Zhou Diao began his tenure.SixSixTwo. The third year of Taichu, the incumbent Marquis Guang Han began his tenure.
Fu LiAs Grand Administrator of Youbeiping he followed the Cavalry General in the fourth year, attacked the Right king, led heavy troops to the rendezvous on schedule, and was enfeoffed as marquis for capturing 2,700 heads and prisoners.Three. Fourth year sixth month dingmao day, Marquis Lu Bo De began his tenure.SixSixThe first year of Taichu, Marquis Lu Bo De was convicted of a crime, and the state was abolished.
ZhuangAs the Xiongnu king Yincun, who had returned to righteousness, he followed the Cavalry General in the fourth year, attacked the Left king, defeated many with few, and was enfeoffed as marquis for capturing 2,100 prisoners.Three. Fourth year sixth month dingmao day, Marquis Fu Lu Zhi began his tenure.Two. Four. Third year, the incumbent Marquis Yan began his tenure.SixFour
ZhongliAs the Xiongnu king Louchuan, who had returned to righteousness. In the fourth year he followed the Cavalry General, attacked the Right king, fought hand to hand with his sword, and was enfeoffed as marquis for merit.Three. Fourth year sixth month dingmao day, Marquis Zhi Yi Ji Xuan began his tenure.SixFive. One. Sixth year, the incumbent Marquis Dang Shi began his tenure.Four
Xiang ChengA Xiongnu Fuli king surrendered and was made a marquis.Three. Fourth year sixth month dingmao day, Marquis Chang Tu Luo began his tenure.Four. Fifth year, Marquis Chang Tu Luo lost his marquisate for deficient tribute gold, and the state was abolished.
Yi YangAs Colonel of Beidi he followed the Cavalry General in the fourth year, attacked the Left king, captured the king, and was enfeoffed as marquis for merit.Three. Fourth year sixth month dingmao day, Marquis Wei Shan began his tenure.SixSixFour
SanA Xiongnu colonel surrendered and was made a marquis.Three. Fourth year sixth month dingmao day, Marquis Dong Tu Wu began his tenure.SixSixTwo. Two. The third year of Taichu, the incumbent Marquis An Han began his tenure.
Zang MaHe was enfeoffed as marquis for surrendering as a Xiongnu king.One. Fourth year sixth month dingmao day, Marquis Kang Yan Nian began his tenure. Fifth year, Marquis Yan Nian died, left no heir, the state was abolished.
Zhou Zi Nan JunAs Zhou descendant continued enfeoffment.Three. Fourth year eleventh month dingmao day, Marquis Ji Jia began his tenure.Three. Three. Fourth year, Jun Mai first year.Four
Le TongAs fangshu (occult arts) Marquis.One. In the fourth year, fourth month, yisi day, Marquis Wu Li Jiang Jun Luan Da began his tenure. In the fifth year, Marquis Da was convicted of a crime and executed; the state was abolished.
LiaoHe was enfeoffed as marquis for surrendering as a Xiongnu king who had returned to righteousness.One. Fourth year sixth month bingwu day, Marquis Ci Gong began his tenure. Fifth year, Marquis Ci Gong lost his marquisate for deficient tribute gold, and the state was abolished.
Zhu YangAs the elder brother of Gao Chang, King of Nanyue, he was made a marquis.One. Fourth year, Marquis Jian De began his tenure. Fifth year, Marquis Jian De was convicted of a crime, and the state was abolished.
Long KangColonel Lou Le attacked Nanyue and died in service; his son was made a marquis.Two. Fifth year third month renwu day, Marquis Guang De began his tenure.Six. Sixth year, Marquis Guangde was convicted and executed, and the state was abolished.
Cheng AnColonel Han Qianqiu attacked Nanyue and died in service; his son was made a marquis.Two. Fifth year third month renzi day, Marquis Yan Nian began his tenure.Six. Sixth year, Marquis Yan Nian was convicted of a crime, and the state was abolished.
KunWhile serving as Dependent State Grand Chief, he attacked the Xiongnu and was made a marquis for his merit.Two. Fifth year fifth month wuxu day, Marquis Qu Fu Lei began his tenure.SixFour
QiWhile serving in the Dependent State cavalry, he attacked the Xiongnu, captured the Chanyu's brother, and was made a marquis for his merit.Two. Fifth year sixth month renzi day, Marquis Ju Ji began his tenure.SixFour
Liang QiWhile serving as Dependent State colonel, over five years he went out to attack the Xiongnu, captured Fulei Chiman and others, and was made a marquis for his merit.Two. Fifth year seventh month xinsi day, Marquis Ren Po Hu began his tenure.SixFour
Mu QiuAs Chancellor and ancestors Wanshi accumulated virtue careful conduct, Marquis.Two. Fifth year ninth month dingchou day, Marquis Ke Shi Qing began his tenure.SixTwo. Two. Third year, Marquis De began his tenure.
LiaoA Nanyue general surrendered and was made a marquis.One. Sixth year third month yiyou day, Marquis Bi Qu began his tenure.SixFour
Jiang LiangAs Tower Ship General attacked Nanyue, spearhead repelled enemy, Marquis.One. Sixth year third month yiyou day, Marquis Yang Pu began his tenure.Three. Fourth year, Marquis Pu was convicted of a crime, and the state was abolished.
AndaoThe Jieyang magistrate of Nanyue heard that Han troops had arrived, submitted peacefully, and was made a marquis.One. Sixth year third month yiyou day, Marquis Jieyang magistrate Shi Ding first year.SixFour
Sui TaoThe Cangwu king of Nanyue heard that Han troops had arrived, surrendered, and was made a marquis.One. Sixth year fourth month guihai day, Marquis Zhao Guang began his tenure.SixFour
Xiang ChengThe Guilin supervisor of Nanyue heard that Han troops had broken Panyu, persuaded more than 40,000 Ouluo troops to surrender, and was made a marquis.One. Sixth year fifth month renshen day, Marquis Jian Ju Weng began his tenure.SixFour
Hai ChangAs Major under the Fubo General, he captured Jiande, king of Nanyue, and was made a marquis for his merit.One. Sixth year seventh month yiyou day, Marquis Zhuang Su Hong began his tenure.SixIn the first year of Taichu, Marquis Hong died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
Bei ShiAs the former Yanhou of Dongyue, he assisted the Yuwang in beheading Yushan and was made a marquis for his merit.Six. First year first month renwu day, Marquis Wu Yang began his tenure.Three. The fourth year of Taichu, the incumbent Marquis Shou began his tenure.
Xia LiAs the former Left General of Ouluo, he beheaded the King of Xiyu and was made a marquis for his merit.Six. First year fourth month dingyou day, Marquis Zuo Jiang Huang Tong began his tenure.Four
Liao XiAs a former colonel, he followed Han Yue, the Transverse Sea General, in attacking Dongyue and was made a marquis for his merit.One. First year fifth month jimao day, Marquis Liu Fu began his tenure. Second year, Marquis Fu was convicted of a crime, and the state was abolished.
Wei ErAs a common soldier, he beheaded Dongyue's Xunbei General and was made a marquis for his merit.Huo Guang, whose family was in Pingyang, rose in rank because his elder brother was the Cavalry General. He first served Emperor Wu and, after uncovering and arresting the conspirators Ma Heluo and others, was enfeoffed as a marquis with 3,000 households. He then assisted the young Emperor Zhao and became Grand General. Careful and trustworthy, he managed affairs and held power, was honored as Grand Marshal, and had his fief increased by 10,000 households. Later he served Emperor Xuan. He served three rulers, and the empire trusted and admired him, so his enfeoffment was increased by 20,000 households. His son Yu succeeded him, plotted rebellion, and the clan was exterminated, and the state was abolished.Six. First year intercalary month guimao day, Marquis Zhuang Yuan Zhong Gu began his tenure.In the first year of Taichu, Zhonggu died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
Kai LingAs the former Jianchenghou of Dongyue, together with the Yuwang he beheaded Yushan, king of Dongyue, and was made a marquis for his merit.Bing Ji, whose family was in Lu, first served in prison administration as a subordinate judicial official, then served in the Grand General's headquarters. Because of old favor shown to Emperor Xuan, he was promoted to Grand Minister of Justice and enfeoffed as a marquis with 2,000 households. In the second year of Shenjue, he replaced Wei Xiang as Chancellor. After five years in office, he died of illness. His son Wengmeng succeeded him, became General and Palace Attendant. In the first year of Ganlu, he was convicted of a crime for going to the ancestral temple gate without riding in the grand carriage for the temple sacrifice; his title was stripped, and he became a Guannei Marquis.Six. First year intercalary month guimao day, Marquis Jian Cheng began his tenure.
Lin CaiAs a former gentleman of Nanyue, when he heard that Han troops had broken Panyu, he obtained Lü Jia, Chancellor of Nanyue, for the Fubo General and was made a marquis for his merit.Six. First year intercalary month guimao day, Marquis Sun Du began his tenure.
Dong ChengAs the former Yuwang of Dongyue, he beheaded Yushan, king of Dongyue, and was made a marquis for his merit, with 10,000 households.Six. First year intercalary month guimao day, Marquis Ju Fu began his tenure.
Wu XiA Dongyue general abandoned his army and surrendered when Han troops arrived, and was made a marquis.Six. First year, Marquis Duo Jun began his tenure.
She DuHis father had abandoned his post as former Grand Administrator of Nanhai; when Han troops arrived, he surrendered the city, and his son was made a marquis.Six. First year middle, Marquis Jia began his tenure.Two. In the second year of Taichu, Marquis Jia died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
Ping ZhouA Chaoxian general surrendered when Han troops arrived and was made a marquis.One. On the dingmao day of the fourth month in year three, Marquis Qi began his tenure. In the fourth year, Marquis Qi died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
Di JuA Chaoxian prime minister surrendered under siege after Han troops arrived and was made a marquis.Four. Third year fourth month, Marquis Chaoxian prime minister Han Yin first year.
Pi QingAs Chancellor of Nixi in Chaoxian, he sent someone to kill their king Youqu and came to surrender, becoming a marquis.Four. Third year sixth month bingchen day, Marquis Chaoxian Nixi prime minister Can first year.
Ti CiThe Little Yuezhi Ruju king led his people in surrender and was made a marquis.Three. Fourth year, eleventh month, dingmao day: first year of Marquis Jigugu.In the first year of Taichu, Marquis Jigugu died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
HaoAs a former Palace Attendant General, he led troops, captured the King of Cheshi, and was made a marquis for his merit.One. Fourth year, first month, jiashen day: first year of Marquis Wang Hui. Fourth year, fourth month: Marquis Hui was convicted of forging imperial orders to cause harm while serving as envoy to Jiuquan; he was liable for death, ransomed the offense, and the marquisate was abolished. The enfeoffment lasted three months.
Li ZanAs king of the Little Yuezhi, he led a thousand cavalry in surrender and was made a marquis.Two. Fourth year first month yiyou day, Marquis Ya Zhe began his tenure. One. Sixth year, Marquis Sheng began his tenure.Four
JiA prince of Chaoxian surrendered when Han troops surrounded Chaoxian and was made a marquis.Two. Fourth year third month guiwei day, Marquis Zhang Hun began his tenure. Gui Yi. Sixth year, Marquis Zhang Hun sent to Chaoxian, plotted rebellion, died, the state was abolished.
Nie YangLu Ren, Prime Minister of Chaoxian, was the first to surrender when Han troops arrived. He died on the road, and his son was made a marquis.Three. Fourth year third month renyin day, Marquis Kang Zi Zui began his tenure.Two. In the second year of Taichu, Marquis Zui died without heirs, and the state was abolished.
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DangtuWei Buhai was made marquis for capturing Gongsun Yong and the other Huaiyang rebels while serving as defense commandant of Yu.
PuSu Chang was made marquis for capturing Gongsun Yong and the other Huaiyang rebels while serving as clerk to the commandant of Yu.
LiaoyangJiang De was made marquis for joining in the capture of Gongsun Yong and the other Huaiyang rebels while serving as steward of the park stables.
FuminTian Qianqiu, whose family was in Changling, had formerly served as a chamber gentleman at the Gao Temple. He submitted a memorial admonishing Emperor Xiaowu: "When a son plays with his father's weapons, he deserves flogging. Anger between father and son has existed since antiquity. Chiyou rebelled against his father, and the Yellow Emperor crossed the river." The memorial was well received, and he was appointed Grand Herald. In the fourth year of Zhenghe he became Chancellor and was enfeoffed with three thousand households. In Emperor Zhao's time he died of illness. His son Shun succeeded him, became General of Tiger Teeth, attacked the Xiongnu, failed to reach the rendezvous, was executed, and the state was abolished.
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Mr. Chu, a later scholar fond of such matters, said: The Grand Historian's account ends with the affairs of Emperor Wu. Therefore, he again compiled records of meritorious ministers and marquises from Emperor Zhao onward and placed them on the left. Later scholars may examine the successes and failures, the long and short spans of these severed lineages, and use them as warnings. The gentlemen of the present age adapt to circumstance, respond to change, judge the times, and act as conditions require; they achieve merit, receive territory, are enfeoffed as marquises, and establish their names in their own day. Is this not magnificent! Yet observe how they preserve fullness and guard achievement: they are never modest or yielding, but haughty, contentious, eager to fight for power, fond of broadcasting their reputations, and know only how to advance, not how to withdraw. In the end, they lose their lives and destroy their states. What they gained over three generations they lost in their own persons, unable to transmit their merit to later ages or let their beneficence flow down to their descendants. Is this not lamentable! Marquis Longluo once served as Forward General. He was gentle and good-natured, grave, careful, and trustworthy; he did not involve himself in political affairs, but withdrew, yielded, and loved others. His forebears rose in the age of Jin's six ministers. From the time they first held territory and ruled states as kings and marquises, their descendants have inherited without interruption across years and generations down to the present, for more than a hundred years in all. How can they be spoken of in the same breath as meritorious ministers who lost everything within their own lifetimes? How sad! Let later generations take warning from it.
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Bo LuHuo Guang, whose family was in Pingyang, rose in rank because his elder brother was the Cavalry General. He first served Emperor Wu and, after uncovering and arresting the conspirators Ma Heluo and others, was enfeoffed as a marquis with 3,000 households. He then assisted the young Emperor Zhao and became Grand General. Careful and trustworthy, he managed affairs and held power, was honored as Grand Marshal, and had his fief increased by 10,000 households. Later he served Emperor Xuan. He served three rulers, and the empire trusted and admired him, so his enfeoffment was increased by 20,000 households. His son Yu succeeded him, plotted rebellion, and the clan was exterminated, and the state was abolished.
DuJin Wengshu, whose personal name was Ridi, was the crown prince of the Xiongnu Xiutu king. He followed the Hunye king, led 50,000 men, surrendered to Han, and returned to righteousness. He served as a Palace Attendant under Emperor Wu and, after uncovering and arresting the conspirators Ma Heluo and others, was enfeoffed as a marquis with 3,000 households. He later served Emperor Zhao, remained careful and prudent, and had his enfeoffment increased by 3,000 households. His son Hong succeeded him and became Carriage Escort Colonel under Emperor Xuan.
AnyangShangguan Jie, whose family was in Longxi, was skilled in horsemanship and archery and followed the army. As he rose in rank, he served Emperor Wu and became Left General. After uncovering and beheading Ma Heluo and his younger brother, Marquis Tong of Chonghe, who had plotted rebellion, he was enfeoffed as a marquis with 3,000 households. Later, while serving Emperor Zhao, he contended with Grand General Huo Guang for power and therefore plotted rebellion; his clan was exterminated, and the state was abolished.
Sang LeShangguan An, because his father Jie had been a general, was himself treated as noble and served as a Palace Attendant under Emperor Zhao. An's daughter became Emperor Zhao's consort and was installed as Empress, and he was therefore enfeoffed as a marquis with 3,000 households. Arrogant and contentious, he vied with Grand General Huo Guang for power, and so father and son plotted rebellion; their clan was exterminated, and the state was abolished.
Fu PingZhang Anshi, whose family was in Duling, was the son of the former Grand Minister of Justice Zhang Tang. During Emperor Wu's reign he served in the Shangshu office and became its Director. Under Emperor Zhao he served diligently and carefully and became Director of the Imperial Clan and Right General. He assisted the government for thirteen years without fault and was enfeoffed as a marquis with 3,000 households. Under Emperor Xuan he replaced Huo Guang as Grand Marshal, handled affairs, and had his enfeoffment increased by 16,000 households. His son Yanshou succeeded him and became Grand Servant Treasurer and Palace Attendant.
Yi YangFu Jiezhi, whose family was in Beidi, followed the army and became a Palace Attendant, then Pingle Supervisor. Under Emperor Zhao he assassinated a foreign king, and the Son of Heaven issued an edict saying: 'Pingle Supervisor Fu Jiezhi was sent abroad, killed the King of Loulan, and avenged resentment directly without troubling the armies. He has merit, and therefore let him be enfeoffed as Marquis of Yiyang with a fief of 1,300 households.' His son Li succeeded, but after disputes over property they accused one another, were convicted of crimes, and the state was abolished.
Shang LiWang Shan, a man of Qi, had formerly served as a Chancellor Historian. When he encountered Cavalry General Shangguan An plotting rebellion, Shan persuaded An to enter the Chancellor's office with him and beheaded An. For his military merit Shan was enfeoffed as a marquis with 3,000 households. He memorialized that he wished to govern the people and became Grand Administrator of Dai. Someone then memorialized against him, he was imprisoned and should have died, but an amnesty came, and he was released as a commoner; his state was abolished.
Jian PingDu Yannian, the son of the former Grand Minister of Justice Du Zhou, served in the Grand General's headquarters and uncovered the crimes of Cavalry General Shangguan An and the others who plotted rebellion. He was enfeoffed as a marquis with a fief of 2,700 households and appointed Grand Servant Treasurer. In the first year he went out as Grand Administrator of Xihe. In Wufeng's third year he entered office as Grand Minister of Justice.
Yi YangRen Gong, as a former Shanglin Guard, captured and subdued the rebel Left General Shangguan Jie, killed him at Bian Gate, and was enfeoffed as a marquis with 2,000 households. Later he became Grand Master of Ceremonies and also handled the affairs of the Commander of the Guards. Frugal, careful, and trustworthy, he ended his life in old age and passed his line down to his descendants.
Yi ChengYan Cang, a former army official in the Grand General's headquarters, uncovered the crimes of Cavalry General Shangguan An, who was plotting rebellion, and was therefore enfeoffed as a marquis with a fief of 2,000 households. He later became Grand Administrator of Runan and earned a reputation for ability.
Yi ChunWang Xun, whose family was in Qi, began as a low official and assistant historian and was gradually promoted to Right Auxiliary Colonel. When Emperor Wu frequently visited Fufeng commandery, Xun arranged the preparations and was appointed Right Fufeng. Under Emperor Zhao he replaced Sang Hongyang as Grand Minister of Justice. In Yuanfeng's third year he replaced Tian Qianqiu as Chancellor and was enfeoffed with 2,000 households. He held the post for two years, then was denounced as violent, and killed himself, though the details are not clear. His son succeeded him and became Dependent State Colonel.
AnpingYang Chang, whose family was in Huayin, had formerly served in the Grand General's headquarters and was gradually promoted to Grand Agrarian and then Grand Minister of Justice. In Yuanfeng's sixth year he replaced Wang Xun as Chancellor and was enfeoffed with 2,000 households. He held office for two years and died of illness. His son Ben succeeded him and died of illness after thirteen years. His son Wengjun succeeded him and became Superintendent of Dependent States. In the third year, because of evil words spoken about his maternal uncle Yun, he was imprisoned and should have died, but he obtained pardon, became a commoner, and his state was abolished.
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Yang PingCai Yi, whose family was in Wen, had studied the Han Poetry under a teacher and became a doctorate. He served in the Grand General's headquarters and became Gate Guard of Ducheng. He entered as a Palace Attendant, taught Emperor Zhao the Han Poetry, and became Grand Minister of Justice. By then he was eighty and so old that he needed two men supporting him to walk. Yet the ministers and high officials discussed him and thought that, as a teacher to the ruler, he should become chancellor. In Yuanping's first year he replaced Yang Chang as Chancellor and was enfeoffed with 2,000 households. He died of illness without heirs, and his state was abolished.
Fu YangWei Xian, whose family was in Lu, mastered the Odes, the Rites, and the Shangshu, became a doctorate, and taught many great Confucians in Lu. He entered as a Palace Attendant, became Emperor Zhao's teacher, and was promoted to Guanglu Dafu, Grand Honglu, and Changxin Shaofu. Because he was regarded as the ruler's teacher, in Benshi's third year he replaced Cai Yi as Chancellor and was enfeoffed as Marquis of Fuyang with 1,800 households. He served as Chancellor for five years, was very benevolent, and was not practiced in official affairs. After being dismissed he went to his residence and died of illness. His son Xuancheng succeeded him and became Grand Master of Ceremonies. Convicted for riding a horse at a temple sacrifice, he lost his title and became a marquis within the passes.
Ping LingFan Mingyou, whose family was in Longxi, had for generations practiced foreign affairs and was sent to guard the Western Qiang. Under Emperor Zhao he was appointed General Who Pacifies the Liao and, for his merits in attacking the Wuhuan, was enfeoffed as a marquis with 2,000 households. He took Huo Guang's daughter as his wife. In Diji's fourth year he and Huo Guang's sons Yu and others plotted rebellion, and his clan was exterminated, and the state was abolished.
Ying PingZhao Chongguo, as a Longxi cavalryman, followed the army and obtained office as a Palace Attendant under Emperor Wu. He frequently led troops against the Xiongnu and gained merit, becoming Protector Army Colonel and a Palace Attendant under Emperor Zhao. When Emperor Zhao died, he discussed the establishment of Emperor Xuan and decisively settled the plan, earning merit for pacifying the ancestral temple and being enfeoffed as a marquis with 2,500 households.
Yang ChengTian Yannian served Emperor Zhao as an army official; after uncovering Shangguan Jie's plot to rebel, he was detained and did not immediately receive enfeoffment, though he became Grand Agrarian. He had originally helped draft the plan to depose the King of Changyi and establish Emperor Xuan, and for his merit in settling the doubt over the ancestral temple he was enfeoffed as a marquis with 2,700 households. When Emperor Zhao died and the affairs of state were pressing, he stole 30 million from the capital treasury. Once discovered, he killed himself, and his state was abolished.
Ping QiuWang Qian, whose family was in Wei, served as Attendant in the Masters of Writing and mastered documentary drafting. He became a Palace Attendant and served Emperor Zhao. When the emperor died, he helped establish Emperor Xuan, resolved the uncertainty of the succession, and was enfeoffed as marquis with two thousand households for pacifying the ancestral temple. He became Director of the Imperial Household with the rank of middle 2,000-dan. He was convicted of receiving gold and property from various nobles and of leaking palace affairs; he was executed, and his marquisate was abolished.
Le ChengHuo Shan. Shan was Grand General Huo Guang's nephew. Before Guang died he memorialized, saying: 'My elder brother the Cavalry General Huo Qubing followed the army and achieved merit; he died of illness and was granted the posthumous title Marquis Jinghuan, but left no heirs. I, Guang, wish to divide three thousand five hundred households of my enfeoffment at Dongwuyang and give them to Shan.' The Son of Heaven approved and appointed Shan as marquis. Later he was convicted of plotting rebellion; his clan was exterminated, and the marquisate was abolished.
Guan JunHuo Yun. Yun was enfeoffed as marquis as the legitimate grandson of the Grand General's elder brother, the Cavalry General. In Diji 3 the Son of Heaven issued an edict saying: 'The Cavalry General Huo Qubing attacked the Xiongnu and achieved merit and was enfeoffed as Marquis of Guanjun. He died, and his son the marquis succeeded him; he died of illness without heirs. The principle of the Spring and Autumn Annals is that the reward for goodness extends to descendants; therefore let Yun be enfeoffed as Marquis of Guanjun with a fief of three thousand households.' Later he was convicted of plotting rebellion; his clan was exterminated, and the marquisate was abolished.
Ping EnXu Guanghan, whose family was in Changyi, was convicted of an offense and sent to the silkworm room; he had only one daughter, whom the emperor married. Before Emperor Xuan was established, he and Guanghan had long been close companions; diviners said Guanghan would become very noble, and for that reason Guanghan showed him great favor. In Diji 3 he was enfeoffed as marquis with a fief of three thousand households. He died of illness without heirs, and the marquisate was abolished.
Chang ShuiTian Guangming. Formerly a Palace Attendant, he became a major and was gradually promoted to Colonel of Nanjun, Grand Administrator of Huaiyang, Grand Honglu, and Left Governor of Fengyi. When Emperor Zhao died, he took part in the deliberation to depose the King of Changyi and establish Emperor Xuan, resolved the uncertainty of the succession, and pacified the ancestral temple. In Benshi 3 he was enfeoffed as marquis with a fief of two thousand three hundred households. He became Grand Minister of Justice. Later, as General of Qilian, he attacked the Xiongnu; his army failed to reach the rendezvous, he was liable for death, committed suicide, and the marquisate was abolished.
Gao PingWei Xiang, whose family was in Jiyin, studied the Changes in his youth, became a headquarters clerk, and was selected as Maoling magistrate on the worthy-and-good recommendation. He was promoted to Grand Administrator of Henan. He was convicted of banditry and killing the innocent, imprisoned, and liable for death; an amnesty came, and he was dismissed as a commoner. By edict, he was ordered to hold the post of Maoling magistrate, became Inspector of Yangzhou, entered office as Grand Master of Remonstrance, again became Grand Administrator of Henan, and was promoted to Grand Agrarian and Grand Minister of Justice. In Diji 3 he slandered Wei Xian, replaced him as Chancellor, and was enfeoffed with one thousand five hundred households. He died of illness; his eldest son Bin succeeded, was convicted over a temple sacrifice, and lost the marquisate.
Bo WangXu Zhongweng. As the younger brother of Xu Guanghan, Marquis of Ping'en, he was enfeoffed as marquis with a fief of two thousand households. He had formerly received private favor and became Guard Commander of Changle. When he died, his son Yannian succeeded him.
Le PingXu Wengsun. As the youngest younger brother of Xu Guanghan, Marquis of Ping'en, he was enfeoffed as marquis with two thousand households. He was appointed Strong Crossbow General, attacked and defeated the Western Qiang, returned, and was then appointed Grand Marshal and Guanglu Xun. He, too, had formerly received private favor and therefore obtained enfeoffment. Addicted to wine and fond of sex, he died early of illness. His son Tang succeeded him.
Jiang LingShi Zihui. He was enfeoffed as marquis with two thousand six hundred households on account of Emperor Xuan's great-grandmother's family, ranking with his brother the Marquis of Pingtai. Zihui's wife Yijun, a former descendant of King Cheng of Chu, was jealous; she strangled more than forty serving maids and stole the arms and knees of a woman's newborn child for sorcery. Someone memorialized about this, and she was sentenced to execution in the marketplace. Zihui, because of his maternal kin, did not lose his marquisate.
Ping TaiShi Zishu. He was enfeoffed as marquis with two thousand five hundred households on account of Emperor Xuan's great-grandmother's family. In the time of Crown Prince Wei, the Shi clan gave one daughter in marriage to the crown prince and married another daughter to the King of Lu; the present King of Lu is also a grandson of the Shi clan on the maternal side. Because his maternal kin had close ties, he was ennobled and frequently received rewards and bestowals.
Le LingShi Zichang. He was ennobled on account of Emperor Xuan's great-grandmother's family, served as Palace Attendant, and was substantial, heavy, loyal, and trustworthy. For uncovering the Huo clan's plot to rebel he was enfeoffed with three thousand five hundred households.
Bo ChengZhang Zhang. His father was originally from Yingchuan and served as a pavilion chief in Chang'an. After losing office, Zhang went to the northern palace gate to submit a memorial. He lodged at the Huo clan residence and slept among the horse stalls. At night, he heard the grooms talking with one another about the details of the plot by the Huo sons and grandsons to rebel. He therefore submitted a memorial reporting the rebellion and was made a marquis with three thousand households.
Du ChengJin Anshang, formerly a Xiongnu. For uncovering the plot to rebel by the former Grand General Huo Guang's son Yu and others he was enfeoffed as marquis with two thousand eight hundred households. Anshang was the son of Colonel of the Carriage Escort Du Hou Congqun. His conduct was careful and good; in retirement he yielded and restrained himself, wishing to transmit merit and virtue to his descendants.
Ping TongYang Yun, whose family was in Huayin, was the youngest son of former Chancellor Yang Chang and was appointed Palace Attendant. He loved scholars and prided himself on knowing people; in company he was always open and friendly. For this reason, Marquis Gaochang Dong Zhong drew him aside for a private conversation and told him the details of the Huo clan's plot. Together they exposed and reported the rebellion. Yang Yun was made a marquis with two thousand households and became Superintendent of the Imperial Household. In Wufeng 4, he was convicted of uttering seditious words and gross rebellion, was cut in two at the waist, and his state was abolished.
Gao ChangDong Zhong. His father was originally from Yangdi in Yingchuan and went to Chang'an because he was skilled in writing. Zhong had strength and ability: he could ride, shoot, and use short weapons, and he served in the Qimen guard. He was acquainted with Zhang Zhang, and Zhang told him the details of Huo Yu's plot to rebel. Zhong then told the Palace Attendant Cavalryman Yang Yun, and together they exposed and reported the rebellion. He was made a marquis with two thousand households. He now serves as Brave Cavalry Colonel and Palace Attendant. He was convicted of riding a small carriage for the ancestral temple sacrifice and was stripped of one hundred households.
Yuan QiZhao Cheng. He was enfeoffed as marquis with two thousand three hundred households for uncovering the affair in the state of Chu. In Diji 1 the King of Chu and the King of Guangling plotted rebellion; Cheng discovered the signs of rebellion. The Son of Heaven extended grace to spread virtue and righteousness and issued an edict saying, 'Do not punish the King of Guangling,' and Guangling was not changed. Later he was again convicted of sorcery and curses that exterminated the state; he committed suicide and the marquisate was abolished. The present emperor again established a son as King of Guangling.
ZuoIn Diji 3 the Son of Heaven issued an edict saying: 'I have heard that in Han's rise the Chancellor Xiao He had the foremost merit; now his line is utterly without heirs. I pity this greatly; therefore let his great-grandson Jianshi be enfeoffed as Marquis of Pei with a fief of three thousand households.'
Ping ChangWang Changjun, whose family was in Zhao, was a man of Guangwang town in Changshan. In the time of the crown prince he married into the crown prince's household; as the crown prince's male secretary he was matched with Huangsun Zinan and had a son. He lived in obscurity without summons or inquiry for more than forty years, until in the middle of Yuankang 1 he was summoned by edict, established as marquis, and enfeoffed with five thousand households. He was Emperor Xuan's uncle by marriage.
Le ChangWang Zhijun, whose family was in Zhao, was a man of Guangwang town in Changshan. He was enfeoffed as marquis with a fief of five thousand households on account of Emperor Xuan's uncle by marriage and his maternal kin. He was the younger brother of Pingchang Marquis Wang Changjun.
Qiong ChengWang Fengguang, whose family was in Fangling, was enfeoffed with one thousand five hundred households because his daughter was established as Emperor Xuan's empress. It is said that when Fengguang was born, light was seen above him at night, and those who passed on the story believed he would become noble. Later, indeed, he became a marquis because of his daughter.
AnyuanZheng Ji, whose family was in Kuaiji, rose from the ranks as a common soldier and became a Palace Attendant. He was sent to command pardoned convict-soldiers cultivating fields at Quli. When the Xiongnu Chanyu died, the state fell into disorder and factions attacked one another. The Rizhu king led his followers to surrender to Han and first sent word to Ji. Ji led several hundred officials and soldiers to welcome them. When many among the surrendered group wanted to turn back, he beheaded their leaders and then brought the whole group into Han territory. For this military merit he was made a marquis with two thousand households.
Bo YangBing Ji, whose family was in Lu, originally served in prison administration as a subordinate of the Judicial Official, and later served in the headquarters of the Grand General. Because he had once shown old kindness to Emperor Xuan, he was promoted to Censor Grand Master and enfeoffed as a marquis with two thousand households. In Shenjue 2, he replaced Wei Xiang as Chancellor. He held office for five years and died of illness. His son Wengmeng succeeded him and became a General and Palace Attendant. In Ganlu 1, Wengmeng was convicted because, during an ancestral temple sacrifice, he did not ride in the grand carriage but rode to the temple gate. His title was stripped, and he became a Marquis Within the Pass.
Jian ChengHuang Ba, whose family was in Yangxia, was relocated to Yunyang for corvee service. As an incorruptible official, he became assistant to the Governor of Henei, was promoted to Supervisor under the Judicial Official, and acted in the affairs of the Chancellor's Chief Clerk. He was convicted of knowing of Xiahou Sheng's grossly disrespectful violation of an imperial edict and was imprisoned for three years; while in prison he studied the Book of Documents under Xiahou Sheng. After an amnesty, he was recommended as worthy and good, and became Inspector of Yangzhou and then Grand Administrator of Yingchuan. His moral transformation was excellent: men and women used separate roads, farmers yielded boundaries to one another, and he was granted one hundred jin of gold and the rank of fully two thousand bushels. From Yingchuan he entered court as Tutor to the Crown Prince and was promoted to Censor Grand Master. In Wufeng 3, he replaced Bing Ji as Chancellor and was enfeoffed with one thousand eight hundred households.
Xi PingYu Dingguo, whose family was in Donghai, originally served in prison administration as a clerk under the Judicial Official. He was gradually promoted to middle commandant under the Commandant of Justice. He submitted a memorial admonishing the King of Changyi, was promoted to Grandee of Splendid Happiness, and became Commandant of Justice. He then studied the Spring and Autumn Annals under a teacher, changed his methods, practiced moral transformation, and was honest and loved the people. He was promoted to Censor Grand Master and replaced Huang Ba as Chancellor.
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YangpingWang Zhijun, whose family was in Wei Commandery, had formerly served as a clerk to the Chancellor. His daughter became Crown Princess; when the Crown Prince ascended the throne, she became empress, and Wang was therefore made marquis with twelve hundred households. Since Chuyuan, when he stood at the height of favor and influence, many itinerant office-seekers in the capital gained appointments through his power, but I have not heard that he possessed wisdom or strategy of broad benefit to the state.
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In the age of Emperor Wu, the realm was beset by many troubles. Campaigns were launched south against Ou-Yue and north against the Chanyu. The Marquis of Changping assembled the armies; the Champion Marquis led the advance. Shuyang came bearing jade in surrender; Lin Cai crushed Yu. The Bolu Marquis served as chief minister; the Pingjin Marquis was a great Confucian scholar. They wore gold seals and purple sashes that trailed in their train. After Emperor Zhao, honors and favor for merit remained undiminished. Alas, the Grand Historian laid down his brush; Master Chu supplemented these records.
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