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Volume 496 Biographies 255: Man People 4 - All Peoples from the Southwest, All Man Peoples from Lizhou, Man Peoples from Xuzhou and Sanlu, Man Peoples from Weimao and Yuzhou, Man Peoples from Qianfu Shigao and Outer Areas, Man People from Luzhou

Chapter 496 of 宋史 · History of Song
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The Southwestern Yi Peoples; the Yi of Lizhou; the Yi of Xuzhou's three routes; the Yi of Wei, Mao, and Yuzhou; the Yi of Qian, Fu, Shi, Gao and outlying regions; and the Yi of Luzhou
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The peoples of the southwest occupied the lands of the Han dynasty's Zangge Commandery. In 111 BCE, the sixth year of Emperor Wu's Yuan Ding reign, he subdued the southwestern Yi and established Zangge Commandery. The Tang established prefectures there, including Fei, Zhen, Zhuang, Yan, Bo, Lang, Zha, and Yi. The region lay one hundred fifty li north of Chong Prefecture, two thousand four hundred li east of Chen, one thousand five hundred li south of Jiao, and nine hundred li west of Kunming. They built no walled towns and lived in scattered hamlets. The climate was warm and rainy, and both rice and millet could be harvested twice a year. They performed no corvée service and assembled in camps only when war was expected. They recorded agreements by carving marks on wood. Their law required robbers to repay their victims three times the amount stolen; and murderers paid the victim's family thirty head of cattle and horses to ransom themselves from execution. They had no physicians or drugs; when sick they beat bronze drums and gongs to worship the spirits. Their customs matched those of the Eastern Xie Man. Late in the Sui dynasty's Daye era, the chieftain Xie Longyu held the region with an army of tens of thousands. Late in the Tang, Wang Jian seized western Sichuan, after which the region lost contact with the central court. In 927, the second year of Later Tang's Tiancheng reign, Song Chaohua, prefect of Qing Prefecture in Zangge, and one hundred fifty others presented themselves at court. Later Meng Zhixiang seized western Sichuan, and tribute ceased once more.
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In 965, the third year of the Qiande reign, the Song pacified Meng Chang. Two years later, Long Yan'ao, commissioner of southwestern Yi affairs at Nanning, came with tribute. The court named him General Who Returns to Virtue, prefect of Nanning, and tribal commissioner; made Shunhua Prince Wu Cai General Who Cherishes Transformation; appointed Wu Cai's brother Ruoqi registrar of returning virtue; and named the tribal princes Ruo Yi of Wulong, Ruo Cha of Dongshan, Ruo Tai of Luoboyuan, Ruo Cong of Xun, Ruo Leng of Jiping, Ruo Mo of Zhandong, Ruo Mu of Luomushu, and Ruo Cang of Shiren marshals of returning virtue. In 969, Wu Cai and one hundred forty others again brought tribute, and Wu Cai was confirmed as General Who Returns to Virtue. The envoys asked for an autograph edict in an inlaid casket for Wu Cai, but the court refused because precedent provided no such grant. In 971, envoys reported at Fu Prefecture that Nanning commissioner Long Yan'ao had died. Wu Cai and eight prefects asked that Yan'ao's son Hantang succeed him, and the court named Hantang prefect of Nanning and tribal commissioner. In 975, Ruo Fa of Shunhua and three hundred seventy-seven men from thirty-nine divisions brought one hundred sixty horses and a thousand liang of cinnabar as tribute.
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In 980, Yi king Long Qiongjun sent his son Luo Ruocong with seven hundred forty-four men from the prefectures, bearing local goods and fine horses. The next year, Bao Prefecture's Dong Qi died and was succeeded by his son Shaochong. In August 985, Yici of Fenghua and three hundred fifty others brought local goods as tribute. Yi king Long Han'e claimed provisional authority over Nanning and the tribal commission; he sent Zangge chieftain Zhao Wenqiao with more than a hundred clansmen bearing goods and fine horses, and surrendered the tallies and seals the Meng of Shu had issued. The court named Han'e General Who Returns to Virtue and prefect of Nanning, and made Wenqiao and his party marshals who cherish transformation. In 989, Han'e wrote to Five Streams commander Xiang Tonghan to arrange a joint tribute mission. In 990, Han'e sent his brother Hanxing to court. In 992, Yi king Long Hanxing, commander Long Hanyao, prefects Long Guangxian and Long Guangying, and Shunhua prince Yuzhi each sent horses and cinnabar.
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In 995, King Long Hanyao sent envoy Long Guangjin with the southwestern Zangge tribes to present tribute. Taizong received the envoy and asked about the country and its customs. The interpreter replied: "Our land lies forty-five days' march by land from Yizhou. The soil grows all five grains, especially glutinous rice; they hunt roe deer with wooden crossbows for meat. Every two or three hundred households form a district, each with its own headman. Murderers are not executed; they ransom themselves with family wealth. The king dwells within walled quarters without battlements; government offices are fenced only with low earthen walls." Guangjin's account differed slightly from the earlier record, and both versions are given here. The emperor asked for their native music and dance. One man played a gourd mouth-organ with a buzzing hum; then dozens linked arms in a winding dance, stamping their feet for the beat. Asked its title, they said it was called "Water Tune." More than ten envoys came with over a thousand followers, all with tangled hair and dark faces, looking like apes. The envoys wore tiger-skin felt cloaks and stuck tiger tails upright in their hair as ornaments. The court named Hanyao Grand General Who Pacifies the Distant and enfeoffed him King Who Returns to Transformation; made Luo Yizhi Grand General Who Pacifies the Distant; named Long Guangying and Long Guangxian Grand Generals Who Pacify Transformation; and appointed Guangjin and twenty-four others as generals, commandants, registrars, or marshals. Their retinue used seven ranks of title: helmeted prince, prefect, adjutant, chief clerk, marshal, senior attendant, and retainer.
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In 998, King Long Hanyao sent Long Guangtian with more than a thousand Zangge tribesmen; the court gave offices to Guangtian and one hundred thirty others. In 1000, frontier commander Zhang Wenqian brought tribute. In 1002, Hanyao sent an adjutant with sixteen hundred tribesmen, four hundred sixty horses, medicines, and textiles. The court granted caps and belts in Chongde Hall and sent them home with rich gifts. In 1003, Quan Prefecture's Qian Jiang asked to recruit famous gorge chieftains, but the emperor feared needless trouble and left the memorial unanswered.
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In 1004, an edict directed Guangnan West Circuit to escort southwestern Zangge envoys who wished to reach court in person and not turn them back. Earlier, when Long Guangjin's party had come to court, the emperor pitied the distance and the losses en route and ordered that gifts might henceforth be granted at Yizhou. Now they earnestly asked to come to the capital, and the court agreed. In 1005, the court granted annual purple gauze and brocade robes to the jimi prefects of Bao and Ba, Dong Shaochong and Dong Zhongyi. In 1007, southwestern Man commander Yan Shilong of Luoweng Well and others brought tribute. Shilong's people had never reached court before because of their remoteness; the court lodged and rewarded them as it did envoys from Gao and Xi.
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In 1008, Luzhou reported that Yi in Jiang'an had attacked registered households, killed inspector Ren Sai, and then rebelled out of fear. The court sent gatehouse attendant Shiqi Xu posthaste to pacify them. When Xu arrived, the tribesmen confessed and swore oaths over slaughtered animals. Soon they rebelled again. Xu pursued them, beheaded dozens, captured three chiefs, and lured the Man leader Doupo Xingzhe to surrender with clothing and cloth, intending to try and execute him. The emperor ruled that Xu had killed a man he had summoned to surrender, betraying pacification, and sent an edict to stop him; and told him to win trust, use strategy to restrain them, and not rely on punitive campaigns that would only spread panic. In 1009, Xu reported that the Yi still held the cliffs and had not submitted. The court named literary vice commissioner Sun Zhengci overall touring inspector; he entered in three columns, overawed them with force, and they all submitted. In 1010, Zhengci reported the Yi pacified, and the court praised him. A loyal Man named Luo Huyu had long defended Jing Well post, constantly hunting down rebels. The emperor sent inner attendant Hao Zhaoxin to reward him and announce an amnesty for the rebels, ordering him to stop ambushing them.
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In 1011, Yi chiefs and elders of Mao slaughtered cattle and dogs at San Stream and swore not to raid the prefecture. The Gorges Route commander also brought rebel Yi leader Wang Qunti to court. The emperor said: "These tribes do not know our ways; their rebellion owed something to frontier officials' failure to pacify them." All were spared execution and assigned to distant parts of Jiang and Zhe. That year, Ba Prefecture's Dong Zhe was murdered by his inspector Dong Yanzao. In 1012, Yi of the Li caves fought among themselves, and the inspector sent troops to raid them. The emperor sharply rebuked him: "When tribes fight among themselves, frontier officials may mediate. How dare you send troops on your own and risk wider unrest?" He ordered the ministries to choose a replacement at once.
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In 1013, Yi leaders Dou Wang and Xingpai of Duogang in Yan led a raid on Qijing Well, killed clerk Ping Yan, and looted livestock and goods. Jiang'an magistrate Wen Xin marched to intercept them and was killed. The populace panicked and fled to the safety of Rong Prefecture. Transport commissioner Kou Xian gathered inspectors at Jiang'an, mustered more than a hundred boats loaded with grain and arms, raised banners, beat gongs, and sailed down the Shu River to Qingfu Dam. He built camps, won over nearby Yi, and warned that a great army was coming—do not join Wang's rebels. Soon prefect Shi Gesong of Naxi and Lanshun, the eight Shengnan clans, Wuman princes and eleven prefects including Li Shao'an, six highland prefectures, and Jiang'an border headmen came to ally. They raised a bamboo oath-gate, mixed cat, dog, and chicken blood with wine, and swore to join the campaign against the rebels. Xian posted a proclamation promising that government troops would spare women and children and reward those who submitted with clothing, cloth, wine, and food. The emperor sent inner attendant Wang Huaixin to consult with Xian on pacification. They reported that Dou Wang had raided repeatedly, trusting in past mercy, and asked for Jia and Mei garrison troops to crush them and restore fear.
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In the ninth month of 1013, the court named Huaixin overall land-and-water inspector for Jia, Mei, Rong, and Lu, with Kang Xun and Fu Chengxun as co-inspectors, and sent more than three thousand Tiger Wing and Divine Tiger troops for Huaixin and Xian to plan the campaign. The emperor told Military Affairs Commissioner Chen Yaosou: "When Sun Zhengci fought the Man, three Tiger Wing junior officers led men through the worst terrain. I remember their names and now assign them to Huaixin. Zhengci once drafted local militia called 'White Taro Soldiers' who knew the terrain to serve as guides; Huaixin is to recruit them as well. Envoy Song Ben had repeatedly planned gorge campaigns with sound judgment; the court made him Jiang'an magistrate to advise Huaixin." They mustered more than six thousand White Taro youths from the Chang, Lu, and Fushun posts. In the eleventh month, Huaixin and Kang Xun advanced along the stream to Hetan and at Douman Village met more than two thousand Yi rebels. They killed or wounded five hundred and seized spears and rattan shields. At dusk they withdrew to a fortified camp. More than three thousand Yi advanced in two columns with banners and shouts against the camp; Huaixin sallied forth and routed them. They fortified Suopo and at Luogumu Village defeated another two thousand Yi. They pursued to Pingfeng Mountain above Douxing Village and took four stockades in succession. In one day they fought three battles, took more than a hundred prisoners and heads, seized five thousand shi of grain and countless weapons, and burned more than thirty villages and three thousand huts. Huaixin pursued from Douxing past Luluo, shot down more than two hundred men, and destroyed more than a thousand palisades. Detachments ambushed villages including Yuluo, Geluo, and Nengluoyun and at Long'e Mountain, capturing much war gear, killing many who fell from cliffs, and burning a thousand dwellings and vast stores of grain. Both columns met at Jingtan and built a camp; Kang Xun's engineers repaired the Jingtan road for the main army's crossing. Yi bandits soon ambushed them; the fight went badly, and Xun fell from a cliff to his death. Huaixin counterattacked at once, routed them, and pursued to Jingtan. Huaixin camped at Yan River mouth. Xian and Fu Chengxun learned the rebels planned a night attack and warned Huaixin, who broke camp at Jingtan and rushed to relieve him. At Yan River's north hill more than ten thousand Yi had already converged on Huaixin's camp from the southeast. Huaixin ringed the camp with crossbows while Xian attacked from the heights. The Yi fled in terror; the combined assault killed or wounded more than a thousand.
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In the first month of 1014, chieftain Dou Wang attacked in three columns and was routed again; hundreds were shot down and countless others drowned in the river. The Yi submitted in awe, bringing cattle, sheep, bronze drums, and arms to surrender; Xian and his colleagues pacified them as the edict directed. In the second month the army withdrew to Qijing Well; chieftain Dou Wang and village headmen came to the post to plead for their lives and swear never to raid the border again. They slaughtered three animals for an oath, speaking with desperate earnestness. The court feasted them with wine and provisions, and they left satisfied. Xian and Huaixin reported the Yi pacified and asked to build trenches at Qijing Well and allow border horse markets. The court agreed.
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In 1015, Kuizhou reported that Zhang Shengjin of Mi Prefecture had sent tribute envoys whom Nanning commissioner Long Hanyao had robbed; they asked for an edict of pacification.
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Long Guangning in 1026, Long Guangbian in 1036, Long Guangtang in 1040, Long Yite in 1045, Long Guangche in 1050, and others successively brought tribute. Yite's party alone numbered seven hundred nineteen. That year Guangbian became grand general of the Pacifying-the-Distant Army; Guangning and Yikai became grand generals who pacify the distant; Yilu became grand general of martial pacification. During Zhihe, Long Yilie, Long Yijing, Zhang Hanbi, Prince Luo Yichong, and others brought tribute; ninety-three leaders received ranks from grand general to commandant. During Jiayou, Yilie returned. The Long clans were remote and poor; in the Xining era visitors received robes and belts, with numbers tattooed on their backs. Zhang Yu and Shi Zipin came in Jiayou, and Jian Prefecture also sent horse tribute. Dong Zhongyuan of Bao Prefecture, who had ruled it for twenty years, was praised for pacifying the tribes and appointed prefect. Jian and Bao were both southwestern frontier prefectures. Yi under Luzhou held ten mountainous prefectures—Gong, Ding, Gao, Feng, Yu, Song, Na, Yan, Toufu, and Changning—known for raiding. Qijing Well lay deep in Yi country; poor officials often provoked incidents.
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In April 1044, Yi attacked Sanjiang Stockade; Qinfeng circuit sent a thousand troops. Luzhou instructor Shi Ai induced Dou Ao to surrender; the court made them inspectors along the Qijing route. Soon the Yi raided Sanjiang again; Wang Yong drove them off.
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In 1057, one hundred fifty Yi of Sanli Village led by Dou Huan plotted another raid. The Huangtukan Yi Dou Gai of Changning had warned the authorities first. Qijing Well troops pursued them and took more than seven thousand heads. The court rewarded Dou Gai with three hundred thousand cash, a brocade robe, and a silver belt. The next year Dou Gai became prefect of Changning.
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Abandoned Ya Prefecture was resettled by the powerful Wuman prince Degai, who asked for an official prefectural title. The court restored the name Ya Prefecture and cast a seal for him. Degai also asked for an edict to pass to his heirs, and the court agreed.
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The Qin and Nan Yi of Kuizhou were powerful; in 1049 the court ordered annual envoys to visit them.
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The Yechuan Road Man west of Ya were a southwestern Yi branch three hundred li away, with forty-six jimi tribes since Tang times. In 978, chieftain Ma Lingmo and fourteen others brought horses, cattle, pelts, and musk, presenting seven Tang commissions; all received caps, belts, and offices. In 1095, Wang Yuanshou of Diaomen Stockade succeeded as marshal who cherishes transformation.
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The Lizhou tribes comprise twelve groups, beginning with the Shanhou Lianglin Man seven days south of the prefecture; the Qiongbu River Man twelve stages to the southeast; the Fengpa Man eleven hundred li southwest; the Baosai Man three hundred li southwest; the Sanwang or Tribal Man one hundred li west; the Xiqing Man with the Miqang tribe three hundred li west; the Jinglang Man one hundred fifty li south; the Bai Man one hundred li southeast; the Wumeng Man a thousand li southeast; the Azong Man two days southwest. Fengpa, Lianglin, and Qiongbu were Eastern Man; smaller tribes fell under them. Qiongbu was the proudest and most treacherous, sheltering fugitives, raiding neighbors, and monopolizing the trade routes. Great and Small Yunnan Man were Tang Nanzhao, now Dali, which has its own account. The Yi revered ghosts; their chief sacrificer was the Ghost Master, and chieftains were called Chief Ghost Masters.
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The Shanhou Lianglin Man first sent tribute in the Later Tang Tiancheng era. In June 969, Wuer notified Lizhou that he would tribute by the tenth month; Chengdu reported it and the court responded warmly. He now came to court and received vessels and silks. Seven days south from Lizhou lay their lands; one more stage reached Wen Prefecture. Wen Prefecture was abandoned; only a pagoda remained in the empty city. Two stages farther lay Jiancheng. Seventeen stages beyond that lay Yunnan. In the seventh month of the third year they tribute again. In 971, Afu of Qiongbu reported that Wuer of the two Lianglin tribes was raiding stockades. In 975, Wuni and sixty others came to court; Wuni became General Who Returns to Virtue and Su Fei General Who Cherishes Transformation.
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In 977, Prince Beicai, Mougai, Huizu, and seventy-eight others brought horses and asked for the calendar. The edict praised Wuni and Wuer for distant tribute and promised higher rank. Wuni became Grand General Who Returns to Virtue; Wuer became Grand General Who Cherishes Transformation. That winter Liyu brought two rhinoceros horns and nine horses to congratulate the accession. In 979, Wuer sent Prince Zuoyu with fine horses. In 983, Mouang, Mougai, and two hundred thirty-nine others came to court. Mouang became grand general; Mougai and others became commandants; Mouji and one hundred twenty became marshals.
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In 986, Wuni and Prince Li Fengen brought horses again. In 990, Liyu, Beidu, Yipili, and one hundred twenty-eight others came to court. Liyu became general; Beidu commandant; Beiyu marshal; fifty-four others became marshals.
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In 1018, Chief Ghost Master Li Ashan sent Beire and one hundred fifty men with tribute.
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The Qiongbu River Man, also called Great Road or Wudeng Man, lived in ancient Yuewen's Huiwu County. Their chieftain called himself Chief Ghost Master of the Hundred Tribes. In June 969, Afu promised tribute by the tenth month; the court welcomed it. In 971, mutinous Lizhou troops gathered at Lujiao Stream; Afu's brother Beifei suppressed them. The court gave Afu a silver belt and brocade robe, rewarded his men, and named him General Who Returns to Virtue. In 973, Afu quarreled with Wuer, who invaded Qiongbu and killed many tribesmen. Lizhou reported the feud; both received edicts ordering them to keep the peace.
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In 979, Mouang, Liwu, and others brought local goods.
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In 985, Nuoqu and his mother Remian sent Prince Ayuo with one hundred seventy-two men. Nuoqu became General Who Cherishes Transformation; his mother received silver vessels.
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In 989, Shaogai and three hundred fifty others congratulated the plowing rite with horses, horns, ivory, rugs, blades, saddles, sheep, and zebu. Shaogai became Commandant Who Returns to Virtue.
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In 990, Nuoqu brought two hundred fifty horses to Lizhou to trade; the court raised the price. Nuoqu said through an interpreter that he would seek better horses in the western Fan lands. In 991, Mouang and Liwu returned with goods, horses, and zebu, asking for favor. Nuoqu became grand general; Shaogai general; Mouang general who returns to virtue; Liwu marshal. Nuoqu's mother Remian became Lady of Pacifying-the-Distant Commandery; one hundred ninety-one followers became marshals.
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In 995, Li Shun rebelled in western Sichuan and Wang Jien suppressed him. Adjutant Xin Xian visited Nuoqu, who presented his Chunhua commissions and reported defeating Fan Xiu, asking to reopen the Jia road. Jien argued the Jia road was inconvenient and said they should sell horses only at Lizhou. The court refused. Nineteen princes were promoted and thirty-six Ghost Masters received soothing edicts. In 997, he sent Prince Azui to court.
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In 999, Prince Budi brought rhinoceros and horses and received graded gifts. He also received a seal reading Chief Ghost Master before and behind the mountains south of the Dadu River. In 1002, Prince Ligui and more than two hundred others came to court. In 1003, Lizhou reported Nuoqu's death and his son Aqiu's succession.
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In 1005, Aqiu sent one hundred ninety-two princes and generals. Aqiu became General Who Pacifies the Distant; his uncle, Ayu, Ligui, Ren Yande, Budi, and Ren Weiqing received ranks. In 1008, Zhao Wusuo and others brought horses, horns, ivory, and rugs to Mount Tai. After the rites, Aqiu received added favor. Wusuo and his party were richly rewarded and sent home.
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In October 1030, Chief Man King Lizai of Qiongbu sent Beilang and Limie with tribute. Champa, Kucha, and Shazhou also sent tribute, some even bringing their families. Yan Shu asked that their dress be painted and their routes and customs recorded for the historians; the court agreed. In March 1031, Lizai became General Who Protects Righteousness; more than thirty followers received offices. In 1032, Lizai asked to tribute every three years; the court allowed every five because of the distance. In 1034, annual tribute was again requested; the court repeated the five-year rule. In 1038, King Manghai sent Beigai with goods and asked for triennial tribute; the court refused.
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In 1044, Mouhei sent Aji with three hundred thirty-nine men, two hundred ten horses, and other gifts. During Qingli, Chief Ghost Master Bianhei and others tribute. Soon King Miemo raided the border; prefect Sun Gu had chieftain Juke kill him.
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In 1070, Juke congratulated the accession as chief south of the Dadu and received an edict, gifts, court dress, and a silver belt. That year Juke died; his son Weize succeeded as cadet and chief ghost master. In 1076, he sent General Beilang and fourteen others with tribute.
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In 1165, Yan Bomei succeeded his brother Mengbei with the same ranks. In 1174, Yan Bomei ambushed Tibetan raiders and was praised. In May 1175, Longwei and Yailai attacked Longweng city, failed, and looted as they withdrew. Yan Bomei pursued but could not catch them. Fan Chengda ordered Lizhou to strengthen its defenses. In 1181, Yan Bomei died; his nephew Moyai succeeded. Border troops at Lizhou were placed under the prefect's command.
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In 1216, Qiongbu submitted to Yunnan under pressure. A loyal frontier clan was lost to Yunnan, weakening the southwest.
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In 998, King Nangzhezhe sent Wubai with horses and rugs to congratulate the accession. The court granted offices and generous gifts. In 1006, Wubai returned; Nangzhe became general and forty-six followers received ranks.
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In the Kaibao era, seventy Baosai tribesmen submitted and traded horses. In 1157, Zhang Tai'ergu robbed Man horse traders; officials compensated them to avoid trouble. The prefect and vice prefect were dismissed and the ringleaders punished.
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The Tribal Man had Liu, Yang, Hao, Zhao, and Wang clans. In 1180, five tribes offered three hundred horses seeking attachment; the court allowed trade and returned the horses.
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The Miqang tribe. In 1173, Qingyi Tibetans rebelled over unfair horse prices at Lizhou. Officials were ordered to pacify them; Shaozhi was removed. Nuerjie traded at Lizhou but raided; Wang Ju bribed them to leave. Yu Yunwen warned that Wang Ju's greed would invite wider trouble. Ju was demoted two ranks. In the tenth month, Tibetans attacked Huzhang Stockade. Chengdu sent two thousand troops to garrison Lizhou.
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In 1175, Nuerjie returned thirty-nine captives. Lizhou made peace, reopened trade, rewarded them, and sent them home. Fan Chengda objected: "Not all captives are returned—how can we make peace? Shaozhi was exiled a thousand li. Chengda added five stockades and five thousand militia; eighteen Tibetan invasion routes were fortified. Nuerjie besieged Anjing with two thousand men. Chengda sent a thousand troops and ordered no pursuit after three days. They fled as he predicted.
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After more than ten years, Liu Zheng captured and killed Nuerjie and destroyed his faction. In 1185, Zhao Ruoyu ignored warnings that killing surrendering tribes would bring trouble and held the passes. The next year Sankai raided but could not break the defenses and fled. Ruoyu bribed discord among the tribes; Sankai died isolated. The Xuhen tribe, strongest in the region, annexed neighbors and sought trade with Lizhou. Ruoyu refused Xuhen trade lest Lizhou face another threat. The emperor approved his judgment. Ruoyu was promoted for pacifying the Qingyi.
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In December 1208, Xubuyou crossed the E River and took Diaozi Stockade. Menba had been killed at Sanchong and a ferry move angered the Qiang. Xubuyou allied with Qingyi and sought passage through Nü'er city. Prefect Yang Zimo bribed the Queen Mother with grain and gifts to deny passage. When Zhao Gongpi refused aid, Xubuyou crossed and raided many villages. Dang Shou failed; Wang Guangshi was sent. Guangshi feared their leather boats and halted at Sanchong. The Qiang looted and withdrew across the river. In February they raided Liangxi Stockade and defeated government troops. In February 1215, Xubuyou surrendered. Xubuyou had raided with Qingyi aid until Du Zhen pacified him.
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Jinglang, Bai, Wumeng, and Azong each had their own lords.
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Xuzhou's three routes were Dong Man northwest, Shimen west, and Nanguang southeast.
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The Dong Man lived on the Mahu River—the Wuhou state. They held the four Tang jimi prefectures Xun, Cheng, Lang, and Shang. Chieftain Dong Chunxi offered horses as prince of thirty-seven Mahu tribes. They bordered Qianwei's Laiyin Stockade to the north. The stockade guarded a pass the Man often raided. In Xining and Shaosheng the post was moved to Rongding and county clerks controlled the tribes. In 1115, post commanders became magistrates but raiding continued.
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Nanguang Man west of Qingfu had fourteen prefectures. In 1109, three chiefs submitted land; three prefectures were created then abolished.
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Shimen tribes bordered Lintao Qiang in twelve Tang prefectures. They wore topknots and felt, lived in palisades, and herded rather than farmed. They were fierce fighters feared by Mahu and Nanguang tribes. They were the ancient Langji and Luwang tribes.
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Weizhou's Wei-Ba Man were Tang Bao and Ba prefectures. Established in Tianbao, they later fell to rebels. The Dong clan held the land jimi alongside Weizhou.
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Dong Zhongyuan of Bao and Dong Yongxi of Ba sought offices in Jiayou and Xining. In 1113, Pang Gongsun proposed establishing officials there. Bao became Qi and Ba became Heng; Shunzi and Yanbo were appointed. Shunzi became observation commissioner; Yanbo became military commissioner. Chengdu granted them houses and twelve qing of land. Annual costs were twelve thousand strings, fourteen thousand seven hundred shi of grain, and two thousand eight hundred fifty bolts of silk. Later both became stockades.
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Maozhou tribes were nine prefectural Man groups. Each tribe chose a general and submitted to Maozhou. Maozhou had no walls in early Song, only antler fences. Night raids caused great suffering. In 1075, tribes asked for walls; Fan Baichang built them. Tribes thought land was seized and attacked; others joined the raid. Baichang held out seventy days. Wang Zhongzheng relieved the siege, killed many in Gong and Dang, and the Man submitted.
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In 1115, three generals submitted land; Shouning and Yanning armies were created. Heng and Qi were too close and poorly placed; soon all were abolished.
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In 1117, Tu, Jing, Shi, and Fei tribes rebelled at Maozhou, killing over a thousand. Zhang Yongduo was sent but dared not advance and was dismissed. Sun Yisou took command; Zhong Youzhi routed the Dulubansheyuan tribes. Chieftain Wanglie surrendered and the army withdrew. Wanglie received office and monthly tea and silks. The tribes grew arrogant again.
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In 1123, Dang, Gong, and Zhi tribes raided. In 1124, Tu and Jing attacked Maozhou again.
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Yuzhou Man were the ancient seven-surname Banpan Man, Tang Nanping Liao. They bordered Wuman, Kunming, and Bozhou; dozens of tribes lived there.
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In Zhiping, Li Guangji and Liang Xiu held the land with thousands of households each. They coerced Han settlers, killing resisters and seizing fields. Many became dependent clients; village clerks paid their taxes. They harbored fugitives, spied on officials, and built forts and arms. The region suffered greatly.
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In 1070, Sun Gu and Zhang Shen recovered Binhua and pacified three clans. The land yielded thirty-five thousand shi rent and sixteen thousand liang silk. Binhua became Longhua County under Fu Prefecture; Rongyi and Fuhuan stockades were built.
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Tongfo Dam in Nanchuan was fertile. Other tribes occupied the land after Guangji's defeat. Wang Caijin was made inspector to control the region. After Caijin died, tribes raided without a leader. Xiong Ben pacified them and created Nanping Army.
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In 1081, Yang Guangzhen helped defeat Qidi and killed A'e. In 1108, Zhao Tai and Yang Guangrong submitted land; Qin and Bo were created then abolished.
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西西 西
Beyond Qian and Fu were southwestern tribes of Han Zangge and Tang prefectures. Their lands stretched from Qian-Fu to Jia-Xu, Jing-Chu, and Yi-Gui. They wore topknots, left-lapelled dress, or braids; they migrated with herds, loved mountains, and fought well. Tribes shared a surname and similar customs despite separate chiefs. Since early Song the Five-Surname Fan of Long, Fang, Zhang, Shi, and Luo tribute regularly.
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In 1067, Long Yige and two hundred forty-one followers received ranks.
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In 1082, Zhang Fan's request for three hundred tribute envoys was denied; seventy was the quota. In 1084, Cheng Fan asked to register like the Five-Surname Fan. The court agreed.
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In 1087, Shi Yiding styled his group the Martial Sage Army of Xiping. The Ministry of Rites noted the five-year tribute interval had not elapsed. The court allowed special tribute. Long Fan tribute came in 1090, 1093, and 1097. The Long were largest and poorest, borrowing clothes for audience and seeking only favor. Other tributaries met in the main hall; these Fan met in the rear hall as a slight.
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In 1099, Mouwei Fan envoys became commandants.
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With Cheng and Wei attached, they were called the Southwestern Seven Fan.
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Shi Prefecture Man were Kuizhou acculturated Yi linked to Zangge and four prefectures.
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Salt and grain trade pacified Shi Man raids in Xianping. In famine they pawned gold and silver to officials for grain. In 1073, pawned gold and silver for grain had to be fairly valued; unredeemed pawns were sold after seven years. The rule was codified.
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Xiong Ben won over Tian Xian; Dong E, Sun Gui, and Kou Ping were rewarded.
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Their youths used poisoned crossbows; the court formed the Loyal and Righteous Victory Army. They helped suppress Luzhou, Qijing, and Shiquan rebellions.
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Gao Prefecture Man were ancient Yelang southwest of Fu. Tian Jingqian submitted and received Zhen Prefecture. Jingqian renamed the prefecture after frequent fires. In 1108, the Luo clans restored the name Zhen.
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Southwest of Luzhou lay ancient kingdoms; Yelang, Dian, Qiongdou, and others were greatest. Yelang was Han Zangge—today west of Fu, Qin, Bo, and Zhen; Dian was Han Yizhou—today Yao Prefecture Shanchan; Qiongdou was Wen's Huitong River—today's Qiongbu Man; Wen is today's Wen Prefecture; Kunming lay beyond Qian and Lu—today's southwestern Fan; Xi is Yazhou Yandao; Zuodu was south of Lizhou—today's Lianglin and Yechuan; Ranmang is Maozhou and Wenshan; White Horse Di was Han Wudou—today Jie and Wen; all were Ba-Shu frontier tribes.
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Ten border prefectures held millions of fierce tribes. Until Jingkang they mostly traded; raids were petty. This account maps where tribute and trade reached. Tribes bordering Jing-Chu and Guang are treated under stream gorges.
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Yu River Yi were ten jimi prefectures and five stockades in the valleys. In 1041, Luzhou reported Wuman prince Degai held ten gorge prefectures. Degai sought restoration of abolished Yao Prefecture. Yao was restored; Degai became prefect with a seal. Degai's son took the title Ghost Master of the Luo Clan. Pushe succeeded but could not command the tribes.
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Two Wuman chiefs, Yanzi and Fuwang Geshu, traded horses in Han lands. Yanzi held Changning south; Geshu held Naxi east—all Buye tribes. Yanzi was very close, though Qijing lay between. Geshu was near Naxi—a half day's sail to Lu. Both grew strong and preyed on Yanzhou and Naxi tribes. Weaker Yi paid them tribute.
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In 1074, six tribes plotted invasion; Xiong Ben was sent. Jing Sizhong fell; Ben used poisoned arrows and routed the rebels. Ten prefectures, eight surnames, and Wudu Yi submitted. Fan Bailu wrote an oath text:
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Foolish Yi villains on the Yu Stream's bank, serpents and wolves in stout defenses, killing for loot, heads in the wild. None crueler than burning alive; none sadder than slavery. Their plunder—who can count it all? Frontier officials played careless and stayed silent.
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In their proud years they were fierce foes. They gathered at Sanhao and Luomu, stamping and howling. They ruined our generals and slew our soldiers. The southwest seethed; the emperor blazed with anger. Why was he angry? Sacred and martial. He soothes what brings the people peace. He removes what brings the people pain. He used able men to meet the crisis. A Mi-Xiong descendant came to drive the army like tigers. He destroyed chiefs and broke their factions. He broke their will and crippled their strength.
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In Sheti's first month the campaign marched in order. He struck their weak points and pierced their barriers. Armies gathered; iron heads led the assault. None dared resist the rushing host. He burned nests and stores. He seized livestock and laid waste groves. Hundreds and thousands were wounded and bound. At Jingtan they submitted to the wind. Men became imperial subjects; land became royal soil. Weapons were registered in government stores. Few ransomed life; bronze drums were seized.
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They swore to heaven, treating rebels as vermin. Yet daring to forget extermination and court punishment. Then they praised grace and returned home. The broken wept blood: "The Son of Heaven's grace covers us like rain. All living things beg mercy like Jingtan's cattle."
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The court warned: heaven spared you—do not insult us. Nineteen surnames—settle your walls. Officials govern you; you labor and weave. Officials help your plowing; you grow rice and millet. Punish today—do not slacken as before. Small stockades, large garrisons. Disobey and you will be struck and captured. Raiding generals and swift cavalry remain. Qian troops carry poisoned arrows and strong crossbows. Heaven will ravage your dwellings. No offspring will remain—what regret then!
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A stone was set up at Wuning Stockade.
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Ben said Yanzi and Geshu must be jimi or tribes would not submit. Yanzi, Geshu, and Buye offered tribute and accepted commands. Yanzi died; Geshu got Guilai, Buye Yao; Qidi and Shaqululu became inspectors.
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In 1075, A'e fled to Geshu after raiding Nan. Ben offered a reward for A'e's head. Crafty A'e was hidden by Geshu, who feigned surrender at Naxi. A'e survived and spied for Geshu. Old Geshu handed power to Qidi, who joined A'e raiding tribes.
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In 1077, Luogou Yi attacked Naxi Stockade. A fish-weir quarrel led to a killing investigated by officials. The Yi raged that Han killed their man without paying blood-price. They rebelled. Mu Xian warned that failure to punish would encourage Wuman. Han Cunbao was ordered to attack. Cunbao swept fifty-six villages; thirteen tribes surrendered land and rent. The army was halted.
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In 1078, Qidi besieged Jiang'an demanding Luogou rewards. Only hundreds defended; the Man withdrew after days. Qiao Xuyao allied and asked Qidi succeed as Guilai prefect. Yang Shunzhi summoned Qidi for the edict; he refused; sent to his camp, he still refused; a small Man took the edict and left. Bribes through Shaqululu brought Qidi in.
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In 1080 they allied at Naxi. The Man grew insolent, thinking themselves feared. Five days later they besieged Luogemou. Luogemou was Yi organized by Xiong Ben. Wang Xuan rescued them; the Man turned on government troops. Xuan's army was destroyed; Cunbao was summoned with eighteen thousand men. Cowardly Cunbao believed Qidi's false surrender and halted.
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Lin Guang replaced and executed delaying Cunbao. Yang Guangzhen killed A'e; Lin Guang was ordered to join him. Qidi again offered surrender. The emperor doubted Qidi and urged Guang forward. Guang took Le Gong and beheaded twenty-five hundred at Doupu. At Luopo Qidi submitted. Guang received him; Qidi suspected treachery and fled. Deep in snow Guang reached sword-peaked Old Man Mountain. He crossed Black Cliff to Crow-Can't-Fly Mountain. In January at Guilai, soldiers froze; cassia fueled fires. After four days Qidi could not be found. Mai Wenjibing asked; Guang said he awaited guilt without Qidi's head. A secret edict allowed withdrawal if the nest was broken though Qidi escaped. Withdrawal was permitted. The army cheered that the emperor saw ten thousand li. They marched home. The Naxi campaign lasted forty days. Le Gong, Jiangmen, and Meiling forts controlled Qijing and Naxi. Zizhou was pardoned; Guilai went to the Luo Ghost Master. Landless Qidi wandered among tribes. The emperor still sought Qidi through Wang Guangzu. After his death, chiefs joined nineteen and seven surname righteous armies. The court agreed. Lu Yi were awed and ceased major border trouble. Shaqululu's son Biebi succeeded.
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In 1115, Bulou rebelled; Zhao Zhen pacified him and made Biebi inspector. See the biography of Zhao Zhen.
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