The County Marquis (县侯 xiàn hóu) was one of the higher noble ranks, with a fief comprising an entire county. This title was reserved for officers of significant achievement. Many senior Three Kingdoms figures held this rank, including various members of the Cao and Sima families.
References
- Chen Shou, Records of the Three Kingdoms (三国志)
- Fan Ye, Book of the Later Han (后汉书)