Village Marquis乡侯

A higher noble rank (县侯) with a fief comprising an entire county. More prestigious than district or village marquis.

A lower noble rank (亭侯) awarded for military or civil merit. The fief comprised a single district (亭) rather than a county or commandery.

The ritual transfer of imperial power (禅让) from one dynasty to another, presented as voluntary. Cao Pi's forced abdication of Emperor Xian in 220 set the pattern for the end of …

Commander of the imperial guard and selector of military officers (中护军). A position of great trust, controlling access to the emperor and military appointments.

A mid-level military title (校尉 xiàowèi) for officers who commanded specialist or guard units; many variants existed in Han and Three Kingdoms armies.

A high noble title between marquis and king; used in the late Han and Three Kingdoms for the highest enfeoffments before the title of king.