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Use when replacing feudal states with centralized commandery-county (郡县) administration. Establishes 36 commanderies with three-tier governance (守/尉/监), merit-based appointments, and centralized treasury stipends per Li Si's rationale.

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Commandery-County Administration System

A governance procedure for establishing centralized administrative control over unified territories.

Overview

Replace feudal states with centrally administered divisions to prevent regional power bases from forming.

Steps

  1. Abolish feudal system: Eliminate hereditary regional rulers

  2. Divide territory: Create 36 commanderies (郡)

  3. Establish three-tier local administration:

    • Governor (守/shou): Civil administration
    • Commandant (尉/wei): Military affairs
    • Inspector (监/jian): Surveillance and supervision

  4. Appoint officials: Select administrators based on merit, not heredity

  5. Centralize rewards: Provide stipends to nobles and officials through imperial treasury rather than land grants

  6. Implement reporting system: Require regular reports to central government

Rationale

As articulated by Li Si: The feudal system led to conflict because:

  • Blood ties weaken over generations
  • Regional lords become rivals
  • Central authority cannot prevent wars between regions

Expected Outcomes

  • No regional power centers to challenge central authority
  • Uniform administration across all territories
  • Peace and stability through centralized control

Validation

  • Verify that each commandery has all three administrative positions filled (Governor/守, Commandant/尉, Inspector/监)
  • Confirm that officials are appointed on merit rather than heredity and receive stipends from the imperial treasury
  • Check that regular reporting systems to the central government are operational across all 36 commanderies