The Governor of Shuzhou ranked last among the Nine Governors. Unlike most other governors, who ruled two states, the Governor of Shuzhou governed only one. This was due to two main reasons. Shuzhou’s vast territory was second only to Xizhou, far larger than the other states. In terms of population, however, Shuzhou far exceeded Xizhou. Furthermore, Shuzhou had been historically politically unstable due to it being the frontier of the south, where local tribes frequently rebelled. Thus, the Imperial Court established a dedicated Governor to oversee this large state.0

The Governor had supreme authority over both military and civil affairs in the state. The Pacification Commissioner and the Chief Admiral were directly under his command, and the Garrison Chief Military Officer was subordinate to the Chief Admiral. 0

Across all of Shuzhou, there were four Garrison Chief Military Officers in Shuzhong, Jianmen, Jinxiu, and Nanjiang, respectively.0

Though all four generals held the same rank, their hierarchical order differed. The Nanjiang Chief Military Officer ranked highest, as he commanded the largest and most elite force, responsible for suppressing tribal uprisings. The Jinxiu Chief Military Officer ranked second...0