Da liang zao

Da Liang Zao (Chinese: 大良造), the highest rank of Qin's bureaucracy, had supreme political and military power (equivalent to Prime Minister).[1] The term began being used in Duke Xiao of Qin's era after Shang Yang was elevated from Zuo Shuzhang (Chinese: 左庶长) to Da Liang Zao.[2][3] The Qin dynasty had 20 ranks in its military, and Da Liang Zao was the 16th in that system.[1]

Overview

It is a title of nobility as well. Also known as Da Shang Zao (大上造). The function of Da Liang Zao was replaced by "Xiang Guo" after King Huiwen of Qin, left it as a name of nobility only. It was inherited by Han dynasty.

References

  1. ^ a b He, Qinggu 何淸谷 (2003). 秦史探索 [Qin History Exploration] (in Chinese). Taipei: Lantai Publishing House 蘭臺出版社. p. 209. ISBN 978-957-9154963. Retrieved 2025-11-27 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Yuan, Zhongyi 袁仲一 (1987). 秦代陶文 [Qin Dynasty Pottery Inscriptions] (in Chinese). Sanqin Press 三秦出版社. p. 78. Retrieved 2025-11-27 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ 文博 [Cultural Relics] (in Chinese). Shaanxi: Shaanxi People's Publishing House. 1997. p. 31. Retrieved 2025-11-27 – via Google Books.
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