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* called in Chinese ''fengjian'' | * called in Chinese ''fengjian'' | ||
** = to allocate a region or plot of land to someone in exchange for allegiance to the source of the land | ** = to allocate a region or plot of land to someone in exchange for allegiance to the source of the land | ||
* ''fengjian''was a system of confederations with hereditary ranks and land ownership | * ''fengjian'' was a system of confederations with hereditary ranks and land ownership | ||
* King Wu created five hereditary ranks: | * King Wu created five hereditary ranks: | ||
** 公 gōng, 侯 hóu, 伯 bó, 子 zǐ and 男 nán, which translate into the European system of Duke, Marquis, Earl (or Count), Viscount and Baron | ** 公 gōng, 侯 hóu, 伯 bó, 子 zǐ and 男 nán, which translate into the European system of Duke, Marquis, Earl (or Count), Viscount and Baron | ||