| 英文摘要 |
This paper will investigate the internal problems of Liu-Shi(六𠂤) and Ba-Shi(八𠂤) of Xi Zhou(西周). It is divided into five parts: 1. denomination and definition; 2. components and structure; 3. the problem of the right to command; 4. the relationships between -Liu-Shi and Ba-Shi as well as ''△ Shi''; 5. the shift for garrison duty of Ba-Shi. The conclusion will be brought out in five points: 1. Xi-Liu-Shi (西六𠂤) and Yin-Ba-Shi (殷八𠂤) are different denomination based on the combination of regions and clans. As for Yin-Ba-Shi and Cheng-Zhou-Ba-Shi, they are distinct names according to the context of “the change of names in reliance of locations, ” while the fact is that they differ in names but not in kind. 2. The chain of command of Yin-Ba-Shi consists of four hierarchies: the first includes major courtiers and vassals dispatched by the Zhou Emperor; the second the subordinates of these major courtiers and vassals; the third and the fourth the Shi-shi (師氏) and the Yin people of Yin-Ba-Shi. 3. The Zhou Emperor holds the right to command Liu-Shi and Ba-Shi and also the right to designate those among the major courtiers to serve as general commanders. 4. Liu-Shi and Ba-Shi are actually formed by those who are often seen in Xi-Zhou-Jin-Wen, ''△ Shi”: Liu-Shi means six Shis while Ba-Shi signifies the army group formed by ''Shi.'' 5. Since Zhou, Li Emperor, the Yin-Ba-Shi originally stationed in Yin shifted to the Cheng-Zhou(成周) area, hence the term Cheng-Zhou-Ba-Shi(成周八𠂤) afterwards. Cheng-Zhou-Ba-Shi never returned to Yin for the rest of their lives. They were responsible for defending against the invasion of foreign tribes such as Huai and Yi in the South. |