Nobility within the Jade State of Yong Ping

[Froschli 838]

NOBILITY WITHIN THE JADE STATE OF YONG PING

 

 

 

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FOREWORD

 

With the Jade States Constitution sealed within an ornate bamboo scroll, further work begins with a series of installments meant to directly benefit the Jade State of Yong Ping and her citizens. The following are rankings for that of a System to reward individuals or families, the names of such going in order of the following languages, Li-ren, Oyashiman, Hyeol-Yeon and Common. Following this is an explanation as to the rights and duties of nobility, how such titles could may be achieved and maintained within the Jade State and what all it constitutes.

 

 

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DEFINITIONS

 

Nobility is defined as an individual holding a noble title from the Jade State of Yong Ping, such as any of the following and their Li-Ren, Oyashiman, Hyeol-yeon and Common translations; Governor, Duke, Marquees, Count, Viscount or Baron under one of two variations, Not Inheritable or Inheritable. These individuals are afforded the rights and privileges to be listed down below, alongside the duties and responsibilities mentioned at the behest of the Zhu and/or Senate.

 

-The Head of the Household may hold and be referred to by the title itself; other individuals of the family may be referred to as ‘Lord’ or ‘Lady’.

-The following translations go as is, Guizu / Omo / Junim being that of ‘Lord’ and Nushi / Redi / Sugnyeo being that of ‘Lady’.

-The Heir of the Household may be referred to as a variation of the title, being that of ‘Heir of’ followed by the title itself.

-The following translations go as is, Jichengren / No Sozukujin / Sangsog-in being that of ‘Heir of’.

-It is the right of the Governor and/or Senate to bestow and revoke titles at their discretion.

 

Not Inheritable: There are three titles with a variation that can be classified as Not Inheritable; Baron, Viscount and Count. Upon the death of an individual who had received a title, the title will go back to the Governor, not passing onto the next generation of one such individual.

 

Inheritable: All titles listed have a variation where it is considered that of ‘Inheritable’; meaning upon the individual who received its death, it will be passed onto their heir.

 

Merit: Each family of Nobility are expected to have merits, proving themselves to be upstanding individuals of society. .

 

Demerit: Demerits can be granted towards a family of Nobility, such Demerits being the reason as to certain Privileges revoked or in more extreme cases, a demotion in title, whether it be from Viscount to Baron or from  Inheritable to Not Inheritable.

 

Stagnant: While this may be rarely used, a bloodline which is given a title but is thought to later be extinct may become a stagnant title; meaning if there is a return of the bloodline and their claim can be verified, the title may be returned with some consolation from the individuals.

 

-Such consolations may include but are not limited to; A demerit of titles down than the family or individual held previously. 

 

 

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TITLES OF NOBILITY

 

Zhu / Chiji / Gisa

[Common Translation: Governor]

 

The Governor is the individual elected into the Office of Zhu, which governs the Jade State of Yong Ping as our head of State and is the highest ruling authority within its Borders. Relatives of the Zhu are considered to be part of the ruling family, equating it to an extremely meritorious position of great value.

 

Gong / Koshaku / Gukgong

[Common Translation: Duke]

 

This title is the nearest equivalent of that of the Governor's family, reserved for most often retired Governors or families who have been recognized to do extreme meritorious work which has benefited the nation.

 

Hou / Houejue  / Hyeonhu

[Common Translation: Marquees]

 

Upon reaching the status of Marquees, the variations are no more and is considered purely inheritable. The role of Marquees is a prosperous one, on the precipice of the upper echelons and lower echelons of Nobility. A family such as this is watched closely, allowing them upward mobility in the system.

 

Bo / Hakushaku / Hyeonbaek

[Common Translation: Count]

 

The title of Count has two variations; Not Inheritable and Inheritable. That of a Count is on the precipice of the higher rankings, a bit of a middle-man where they can find their position raised or fallen. At this point, they have earned and continued to earn their nobility and have made quite the impression on the Jade State overall.

 

Zi / Shishaku / Gaegukja

[Common Translation: Viscount]

 

The title of Viscount has two variations; Not Inheritable and Inheritable. Just above entry-level Nobility, this is a position that will allow those more of a say in the way of things, with only room to move up the ladder of the Jade Court. With work and perseverance, those such as the Viscounts have been recognized for their work and will continue to do so. 

 

Nan / Danshaku / Namjag

[Common Translation: Baron]

 

This specific title is granted through the Five Ways of Ascension; mentioned further down below. This title is entry level nobility and is broken once more into sub classifications of Inheritable and Not Inheritable.

 

 

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RIGHTS OF NOBILITY

 

For Inheritable titles, unless specified otherwise, all rights listed below are considered within theirs. For Not Inheritable titles, only that of their section is considered their allotted rights. Some are listed as rights, which cannot be inherently revoked without the removal of a title; while privileges can be revoked without the removal of a title.

 

Not Inheritable

 

Upon the granting of a title, they are afforded the right of being referred to as such title within the borders of the Jade State of Yong Ping.

Upon the granting of a title, they are afforded the privilege to a dedicated seat within the Senate room.

 

-This does not give them a position within the Senate itself.

-This is only for public meetings and not private, unless invited in via one of the Senate Members themselves.

-This privilege can be revoked if it is abused, such as but not limited to, entering a private Senate meeting when not invited.

 

Upon the granting of a title, they are afforded the right to seek a private meeting with the Senate.

 

Upon the granting of a title, if under threat, they are afforded the privilege to request up to two guards from the YPA.

 

-This is not per family member but per family.

-Those of the title Duke and up are exempt from this, allowing them to request more than the allotted two.

-While such Soldiers are ordered to protect a family, these servicemen and servicewomen are fully expected to be treated with the utmost hospitality, given proper quarters to sleep within and be treated well.

-This privilege can be revoked upon the abuse of it, alongside not following what had been outlined above on hospitality.

 

Upon the granting of a title, they have the privilege of an allotted tax break.

-This is for one property of their choosing.

-It is for a quarter of the property taxes.

-If the title becomes inheritable, it becomes two individual tax breaks that may be used separately or together.

-The titles of Marquees and up have the privilege of three allotted tax breaks that may be used separately or together.

-This privilege can be revoked with abuse of it or during times of great war or strife.

Upon the granting of a title, they are afforded the right to a Champion in an Honor Duel.

-Any and all Honor duels must still be passed via a Minister, Judge or that of Marquees and above.

-Only one champion may be chosen.

 

Inheritable

 

Upon the granting of an Inheritable title, those granted have the right;

-A plot of  land within the borders of the Jade State of Yong Ping.

-The size of the land is at the Zhu’s and/or Senate’s discretion.

-The location of the land is at the Zhu’s and/or Senate’s discretion.

-This land does not come under the Tax Break mentioned above.

 

Upon the granting of an Inheritable title, they have the right to an Estate outside the capital.

-It is up to the family to cover all construction costs and labor.

-They are to manage and care for the Estate, ensuring it does not come under disrepair.

 

Upon the granting of an Inheritable title, they have the right to take on a Retainer, going up one by each rank, i.e. Barons may have one Retainer, Viscounts may have two and so on.

 

-Retainers are afforded certain rights of Nobility in order to aid them in their job; their job in society and what rights are afforded covered in; On Retainers.

 

 Upon the granting of an Inheritable title, they have the right to take on a Ward, going up one by each rank, i.e. Barons may have one Ward, Viscounts may have two and so on.

 

-A Ward is afforded certain rights of Nobility due to the environment they are being raised in, covered in; On Wards.

Marquees and further upper nobility

 

The titles of Marquees and up have the right to recommend a merit or demerit to a lower-caste family; Count and below directly for promotion or demotion to the Senate and/or Zhu.

 

The titles of Marquees and up have the privilege to sit in on private senate meetings.

 

-This privilege can be revoked if they were to abuse it, such as; disturbing the peace during important topics.

 

The titles of Marquees and up have the privilege to legalize and oversee an Honor Duel.

 

-They cannot legalize and oversee their own Honor Duel.

-If found to be abusing this privilege, it may be revoked.

 

 

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DUTIES OF NOBILITY

 

With privilege and rights comes responsibility, all those of the Nobility caste expected to adhere to these standards and responsibilities.

 

The duties of Nobility go as follows;

 

-The duty to be a contributing member of society, such as, government, political, military, temple work or otherwise.

-The duty to maintain and upkeep their allotted lands and Estate and not allow it to fall into disrepair.

-The duty to take up arms during times of strife to protect their home under that of the Zhu and not draw arms against the Jade State, keeping to that of upstanding and law-abiding citizens, holding the highest esteem of loyalty to the Zhu and the Jade State.

-The duty to come when called upon during times of great strife or war; providing munitions, people or otherwise upon that of a Levy.

-The duty to create job opportunities within the Jade State via some form of employment, i.e. merchant work, servitude or otherwise.

-The duty to host activities or events within the Jade State to drive foot traffic within our Borders.

 

 

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THE FIVE WAYS OF ASCENSION

 

The first, though most obvious, is the inheritance of a title

 

The second way is that of becoming a Ward to a high-ranking family.

 

The third is becoming a Retainer to a higher-up family.

 

The fourth is being recommended directly by the Zhu, a Duke or a Marquee’s family as a meritorious individual who has contributed greatly, i.e. knighthood.

 

The fifth is that of becoming a Minister within the Senate on the Zhu’s Council.

 

On Wardship

 

Wardship is something that those of commonhood or nobility both could partake in. It is when a Higher-Ranking family, namely a Count and up, takes on a child from a young age who is then raised amongst their family members as one would their own child. Upon reaching the age of majority, they would have that merit which they could bring before the Senate and if passed, be gifted that of the title Baron.

 

On Retainers

 

Oftentimes, a higher-up family would take on a Retainer from another family or an individual on their lonesome. They serve that family to their fullest extent and with the approval of that family, they may approach the Senate with that merit and if passed, be gifted that of the title Baron.

 

On Recommendations

 

Upon the achievement of a great feat, one of the Higher-ranking families may choose to recognize one such individual or family for their work and recommend a title to the Senate and/or Zhu. If it were to pass, they’d be gifted that of the title Baron.

 

On Ministership

 

When an individual becomes a Minister, they are granted the title of Baron after three Dragons months in the position. If an individual becomes a Minister with an already meritorious family or a particularly large family, they may be granted a rank above that of a Baron, or the family's current title.

 

On Removals

 

If one such individual or family is stripped of their titles, even with the proving of merit, they may not have their former  titles returned without the personal pardon of the Zhu themself or a majority vote of the Senate.

 

 

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AFTERWORD

 

Those of the Jade State of Yong Ping seek an ever prosperous nation and look to a future under our ever auspicious Zhu. With the implementation of Nobility, we do not aim to place one individual over another, but aim to thank the families and individuals who have shown not only dedication and service to the Jade State of Yong Ping, but also unrelentless loyalty to bring a time where we may continue to grow and prosper in peace and freedom.

 

No mud, no lotus.

 

 

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Signed,

 

Tianrui Ryu, second Patriarch of Yong Ping, The Prosperous Zhu of the Jade State of Yong Ping, former Second Duhu of the Yong Ping People’s Army

Chen Wenping, the Illustrious Chancellor of the Jade State of Yong Ping, former Honorable Minister of Justice of the Jade State of Yong Ping.

Makoto Sakurai, the Grand Secretariat of the Jade State of Yong Ping, Duifu of the Yong Ping People’s Army

Chen Yunya, the Auspicious Minister of Interior of the Jade State of Yong Ping and Revenue and Leading Lady of the Arts

Atsuki Waythe, the Honorable Minister of Justice of the Jade State of Yong Ping, former Enigmatic Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Jade State of Yong Ping.

 

Tianrui Ren, The Enigmatic Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Jade State of Yong Ping., former first Patriarch of Yong Ping and former Prosperous Zhu of the Jade State of Yong Ping, former First Duhu of the Yong Ping People’s Army.

Edict Kin, the Prominent Minister of Defense of the Jade State of Yong Ping and the third Duhu of the Yong Ping People’s Army.

Chen Wenqian, the Illuminating Minister of Rites of the Jade State of Yong Ping and former Ambassador.

Chen Yuxin, the Immaculate and Wise Minister of Health and Education of the Jade State of Yong Ping