A Preliminary Study On The Han "Shi-hou" In Yuan Dynasty

Study of "Shihou" of Han nationality in Yuan Dynasty has progressed to some degree, but the study was carried out only in certain aspects without generality. This article tries to give a general view to them by studying three representative "Shihou" families of Han nationality. The concept of "Shihou" was used often in the past, but it's not so clearly used, the author explains the concept further and gives his own opinion about it, and analyses the appearance and development of "Shihou". The article studies Wang's family in Gongchang, Shi's family in Yongqing, Yelu's family in Yunnan and Shulu's family in Yunnan about their appearance, their family members' deeds, their family trees, and their locations. By studying and comparing these three families, the author wants to clarifies the types and features of "Shihou" of Han nationality in Yuan Dynasty, and indicates that the area where they live is like a moon. What's more, because of the flourish of people of Han nationality, "Shihou" of Han nationality was formed, which had a great influence on politics, economy, military systems and nation of Yuan Dynasty.