I explain why I use the term "duchy" here. The civil service from village level to province level is supported in such a manner, the size of each duchy diminishing in proportion to the area of political jurisdiction. The province is essentially a kingdom-in-miniature, the prefecture is a province in miniature, etc.

驕王　[きょうおう]　King Kyou (pride)

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