During the Qin and Han Dynasties,there was a distinction between the narrow and broad definitions of the"corvee"system.The narrow definition mainly targeted the common people,while the broad definition encompassed the"official corvee"and the"penal corvee""Central initiation"referred to the"corvee"distributed by central administrative units,while"county request"referred to"corvee"distributed by counties after receiving approval from higher authorities.The implementation of the"corvee"system required state approval and was overseen by county-level management.In a narrow sense,"corvee"and"Gengzu zhi yi"have no essential difference in terms of their service content.In the narrow definition,individuals began"corvee"labor at the age of 15,while"Gengzu zhi yi"started at the age of Fuji.Whether for regular or temporary labor needs,"corvee"services were typically first assigned to Gengzu,Tuli,etc.Only in cases of insufficient personnel or emergencies were common people conscripted."Corvee"and"Gengzu zhi yi"constituted the foundational labor system in the Qin and Han Dynasties.
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