2. Different usage in ancient times: In Song Dynasty, the residences of consuls and princes were called fu; The residences of other officials are called residences. In Qing Dynasty, there were Prince Mi, County Wang Fu, Baylor House, Beizi House, Fuguo House and Princess House. Only those who have obtained this title can their houses be called "houses".
3. Different ancient property rights: "Fu" is also different from "Zhai" in property rights. "Fu" is the royal property of the head office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. After obtaining the title, it is assigned to them by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The average "house" is bought with your own money.
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Strictly speaking, there is another floor between the mansion and the house, which is the "first floor". The residence of officials below the duke and above the third class is called "residence", and the residence of ordinary literati can only be called "residence"
In ancient times, there were a series of very strict written regulations on housing construction, which were similar in different dynasties; If you break the rules, you will be punished.
In the Qing Dynasty, the Ministry of Industry recorded in Volume 72 that "the architecture of Wang Fu is subject to customization. If the foundation is too high, or if you build more houses, you will suffer. " The construction of the palace must follow the prescribed system. If the threshold is too high or more houses are built, you will be punished. )
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