Book of Qi was originally only known as the "Book of Qi", but after the "Book of Northern Qi" was written, it became known as the "Book of Southern Qi" so that the two could be distinguished. The book contained 60 volumes when written, but one preface was later lost. The format of the text is similar to previous standard histories, with volumes that include annals, treatises, and biographies. Volumes 1 to 8 are annals covering the emperors of the dynasty starting with Emperor Gao in volumes 1 and 2. Some short lived rulers that were not given the posthumous title of emperor
Marquis of Extended Grace he could no longer carry out his duties. The government abolished his title as Marquis and paid him a stipend instead. In 1933, the government totally terminated all of his duties in carrying out ceremonies at the Ming tombs and totally ended his position. After that, nothing is known about what happened to Zhu Yuxun. The following is a list of title holders: Adoptions occurred between related family members. Marquis of Extended Grace Marquis of Extended Grace was a title held by a descendant of the imperial family of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) during the subsequent Qing dynasty (1644–1912). Holders