Feng Yang asked again, "How did these titles come about?"
Wei Jiaoniang was like a student who had been asked a question by her master. She obediently replied, "They are all heroes who followed Emperor Taizu in establishing the country."
"The first generation Marquis of Jining, Lan Huayun, originally served under my great-great-grandfather, Wei Ding. My great-great-grandfather recognized his talents and recommended him to Emperor Taizu. Lan Huayun achieved numerous military successes and rose through the ranks. Later, he marched north and conquered Qi, pacifying the northwest and earning the title of Marquis of Jining."
