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The refugee court in Jiankang was eager to solidify its position among the southern gentry families upon whom it now depended for its survival and granted numerous official appointments and honorary titles.

Ge was recognized for his previous military service with the honorary title of " Marquis of the Region Within the Pass ", and awarded an income of two hundred households in Jurong.

Finally, in 318, Sima Rui proclaimed himself Emperor Yuan ( reigned 318-323 ), becoming the first ruler of the Eastern Jin ( 317-420 ).