According to Gia Định Thành Thông Chí by Trịnh Hoài Đức, the Nguyễn Lords adopted the reference regulations of the Ming Dynasty. The period when the Nguyễn Lords began to establish their own rule and governance was in the 16th century (around 1558, when Nguyễn Hoàng was appointed to govern Thuận Hóa). The adoption of Ming administrative systems became more prominent in the 17th century, as Đàng Trong gradually stabilized and developed into a distinct polity. By the 18th century, the Đàng Trong c

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