有关明朝对东北地区行政建制统治的研究成果，目前很多，但对于安乐、自在二州的研究却很少提及，固然其中资料有限，难以窥其全貌，但也是与不重视有关。笔者在读书过程中，对这一问题产生了极大兴趣，并通过有关资料进行分析，以求指正。一、两州的设置、变迁与行政特点明代 There are many research results on the rule of the administrative system in the Northeast during the Ming dynasty. However, the studies on the state of ease and freedom in the two states are seldom mentioned. Although there is limited data in it, it is difficult to glimpse the whole picture but it is also related to neglect. The author in the process of reading, had a great interest in this issue, and through the analysis of relevant information to seek correction. First, the two states set up, change and administrative characteristics of the Ming Dynasty