early settlers of the region -> Anshan lake area
later settlers spread outward to Fengtian/Sitian area, Yue/Ai area, Liya/Nam area
fengtian/sitian settlers expand westward again, conquer most of area up to the yumalyan border. modern Lingguo identity emerges. anshan, yue, and ai have distinct cultures but still generally under the lingguo umbrella. nam/liya have more independent identities. Jongqu and Zuang develop unique culture due to mix of yumalyan and lingguoren influence. Beidao develops own unique independent culture with some lingguoren influence.
various dynasties later
modern lingguoren boundaries