Research Of Jiedushi In Erly Song Dynasty

Jiedushi, also known as Fan Zhen, formed in the midle Tang Dynasty, was prosperous in the late Tang and Five Dynasties. Erly Song followed the old system of Five Dynasties, Jiedushi system was preserved. However, Through the development in the Five Dynasties, in erly Song it has been different. Based on the origin and channels promoted to the rank of Jiedushi Jiedushi of early song will be divided into some types as followed: founding hero type, old Fanzhen type, emerging through exploits type, confidants type, relatives of the emperor and the queen type and other types. Most of Jiedushi in the early Song Dynasty are not rendered reputation, doing nothing. They were not only play a commanding role in the unified wars and wars repressing rebels, guarding the state border ,and also Play an important role in commanding royal guard, governing the local.The rulers of the early Song Dynasty knowwing the against of Jiedushi,so adopted different policies to different Fanzhen types :treated differently on the rebels or who were suspected dissident;" Lifted the Leadership in the military of some generals through banquet"; at the same time, promoted heros and his followers to be military commanders in the war; through the " feast in Hhouyuan" Removed the title of old Fanzhen. With disappearance of capable of Jiedushi, the so-called" Fan Zhen "also disappeared, leaving only Jiedushi serving for the central government. Following completion of depriving jiedushi's power in local, Jiedushi level gradually reduced to a ceremonial post. After the inheritance and development of Taizong and Zhenzong Jiedushi level has been completely reduced to a ceremonial post. As a disguise of lifting Jjiedushi's power, rulers in early Song gave favourable treatment in economic and status to Jiedushi. Its power has developed to peak since the late Tang and Five Dynasties. Then it has changed dramatically in the early Song Dynasty stage, from a general mastering power to an honorary title with high statu.