Zhizhi Shi Functions Exploration Of The Song Dynasty

The thesis discusses the functions of Zhizhishi which was a military position in Song dynasty to provide some conditions for further study in the near future by the elementary argumentation.The setup of Zhizhishi can be traced back to the latter period in Tang dynasty. It was the main aim at setting this position for the ruler of Song dynasty that zhizhishi could execute the external military function on attack and defence when the state battled with other nations. During the continual wars, the setup of this position was constant, war zones /were established little by little and defensive system that was in the charge of zhizhishi was consolidated increasingly, which were evident symbols of Zhizhishi system. At the same time, the position played internal military function that was extension of the external one when it stablized the Song regime. A zhizhishi was entitled to appease revolt of peasants, suppress rebellion of soliders and calm down turbulence of ethnic minorities on borders. The war depends on economic basis. In order to gain success, zhizhishi had to manage the logistics, price, revenue and people's livelihood. As a result, the position's special economic function in wartime was shaped. The function of personnel was an important part, too. A zhizhishi was the commander of troops, the elector of aides and staff, the supervisor of local magistrates, the organizer of examinations and the diplomatic principal, so he acted various roles.The setup of Zhizhishi was attributed to the background of transition from Tang to Song dynasty and the objective situation in Song dynasty. The history turned out that compared with Jiedushi, which also was a military position in Tang dynasty, Zhizhishi didin't follow the same old disastrous road.