A Study On Appointment Verification Ofifce And Appointment Verification In The Song Dynasty

Appointment Verification is a kind of certificate used in some Dynasties during Chinese FeudalSociety. In fact, Appointment Verification is not just an authorization, in means much more things. Itappeared in Weijin Nanbei Dynasty, and used until Song Dynasty through Wudai. Appointment Verificationoffice appeared in late Tang Dynasty, and also used in Song Dynasty, which is an administrationdepartment to manage Appointment Verification. The Office changed continuously in Song Dynasty. Sinceits foundation in early Beisong Dynasty, it was canceled in Song Shenzong Yuanfeng Reform, and re-putinto use in Song Huizong time. After that, it was followed by later dynasties. During early Beisong Dynasty,officers working in the administration apartment were called “Supervisorate” or “Supervisor”, but“Zhuguan” after Song Huizong time. According to historical record, Nansongnese took a big part of theadministration department. During early Beisong Dynasty, the officers were “Participant in the Drafting ofProclamations” and “Metroplitan officials”, but “Capital Officers” after Zhenghe three-year. The Office notonly dealt with its own business, but also participated in the administration and discussion of state affairs.The officers, if found breach of duty or corruption, would be punished. Its subsidiary called Lingzhiku dealtwith silk paper used in all kinds of Appointment Verification and receiving Zhu glue and silk papersubmitted by authoriazees. It has been changed many times if silk paper paid or no. AppointmentVerification System originated from Tang Dynasty. During Song Dynasty, it was created in Song Taizu time,and finally formed after Song Zhenzong, Song Renzong and Song Huizong.Appointment Verification ismade of silk paper, painted scroll, decoration and others. It has different classes，reflects the stricthierarchical system. The contents of the Appointment Verification is not only reflects the process of theruler appointed the officials, but also by its content, we can know that if the officials have the right, gradelevel, as well as how much salary and so on. The release of the Appointment Verification will take time, ifyou encounter special circumstances, can simplify the process, for as soon as possible.