Research On The System Of Local Officials Appointed In The Ming Dynasty

Ancient Chinese politics was bureaucratic politics centered on imperial power,and officials were the makers and executors of national policies.The local officials,as "pro-people officials",are officials sent by the court to manage the localities.They directly contact the people on behalf of the central government and directly manage local affairs.Whether the local officials perform their duties is related to the stability of the dynasty and political clarity.The local official appointment system is not only an important part of the ancient Chinese political system,but also an important part of official management.The official appointment system was first seen in the Qin Dynasty.The Qin Law stipulated the appointment of local officials in legal form.During the Han Dynasties,the regulations on the appointment system of local officials became more mature than those of the previous generation.During the Sui and Tang Dynasties,the emergence and development of the imperial examination system promoted the continuous improvement of the official appointment system.The regulations of the Song and Yuan Dynasties before and after the arrival of officials became more detailed.The system of appointment of local officials in the Ming Dynasty was developed on the basis of inheriting the system of appointment of local officials in Song and Yuan Dynasties.The arrival of local officials on time is an important guarantee for the transfer of power between new and old officials.In order to ensure the smooth handover of local rights in the Ming Dynasty,strict official departure and appointment times were established,and punishment measures for officials in violation of the regulations were formulated.At the same time,the Ming government also considered the force majeure factors encountered by local officials on their way to office,and gave some allowances in terms of time.To a certain extent,it embodies the humane care of local officials of the Ming Dynasty rulers.In the Ming Dynasty,local officials generally followed the established procedures and ceremonies from granting to serving.Officials were required to grant a certificate before they assumed office,and after they took office,they went to the city to fast,sacrifice,and hand over.Through the official arrival procedure,the official announcement of the official appointment will be announced to the outside world,which will increase the sense of ceremonies and responsibilities of the official.In addition,local officials in the Ming Dynasty needed to understand regional affairs and handle government affairs as soon as possible after they assumed office,so as to ensure the normal operation of the state machine.In the Ming Dynasty,the appointment of local officials was based on the "Guidelines for Appointment and Appointment" issued by Ming Taizu,which roughly covered three aspects of local affairs,including social management,administrative management,and financial management.It served as a guide for local officials to handle government affairs.Help officials understand local affairs as soon as possible.The magistrate is an important force that maintains local stability and ensures that national government orders are issued.Therefore,strengthening the management of local officials is particularly important.On the one hand,standardizing the appointment system of local officials can ensure the handover of officials,improve administrative efficiency,and maintain the normal operation of the state machine.At the same time,it can also regulate officials' own behavior and raise officials' sense of responsibility.Finally,the appointment system of local officials in the Ming Dynasty was inherited by the Qing Dynasty,and it had reference significance for the establishment of the appointment system in the Qing Dynasty.