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——【Foreword·】 ——»
In the history of China, there is a special official position, the "daotai", which is a product of the Qing Dynasty, but people still wonder what kind of position it is, and why it is one of the most corrupt positions.
Although "Daotai" sounds like a lofty name, in reality, its responsibilities are quite vague, and it can even be said that there is no clear scope of work. This is also why so many officials abuse their power in this position and become real "corrupt officials".
Let's take a closer look at this mysterious "platform"!
——【The Origin and Development of the Daotai·】——»
Daotai, this official position has a long and complex evolution in Chinese history. Originally, it appeared in the Tang Dynasty as a division of the supervision area to facilitate the administration of an expanding territory. Over time, the concept of "dao" gradually evolved into an official position, which was eventually formally established in the Qing dynasty.
However, the status of the Daotai in the Qing Dynasty was not static, and the size and importance of its power varied from time to time, causing much controversy and confusion.
During the Northern Dynasties, due to the turbulent situation and frequent military wars, various countries set up Xingtai one after another to strengthen military command and administration. At this time, the "Dao" was mainly of a military nature, and it was a temporary military zone that could be set up and revoked at any time. In the Sui and Tang dynasties, with the unification of the Central Plains Dynasty, the military component of "Dao" decreased, and more attention was paid to the application of people's livelihood. In particular, during Li Shimin's reign, the country was divided into 15 "provinces", which made this division more clear and systematic.
By the Ming Dynasty, the functions of the "Dao" underwent a major transformation, and began to shift to inspections and inspections, involving many fields such as civil affairs, finance, and military. Civilian officials actively sought to increase the provincial supervisory authority over the military in order to strengthen the central government's control over the local government. However, the Taoist system in the Ming Dynasty was not fully mature, and its status in the imperial court was not yet clear.
After the Qing Dynasty entered the customs, it inherited the system of the Ming Dynasty and made further improvements to the Tao. The Qing court made Dao a specific official title and gave it a legal rank for a specified number of years. The status of the Daotai in the Qing Dynasty was relatively special, neither large nor small, and it was able to participate in court deliberations, but the weight of speaking in front of the emperor was limited. This design may be to motivate the platform to work hard and strive for upward development.
The power of the platform has shown great instability in practice. On the one hand, some daisies have little power and can only deal with relevant officials at the local level, while on the other hand, some daidos have great power, are hospitably entertained by local officials, and even what is written on the folds can determine their own fate. This fluctuation of power frightened Qing officials and confused later researchers.
In the face of this problem, emperors such as Qianlong and Jiaqing did not pay attention to it in time, but instead gave the Taoist the power to fold and seal the music, which undoubtedly exacerbated the fluctuation of the power of the Taoist. Although Li Ciming, the imperial historian of the Guangxu period, tried to solve this problem by suggesting the abolition of the official position of Daotai, his suggestion was not adopted due to the large network of interests.
The evolution of the official position in Chinese history is characterized by complexity and pluralism. It was both a tool for the imperial court to manage and supervise the locality, and a manifestation of the instability of the power structure. The study of the ancient administrative system will undoubtedly help us better understand the problems of modern social organization forms, and at the same time remind us to enhance the crisis awareness of decision-makers and strengthen the supervision and restraint of the power system.
——【·Special of the Daotai·】——»
In ancient China, the emergence and development of the official position of the Taoist platform can be described as a complex and changeable historical picture. It not only carries the weight of history, but also reflects the changes of the times. The position of Daotai first appeared in the Ming Dynasty, when the Taoist was an official position subordinate to the political envoy, similar to the role of the secretary of the modern provincial governor.
In the Qing Dynasty, the status of Daotai was even more special, between the provincial and municipal levels, and it was both the eyes and ears of the emperor and the actual executor of local administration. However, this special functional arrangement has made the understanding of its function and historical status ambiguous for future generations.
Although the name of the Daotai is unified, its jurisdiction is varied, including grain roads, rivers, customs roads, tuntian roads, etc., covering all aspects of social life. This inconsistency between the name and the role makes it difficult for later scholars to accurately interpret and analyze it. The root cause is that the duties of each dojo are different, and there is a lack of unified norms and standards.
The functions and management of the platform are also controversial. On the one hand, the Daotai itself does not have the nature of a local government, but in the actual management process, they have been exercising local administrative functions. This is like a dog catching a mouse, which seems to be nosy, but in fact reflects the chaos and contradictions of the Taoist system. On the other hand, as time went on, the management of the dojo became more and more detailed, but this only exacerbated the conflict with the local administration. In addition, in some places, there are too many stations, which leads to overlapping responsibilities and serious redundancy.
The development and changes of the platform also reflect the vicissitudes of history. Initially, the platform had limited capacity to intervene at the local level, and more often than not, it was just to make recommendations. However, as time passed, the management authority of the dotai gradually expanded, and the interference in local affairs became deeper and deeper. However, this change did not bring the desired effect, but instead caused more contradictions and problems.
The uncertainty of the Daotai system and its far-reaching impact not only affected the historical status of the Daotai itself, but also had an important impact on the stability and development of the whole society. Although there are many problems and drawbacks in the Taoist system, its status and role in Chinese history cannot be ignored. Through in-depth study of the history of Daotai, we can better understand the political system and management model of Chinese feudal society, so as to provide valuable historical reference for contemporary political reform and social governance.
——【·Conclusion·】——»
To sum up, "lubricants" can also become "bane". In the local administrative system of the late Qing Dynasty, the role of the post of Daotai was increasingly weakened, and even serious corruption occurred. However, in real life, a similar situation still exists. We need to think deeply about how to prevent such tragedies from happening again and find effective ways to combat corruption.
So, how should we deal with this problem? Some people believe that the punishment of corrupt people should be increased to have a deterrent effect, while others advocate that the problem should be solved through various measures such as reforming the system and improving the quality of citizens. There is merit in these views, but there are also different differences and arguments.
What should the future look like? This is a challenging question. We hope that in the near future, people no longer need to worry about the danger of being "hollowed out", but will be able to live and develop in a safe and just social environment. We will continue to focus on this and explore related topics.