What are the six parts of the Tang Dynasty? What are their functions?

The six departments refer to the official department, the household department, the ritual department, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Industry. Each department has four branches, of which * * * is twenty-four.

The head of the six departments is Shangshu, and the deputy title is Assistant Minister. Official department, in charge of the appointment, removal, inspection, promotion and transfer of state officials; The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development is in charge of land, household registration, taxation and fiscal revenue and expenditure. Ritual department, in charge of national laws and regulations, worship schools, imperial examinations, reception of foreign guests and other affairs; The Ministry of War is in charge of the selection of military commanders, military registration, ordnance and military orders. Department of punishment, responsible for legal and prison affairs; The Ministry of Industry is in charge of Shanze, reclamation, artisans, water conservancy, transportation, various projects and so on.