The basic system of China's traditional politics in the Sui, Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties is

During the Sui, Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties, the basic system of traditional politics in China was three provinces and six departments.

This system originated in the Sui Dynasty, and was further consolidated in the Song Dynasty after the perfection and development of the Tang Dynasty, and it has been used until the Yuan Dynasty. The system of three provinces and six departments has played an important role in the history of our country, providing a strong guarantee for the country's political stability and economic development.

The three provinces refer to Zhongshu Province, Menxia Province and Shangshu Province. Zhongshu province is responsible for drafting letters and making decisions, Xiamen province is responsible for reviewing and refuting them, and Shangshu province is responsible for implementing them. 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, which are respectively responsible for various administrative affairs of the country. This system is characterized by clear division of labor and mutual restriction, which improves administrative efficiency and strengthens imperial power.

During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the system of three provinces and six departments further developed. During the Tang dynasty, the system of three provinces and six ministries was implemented, and many branches were established under the six ministries, which made the government institutions more perfect. In addition, the Tang Dynasty also implemented the imperial examination system and selected officials to make the political system more sound.

In the Song Dynasty, the system of six departments in three provinces was further consolidated, and a yamen was added as a place for the prime ministers of the three provinces to discuss military affairs. At the same time, the song dynasty also reformed the imperial examination system, improved the status of the imperial examination, and enabled more outstanding talents to be selected into government institutions.

During the Yuan Dynasty, the system of three provinces and six departments was further consolidated and developed. During the Yuan Dynasty, the establishment of government institutions was more perfect, and the three provinces and six departments operated more efficiently. At the same time, the Yuan Dynasty also implemented the provincial system, which divided local administration into provinces, railways, prefectures, prefectures and counties, and strengthened the central government's control over the localities.

The characteristics of three provinces and six departments system:

1, the division of labor is clear: the three provinces each perform their duties, and Zhongshu Province is responsible for drafting and promulgating the imperial edict. The province under the door is responsible for reviewing government decrees. Shangshu province is responsible for the implementation of state laws and regulations. This division of labor has improved the efficiency of government work.

2. Mutual supervision: through the division of responsibilities among the three provinces, mutual supervision and restriction between policy formulation, deliberation and implementation are ensured. For example, the imperial edict drafted by Zhongshu Province needs the approval of Xiamen Province, while Shangshu Province can only execute the approved decrees.

3. Decentralization: the system of three provinces and six departments divides the power of the prime minister to prevent the prime minister from monopolizing power, thus strengthening the emperor's control over the central government.

4. Institutionalization and standardization: The system of three provinces and six departments is a highly institutionalized central administrative system, which makes the state management more standardized and orderly and reduces the administrative instability caused by personal factors.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Three Provinces and Six Departments