If the governor is promoted to the governor and enters Beijing, he will not lose his position
previously shared an article on whether the transfer of Zhengsanpin Shilang to the governor was promoted or adjusted, and the enthusiastic response from readers showed everyone's enthusiasm for this kind of topic.
Taking advantage of this, I plan to change the perspective and analyze the governor's transfer back to the capital, and reveal how to make arrangements to ensure that their positions in the capital will not suffer, let's take a closer look!
The governor, who controls the affairs of a province, is like the ancient princes, starting from the special period of Manchu and Han integration. At first, the governors were mostly Han military bannermen who were proficient in Chinese, reflecting the trade-offs under the unified military system.
However, with the peace and stability of the country, the Qianlong Dynasty revised the official system, and the position of governor became more and more stable, and the selection was rigorous and the requirements were top-notch. There are multiple selection methods: it is not uncommon for nobles to leave the town, and the high migration of Beijing officials given by the emperor's grace, as well as those elites who have risen from the grassroots level with practical experience and outstanding talents, together form a solid foundation for the governor lineup.
Especially before Jiaqing, the figure of Manchu governors was relatively rare, and the proportion of Han people serving was obviously low.
Summarize the original text: There are few opportunities for the governor to be promoted to the top level, mainly relying on the royal background or the recommendation of powerful ministers, and there are very few people with excellent political performance. The Qing Dynasty had a strict bureaucratic system and followed clear rules for promotion, and governors were limited to prescribed "deserved" positions, such as governors, rather than arbitrarily skipping ranks.
When there is a vacancy in a high-ranking position such as Shangshu, the governor is usually not among the regular promotion candidates, and is instead filled by other **. Therefore, job promotion is not based solely on rank, but follows a strict career path.
The uniqueness of the Governors lies in the fact that they are not experts in a particular field, but they are all-round administrators, unlike the Six Ministries who specialize in a certain function. If Shangshu and Shilang are transferred to the governor, they may face the problem of lack of ability, on the contrary, the governor will be able to transfer to the sixth ministry to hold important positions.
This means that the imperial court has invested more effort and resources in the training of governors. Normally, governors are promoted to governors, and although they hold high positions, the nature of their work does not change much. However, the transfer of the governor to the capital was undoubtedly a waste of talent for them.
Of course, there are always exceptions, and the topic of internal transfers of governors will be discussed in detail next.
Original text: The regular path of promotion from governor to governor is not clearly defined, and internal transfer and promotion are top-level personnel changes, which are determined by the emperor himself and are not subject to interference by officials. This usually happens during special periods, and mainly includes two types: one is young and impressive, showing that the emperor attaches great importance to its potential; Second, the local performance is excellent, and they know how to communicate with the emperor skillfully, which is deeply appreciated by the emperor.
Original text: The governor, as a second rank ** (after the addition of the title, it is the second rank), usually after being promoted to the sixth department of the squire as a transition, this is the stage of examination of their performance.
With seniority and the emperor's trust, they were expected to rise to high positions. For those governors who have shown outstanding talents in specific fields, the emperor's employment strategy is to continue to observe and discover.
During their tenure, they either highlight their expertise or expose their shortcomings. For example, a governor has strong judicial ability, but is less competent in other aspects. Following the principle of "promoting strengths and avoiding weaknesses", such a governor is most suitable for the development of the criminal department, and may be promoted to a squire, and is expected to become a scholar in the future, depending on their actual performance and potential.
There is another type of governor who is older, perhaps mediocre in ability, and lackluster in office. These governors are usually of good character and clean in office, but their years and achievements do not match.
In response, emperors often resorted to subtle tactics – ostensibly elevating positions, but in fact quietly weakening real power. After being transferred to the capital, their career is no longer related to major decisions, and those who are from Jinshi may enter the relatively relaxed Ministry of Rites, while non-Jinshi will be placed in the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Industry, or other departments.
For this kind of governor, the emperor's attitude is both reluctant and helpless, and only gives a decent pension position. In general, internal transfers of governors were often a springboard for promotion to the governor, and only those who performed well enjoyed further political glory, such as being made a scholar or joining the military service.
It is now clear that the handling of internal transfers of governors requires careful analysis, which may involve both promotions and job adjustments. In any case, after the governor is transferred to an internal position, he will also get a minimum position at the level of a squire, otherwise it will not be cost-effective.