英文摘要 |
The policy-making system of the Northern Song 北宋 dynasty constantly changed after Emperor Shenzong 神宗 (r. 1068-1086) ascended the throne. Since the middle of the Tang dynasty (618-907), the commission of a specific official had been often not necessarily indicated by the title of his administrative office. The institutional reforms in the middle of the Song were aimed at solving this problem. This paper argues that instead of drawing up a consistent plan to restructure the policy-making system as part of the reforms, Song authorities established different systems to adjust to the changing political situation under the reigns of Emperor Shenzong and Empress Dowager Gao 高太皇太后 as regent (1086-1093). |