Three Prefectures and Six Ministries

The Three Offices and Six Ministries system was established to strengthen the imperial court's control over local regions. However, during its implementation, government offices at every level had to go through the motions to keep the emperor in check...

Three Offices: Central Office, in charge of governance; head: Central Secretary

Privy Office, in charge of the military; head: Privy Secretary

Censorate, in charge of oversight; head: Censorial Secretary