The difference between officials and officials in ancient times

In ancient times, the distinction between officials and officials was very strict. Officials were officials, and officials were officials. "Officials" actually refers to two types of people.

1. The difference between officials and officials:

1. Status:

Official: a superior status, he enjoys the services of the people. Officials are full-time positions, that is, chiefs, with grades (first grade, second grade, third grade, etc.). Officials are appointed by the central government, so they are also called "officials appointed by the imperial court." Therefore, officials are all "state cadres."

Li: An inferior status, serving officials. Although they work in the yamen, they are still equivalent to common people. Officials are "not in the mainstream" and are recruited by the superiors themselves, so they can only be counted as "service personnel" in the government.

2. Career promotion:

Official: They are all Jinshi or Hanlin, and have good knowledge. As long as there are no problems when they are in office, they can usually be evaluated once every three years. Promotion of official position.

Li: You cannot rise step by step like officials. You can only continuously strengthen your skills and serve officials in order to be appreciated.

3. At work:

Officials: Officials have jurisdiction over the people and issue orders according to their own governance concepts. In contrast to today, officials are more like politicians. He must have his own political ideals and governing concepts.

Li: The task of the officials is to use their professional knowledge to serve their "officials", help them make suggestions, and implement the policies proposed by the officials. In contrast to today, officials are technical experts who use their own technical experience to implement the boss's plan step by step and achieve the best results.

4. Job stability:

Official: The term of an official is three years, and the average term of a local official in the Qing Dynasty was only about one and a half years. Officials are from outside, and when their term of office expires, they have to be transferred to another place to serve as officials. This also prevents officials from taking advantage of the common people.

Li: Officials are local people who are familiar with local customs and customs. They can provide help to newly appointed officials. As long as they can get the approval of the officials, they can continue to do so.