宋代两制制度初探

Dual System in Song Dynasty

两制制度是宋代政治制度的一个重要特色,是宋代士大夫政治的重要基础。两制制度与帖职制度、侍从官制度密切相关。两制官政治地位崇高,担负重要职责,既是宰执团队的后备力量,也是皇帝制衡宰执的一股重要的政治势力。

An important feature in the political system as well as a major foundation for the literati and officialdom in Song Dynasty, the dual system is closely related with the concurrent post system and attendant officer system. The officials under such system had high political status and shouldered important responsibilities. They were not only the reserve forces of the prime minister- archon team, but also the important political force for the emperors to balance the powers of the prime minister-archon team.