Ministry of Civil Administration

The Department of Civil Administration is one of the top ranked ministries which is in charge of personnel. They are also in charge of the national exams. Every year they arrange the exams and those who passes it are assigned different positions in the government. The Civil Administration also investigates personnel if needed, the Joukans for example. They are also in charge of approving the assignment of the personnels after their first assignment ceremony where they are appointed by the emperor. They also are responsible for promotions and demotions as well as dismissal and recruitment of personnels.

Kou Reishin
Kou Reishin was the previous Minister of Civil Administration. He was dismissed for showing negligence towards his work.

Li Kouyuu
Li Kouyuu was the previous Vice Minister of Civil Administration. Due to the accusation of abusing his powers as the deputy, he was demoted to a ''Joukan. ''

You Shuu
You Shuu  was an undercover official of this ministry and later became the temporary Vice Minister of Civil Administration. He was eventually assigned as a district leader of Sa Province. He is the one who framed Reishin and directed the Censorate's attention to him causing his dismissal.