Ministry of Rites

The Ministry of Rites (礼部 Reibu) is one of the Six Ministries. It is in charge of education, diplomacy, state ceremonies, rituals, and sacrifices.
==Information==
The Ministry of Rites is also responsible for overseeing the Imperial Examination process and the training of new officials. Lesser known duties include overseeing registers for Buddhist and Daoist priesthoods, reception of envoys from tributary states and watching over researchers and university graduates. This ministry has jurisdiction over the Shinou Temple.
*The highest position available in this Ministry is Minister (尚書 Shōsho). The Secretary is the holder of the Senior Third Court Rank.
*The second highest position available in this Ministry is Vice-Minister (侍郎 Jirō). There can be two Vice-Ministers in this Ministry. They are holders of the Lower Senior Fourth Court Rank.
*Civil Officials (文官 Bunkan) are a type of government official and are those that work in the various Departments, Ministries and government offices within the Outer Court. Their responsibilities are determined by their rank and position. They are holders of the Upper Senior Sixth Court Rank.
*Administrative Officials (施政官 Shiseikan) are specialized officials that work in the Six Ministries but differ from Civil Officials. Their responsibilities are unknown.
==Members==
===Sai===
Sai (蔡 Sai) was the last known Minister during Shi Senka's reign and the first during Shi Ryuuki's reign. He was stripped of his position and arrested for extorting money and accepting bribes. Sai also attempted to counterfeit the Sa Clan Head's ring. He was succeeded by Ro.
===Ro===
Ro (魯 Ro) was the last known Minister during Shi Ryuuki's reign. He was originally a Civil Official despite being offered many promotions and powerful positions, saying he found the job rewarding. He eventually became the Minister for this Ministry after being recognised for his past achievements and Sai's downfall.
===Wa===
Wa (和 Wa) was a Civil Official in this Ministry during Shi Senka's reign and Shi Ryuuki's reign. He got his rank through bribery. Wa has presumedly been dismissed for accepting bribes and fraud. He was promised advancement of his career and money in exchange for harassing Kou Shuurei and To Eigetsu.
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