Imperial Stewardship
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The Chidao Emperor Imperial Household | Imperial Stewardship Teachings of the Empire
Ministries & Secretariats: Ministry of Truth | Ministry of Purity | Ministry of Stability Chao Suweiai formerly known as National Diet Defunct:
Political Factions: Guanchang | Kantai-ha (Navy) | Gunbatsu (Army) | Shanghu (Traders) Defunct: Other institutions Tianchao Chuandui | Imperial Armed Forces | Young Wandering Society | Tegong |
The Imperial Stewardship, overseen by the Head Steward is an organisation within the Imperial Household. The stewards oversee and control the entrance and departure of goods from the premises of the Imperial Household. Their most public function is within the Daocheng Palace where they welcome or refuse entry to international diplomats who come to pay tribute to the Heavenly Light. The stewards work closely with the Imperial Treasury and the National Museum to correctly appraise the financial and historical value of tribute that is offered. While international affairs are formally delegated to the Ministry of Stability, the power of the Imperial Stewardship to deny entrance to diplomats gives real power to the institute.
Stewards
Traditionally, the stewards give up their last name once they join the service of the emperor. Instead they take the regal name of the emperor as their new last name and are given new first names by the emperor. The
| Name | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shen Chidao | 1659 - | Served as head steward since 1659 |
| Wan Chidao | 1659 - | |
| Song Chidao | 1659 - 1669 | Gave birth to a son of the emperor in 1669. |
| Fu Chidao | 1669 - |
