Qing Dynasty as in Chinese historyThe last feudal dynasty, itsAbsolute rule of the feudal monarchyReaching its peak, there are also some unique official positions that have emerged, such as:Captain of the Guard
This is not what is so-called in those Qing court dramas"Ouchi Guard".It isA military attaché of the first gradeThe breadth of its terms of reference and the magnitude of its power are unparalleled.
So what are the functions and powers of the Minister of the Interior?What is the difference between it and the traditional Ouchi guard?
The Qing Dynasty's ministers were under the imperial powerImportant GuardiansTheir presence ensured the safety of the Emperor, and what really exalted the Ministers of the Guards was not just because they were responsible for organization and commandThousands of guards, and because of themThe scope of the authority is wide and the power is great
The post of Minister of the Interior of the Guard was established as early as possibleThe Qing Dynasty ruled for nine yearsAt that time, Emperor Shunzhi of the Qing Dynasty specially ordered Ao Bai to be in charge of the guards, which also marked the post of Minister of the GuardOfficially established.
And after that, numerousFamous generals and virtuous ministersThey successively served as ministers of the guards, and they had both military and political expertise, not only selecting and managing the guards, but also commanding the pro-army of the three banners, and concurrently serving as eachCommander-in-chief of the service
At the same time, so are theyParticipate in government affairsimportant members, involvedCouncil of Ministers of the King, able to make decisions on military affairs. In the Shunzhi and Kangxi periods, he led the ministers of the guardThe status is sublimeIt is conceivable that whether it is in the upper court or in the upper class, it must be rankedBefore the bachelor's degree
However, over time, the power and position of the Minister of the Interior of the GuardIt's changed, especially in the late Qianlong period, the imperial court revoked the Council of Ministers of the Parliamentary King, which had long existed in name only, and the ministers of the guard were completely lostParliamentary power
In the subsequent Jiaqing and Daoguang years, they gradually became princes and noblesHonorary Appointments。While status is still high, actual political power has become negligibleNominal official position
The Minister of the Guards played a vital role in the stability of the Qing Dynasty's imperial power, as the closest to the emperorCore**, they are not only the emperor's personal guards, but also a symbol of the extension of imperial power. The people who held the position had both the power of the vassals and the status of the princes and kings, which made them in the courtPrestigious and admired
It is precisely because of the actual holding of such powerful power that it has also led to some of the ministers of the guardArrogance and abuse of powerThe tendency of Ao Bai is a clear example of this, and he is becauseBreach of duty, resulting in the destruction of their own career. This also became one of the reasons why the imperial court no longer gave too much power to the ministers of the guards.
Although the Minister of the Interior of the Guard became one in the later periodNominal official position, but they left behind the imperial power of the Qing DynastyImportant chaptersThe power they once displayed was undeniably profound.
Whether it is protecting the personal safety of the emperor, leading the palace forbidden army, or participating in major court affairs, the official position of leading the Minister of the Interior and the Interior of the Guard witnesses the original powerful imperial power of the Qing Dynasty and the imperial powerGuardian's Legacy
The first minister of the Qing Dynasty, Ao Bai, was born at the head of the Three Banners in ManchuriaInlaid with yellow flags,His life is like a legend, he followed Huang Taiji to conquer Korea, attack the Ming Dynasty, and made great achievements, excellentMilitary talent and decisive decision-makingSo that he won the trust and appreciation of Huang Taiji.
The post of Minister of the Interior of the Guard, which was formally established in the ninth year of Shunzhi, was strengthened by AobaiControl over the guardsto ensure the absolute safety of the emperor. This marked the centralization and strengthening of imperial power in the Qing Dynasty, as well as the strengthening of this positionHigh level of trust and attention
As the first Minister of the Guard, Ao Bai was acceptedAttention and attention, his many equal military exploits and outstanding talents made him occupy a dominant position in the Shunzhi Dynasty, and thus ushered in his ownThe pinnacle of life
In the sixth year of Kangxi, Emperor Kangxi was only 17 years oldTake back power, accusing Aobai of being a rebel who was intimidated by the throne, triggeredAo Bai lost groundThe dismal end of the .
In the late Qing Dynasty, he held the influence of the position of Minister of the Interior of the GuardGradually weakening, the Daoguang period even reduced to the existence of the name only, reflectedWeakening of power and institutional reform
Although Aobai's political career relied on himAmazing talent and astute decision-makingbrought about a rise, but in the end, he also became the Minister of the Interior of the Guard in the glorious historyPassers-by
The Great Inner Guard of the Qing Dynasty, as the emperor'sDedicated bodyguard, they have the important task of protecting the emperor's safety, and between the emperor's words and deeds, they are waiting by their side like a shadow, dealing with all kinds of thingsPotential hazards。When the threat from the outside world approached, the Ouchi guards becameUnusual alertnessand take immediate action to protect the emperor's safety.
In order to become a Ouchi guard, people with a family background can be eligible, and they must beThe children of the Three Banners, which means that they came from the three flags directly under the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, includingInlaid yellow flags, positive yellow flags and positive white flags. These flags have an extremely high status and importance because they represent the emperor'sDirect power and control
The selection conditions are strict for the Ouchi guardsPersonal ability and family prestigeIn the first place, there are only a few people who can be the emperor's cronies. Only a very small number of talents with excellent overall quality are selected and accepted strictlyTraining and indoctrination
The selected Ouchi guards hold an exclusive symbolYellow coat and feathers, the yellow coat is a special gift from the emperor, and they are wearing yellow grades**, implying the emperorTrust in them。The feathers were fastened to the guards' hats to distinguish them from ordinary soldiersAs a sign of respect
The number of Ouchi guards is huge, and the total is about570 people, and according to different ranks, the rank of the first-class guard isPositive three products, they can be described as strong in martial arts, and the vertical and horizontal court is like an iron wall. They practiced their martial arts with great care, practicing day and night to deal with any possible threat.
In addition to being on an important mission, Ouchi guards also enjoyBroad political privileges, their promotion speed and strength even exceed other **, they can be easily promoted and obtainedGlory and wealth
Like the well-known He Shen, he is from oneThe guards started, step by step promoted to the official position of the first minister of the imperial front, enjoying top power and status.
Although they have a noble status, it is not all smooth sailing, and they need to go through strictnessSelection and trainingand, once selected, must take onDifficult duty, willing to put in the effort and effort.
At the same time, they must also strictly adhere to certainSecrets and taboos, any action against the will of the emperor could make them spurned.
The Great Inner Guards of the Qing Dynasty were under the power of the emperorPerfectly embodied, their presence provided protection to the emperor and allowed him to govern with peace of mind. However, this position is not oneEasy work, which requires the person in charge to haveOutstanding personal qualitiesand take great responsibility for their mission.
Therefore, the elite who was trusted and became Ouchi's bodyguard was undoubtedly the emperorOne of the closest people,And also to themThe glory of the familyThe best proof of this.
Led the Minister of the Guard in the Qing DynastyStatus, power, and historical evolution,From a strong and domineering military attaché, to becoming the focus of the power struggle, and then gradually evolvingFictitious official position, the fate of the Minister of the Guard, witnessed the ups and downs of the Qing Dynasty.
However, although the historical status of the Ministers of the Guards has been determined, there are still many stories about themMany unsolved mysteries。For example, they are in a power struggleSpecific roles and influences, as well as their actual role in the political structure of the Qing Dynasty, all need to be further studied and **.