The official position of bodyguard has appeared in China for a long time. They belonged to the Emperor's cronies. When the Qing Dynasty was outside Guanwai, it also established a system of bodyguards. When Nurhaci was in the company, he was often followed by bodyguards, hunting together and going to the battlefield to spy on military intelligence.
These guards were mainly from Nurhaci's family and past attendants, as well as warriors selected by the Eight Banner Army, as well as the sons of clans and heroes.
At that time, the guard system was relatively simple. When it came to the Emperor Taiji, although the guards were distinguished by rank and treatment. But the relationship with the emperor is still very close.
Emperor Taiji once led people on hunting, and the bodyguard Baha mistakenly believed that the deer shot by Emperor Taiji was shot by him, so he quarreled with Emperor Taiji. Finally, it turns out to be Baha XV. However, Emperor Taiji did not add to Baha's sin because of this.
By the time the Qing Dynasty entered the customs, the relatively simple system of the past could no longer be applied. So, a lot of changes have been made. Plus in order to buy people's hearts.
During the Shunzhi period, Dorgon expanded the number of bodyguards in the name of the Shunzhi Emperor. Let those ministers and heroes recommend their children to the palace. Bodyguards were close to the emperor. This is equivalent to a special honor.
Because of their different responsibilities, the guards were divided into the imperial guards and the Qianqingmen guards and the three flag guards to distinguish them. As the Qing Dynasty gradually sat firm in the world, the guard system underwent some changes. In the beginning, the guards were only confined to Manchuria and Mongolia, which were white, yellow, and yellow.
Later, it began to be extended to the selection of the Eight Banners, and the children of the Eight Banners Ministers also had hereditary power. Bodyguards have also become a way to solve the livelihood of the clan. In order to show the talent of the world, Wu Zhuangyuan, who is mainly Han Chinese, was selected as a bodyguard.
Generally speaking, the work of the bodyguards is to guard the important places in the palace, as well as to accompany the emperor and participate in various ceremonies, parades and other affairs. In daily life, you must also help to send and receive official documents and handle chapters.
On the whole, the treatment of the guards is relatively high. They could wear yellow coats, which belonged to the royal family, the general Minister of Culture and Military Affairs. It cannot be worn if it is not a special gift. Wear a flower plume on top. First-class guards wear a flower plume, which is made of peacock plumes. Moreover, the guards can also use python robes, beads and other clothing. This has greatly exceeded that of officials of the same rank.
The emperor would also often give them some very generous rewards. Among the guards, the first-class guards belong to the higher ranks.
They are the rank of Zheng Sanpin . If you compare it in the same direction, the words of the Jingguan are the same level as the Secretary of the Dali Temple, the Zhan ShiFu Zhan Shi. For magistrates, it was Suncheon Fu Yin, Fengtian Fu Yin one rank.
However, there is a difference with these officials. The bodyguards worked at the emperor's side for a long time and were more easily understood by the emperor. Many times, the emperor also sent them to the people to understand the situation.
Even when some military situations are urgent, they will send guards to the front line to accompany the battle. They were the emperor's closest confidants. If the performance of the guards is not too bad, the speed of promotion is very fast. Not to mention, a relatively advanced guard like a first-class bodyguard.
Moreover, it is also very important that the guards are selected by the Eight Flags and the Clan Room, and they do not need to pass the imperial examination. Young people can get the opportunity to perform, and the speed of promotion is fast. Therefore, many guards later held high positions. This is a rare benefit for other positions.