He Juan (1714-1799) was an official during the Yongzheng and Qianlong dynasties of the Qing Dynasty, who served as the left attendant of the military department, the shangshu of the military department, the left deputy of the capital of the capital inspection yuan, and the eunuch of the eastern factory. He is called "Nakado" because he held the official position of "Nakado". So, what kind of official position is "Zhongtang"? What kind of power and status does it represent? These questions are answered in detail below.
1. The meaning of the middle hall
"Zhongtang" is an official name of the Qing Dynasty, which can be simply understood as the name of an official position. In the middle of the Qing Dynasty, it was a position held by officials below the sixth rank and three grades, which was equivalent to the rank of first-grade Fuxun, seventh-grade Manchurian fifth-class doctor, first-class general soldier of the five-rank Han army, chief of the fourth-grade governor's office, and second-grade cabinet bachelor. His official position is equivalent to that of the Attendant and Attendant of the Criminal Department. Subordinate to the "middle and important officers" in the cabinet, that is, cabinet members. The middle hall was the lowest position in the cabinet body, but they were still the emperor's attendants and were trusted and valued by the emperor.
Second, the reason why Wakan served as the middle hall
Hejun's experience in Qing officialdom is tortuous and unique. His grandfather was the Manchurian horse Yanei, and his father was a famous tribute student and an official of the Bingbu Cultural Selection Department. He himself obtained the title of Jin Shi through the high school examination, entered the officialdom, and began his political career. His talents and efforts soon gained the appreciation and love of Emperor Yongzheng, and he became a close confidant during the Yongzheng period. He has been sent to various places to solve problems many times, and has also held several official positions himself. His loyalty and ability to work were recognized by several emperors.
During the Qianlong period, due to the victory in the Fourth Tibetan War and a series of disputes over land issues, some differences and contradictions arose within the Qing Dynasty. There was also some factional pressure in the Qianlong cabinet. In this case, Wakan was promoted to the middle hall and joined the cabinet. In this way, through the identity of the middle hall, you can better work for your own regiment and protect your own interests. At the same time, Nakado is also a gradual promotion path for cabinet members, giving Wakan the opportunity to develop more in the official field.
3. The significance of Wakan as the middle hall
1. Raised the rank of Wakan: Nakado is a brilliant third-rank official, equivalent to the ambassador of modern officials. By serving as the middle hall, Wakan's rank was raised, and his power was correspondingly strengthened. This laid a firmer foundation for his later promotion in officialdom.
2. Deepened his connection with the emperor: Nakado was a close confidant of the emperor, and the emperor trusted them very much. By serving as the middle hall, Wakan strengthened his ties with the emperor and also helped him achieve more victories in the power struggle. In addition, if the emperor had certain ideas, Nakado, as their close friend, could also convey certain messages to the emperor.
3. Increased influence of Wakan: The middle hall can influence the decisions of other members of the cabinet, and can also affect the decisions of the emperor through the cabinet. Wakan's appointment as the middle hall allowed his influence to further grow in the cabinet.
To sum up, Hejun is called Zhongtang because he held this position in Qing Dynasty officialdom. Zhongtang was a position in the Qing cabinet, and Hejun's appointment as Zhongtang strengthened his ties with the emperor, raised his rank and influence, and paved the way for his later development in the official field.