A Study On The Operating Mechnaism Of Guarding Internal Officials In The Late Ming Dynasity

Compared with internal officials in different dynasties in the Ming dynasty,the characteristics of sending internal officials to be stationed in various places,responsible for guarding the localities and forming a political system are unique.During the period of Yongle,the internal guards were set up.After a long period of development,they were gradually abolished during the period of Jiajing.In the Tianqi and Chongzhen dynasties,the emperor once again resumed the tradition of setting up guards in the frontier due to the deterioration of the border situation,especially the situation in eastern Liaoning.It is still a continuation of the resumption of the establishment and guarding of internal officials in the Tianqi Dynasty.The operation mechanism of guarding internal officials also embodies the distinctive characteristics of the times.The internal officials have a complex relationship with the central and local bureaucracy at all levels,which has a profound impact on the political situation in the late Ming Dynasty.The guards ’internal officials have played a role in monitoring local malpractices and strengthening the border defense system.They also have a destructive effect on the border defense because of the constraints of border duties and prestige.Therefore,it is more necessary to pass the guards’ internal officials and the central and local The relationship between bureaucrats at all levels makes a more comprehensive assessment of the guarding of internal officials.