Central Protector of the Army中护军

Commander of the imperial guard and selector of military officers (中护军). A position of great trust, controlling access to the emperor and military appointments.

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The Central Protector of the Army (中护军 zhōng hùjūn) was a key military post responsible for commanding the imperial guard and selecting military officers. Zhao Yun held this position under Shu Han, reflecting Liu Bei’s deep trust. In Wei, the Sima family used control of this position to consolidate power before establishing the Jin dynasty.

References

  • Chen Shou, Records of the Three Kingdoms (三国志)
  • Fan Ye, Book of the Later Han (后汉书)