The Jinyiwei of the Ming Dynasty were so powerful in movies and TV dramas. Where did the Jinyiwei go when the Ming Dynasty died?

The Jinyiwei of the Ming Dynasty was indeed very powerful in the movies and dramas, but the real Jinyiwei in history was not that powerful. During the Ming Dynasty, the Jinyiwei was an important organization of the imperial court responsible for protecting the safety of the palace and important figures of the imperial court. The members of the Jinyiwei were sent by the imperial court and had a certain degree of independence and command. They usually wore Jinyiwei uniforms and held weapons, looking very mighty. However, when the Ming Dynasty fell, the Jinyiwei did not all stay in the court but scattered all over the country. Some Jinyiwei were sent to guard various places, while others might be exiled to other places. For example, after the fall of the Ming Dynasty, Jinyiwei personnel were placed in various places to guard local officials and people. The Jinyiwei were not that powerful in history. Their main duty was to protect the safety of the important figures in the Imperial Palace and the Imperial Court, not to engage in war or invasion.