The Commanders of the Jinyiwei had great power in the Ming Dynasty, with strong military, political, and economic power. The following are some examples of the power of the Jinyiwei commander: A commander has an independent command structure that can mobilize troops and execute punishments. 2. The Commander of the Royal Guards can investigate cases, monitor personnel, investigate confidential information, and carry out spying activities. 3. The Commander of the Jinyiwei can participate in the selection, training and assessment of the officials supervising the palace affairs. The Commander of the Jinyiwei could also be responsible for the emperor's security and daily life affairs, such as supervising the life of the royal family, guarding the palace and mausoleum, etc. On some important occasions, the Commander of the Jinyiwei could also be responsible for etiquette and security work, such as the emperor's ascension, important banquets and celebrations, etc. The Commanders of the Jinyiwei had a lot of power in the Ming Dynasty. They had extensive political, military and economic power. They could strictly control and supervise the officials, the people and the palace.