Robes of Jǐnyī Wèi: Ming Imperial Guards: 锦衣卫明制飞鱼服 : Jǐnyīwèi 锦衣卫: lit: 'brocade-clad guard' was the imperial secret police that served the emperors of the Ming dynasty in China. The guard was founded by the Hongwu Emperor in 1368 to serve as his personal