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What was the "curtain" in front of the emperor's hat for?
In the ancient and mysterious land of China, the symbol of imperial power is everywhere. The crown on the head of the emperor, the supreme ruler, is not only a gorgeous ornament, but also contains profound cultural connotations and political implications. What is the purpose of the "curtain" in front of the hat?
During the Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhao Zhen sat on the dragon chair and wore the brilliant crown on his head. One day, he summoned a Taoist priest named Li Chunfeng. Li Chunfeng, this person is not only proficient in astronomy and geography, but also has a pair of discerning eyes that can perceive people's hearts. Zhao Zhen had already heard of Li Chunfeng, and this summons was to ask him about the true role of this man.
Zhao Zhen pointed to the crown on his head and asked, "Dao Chief, what is the meaning of the 'curtain' in front of my crown?" ”
Li Chunfeng smiled slightly, and a gleam flashed in his eyes. He said slowly: "Your Majesty, the effect of this is far-reaching. For one, it symbolizes the supremacy of imperial power. Each of these jade pieces has been carefully selected and polished, and its quantity, size, and shape have strict regulations, all of which show the majesty and dignity of the imperial power. ”
Zhao Zhen bowed slightly and continued to listen. Li Chunfeng continued: "Second, this is also a kind of constraint. As the Ninth Five-Year Honor, Your Majesty's words and deeds are related to national affairs. The beads hang in front of you, and whenever you look down or shake your head, they make a crisp sound, reminding you to always be mindful of your manners, words and actions. At the same time, this shielding effect also allows you to maintain a sense of mystery in the court, so that the courtiers are more in awe and respect you. ”
After Zhao Zhen heard this, he fell into deep thought. He recalled that when he first ascended the throne, he was young and vigorous, and he was easily angry because of some trivial things, which caused panic in the court. Now that I think about it, if I had kept this restraining effect in mind at that time, I might have been able to avoid many unnecessary disputes.
Li Chunfeng saw that Zhao Zhen was deep in thought, so he continued: "Your Majesty, this has a more important role, that is, to prevent being judged. In the court, your every expression and movement may be captured and interpreted by your courtiers. And this blocking effect allows you to maintain a calm and calm attitude at all times, and not be swayed by others. ”
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen suddenly realized, he understood the true role of this - not only a symbol of imperial power and a tool to restrain himself, but also a barrier to protect himself from being observed. Since then, he cherishes this tiara even more, and always reminds himself to remain calm and cautious.
However, the good times were short-lived. As time passed, Zhao Zhen gradually became obsessed with power and began to become autocratic. He no longer listened to his courtiers, nor did he care about the sufferings of the people. And the one before the crown gradually lost its role.
One day, Zhao Zhen was furious in the court and demoted a loyal courtier to a commoner. Before leaving, the courtier looked at the crown above Zhao Zhen's head with tears in his eyes, and sighed: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten the role of Nahan? It used to remind you to stay calm and cautious! ”
Zhao Zhen's heart trembled after hearing this, and he recalled the scene when he first ascended the throne and Li Chunfeng's words. He realized that he had forgotten his original intention and mission, and had forgotten the true role of the crown before him. He felt deep guilt and remorse, but everything was irreparable.
This story has been passed down to this day and has become a good story to warn future generations. It tells us that power is a double-edged sword, which can bring glory and dignity, but also make people lose themselves and lose their original intentions. And the curtain before the crown is a wake-up call to remind us to stay calm and cautious at all times.
So, back to our original question: what was the "curtain" in front of the emperor's hat for? It is not only a symbol of imperial power and a tool to restrain oneself, but also a barrier to protect oneself from being observed. However, more importantly, it reminds us to stay calm and cautious at all times, and not forget our original intention and mission. Only in this way can we go further and more steadily on the road to power.