Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms: Volume on Ceremonial Systems, Part II

To the north of the envoys, place two Masters of Ceremonial Etiquette original: "dianyi" (典儀), officials responsible for overseeing the vocal cues and pacing of the ritual. upon the Imperial Dais Imperial Dais: The "Cebi," or the raised platform and steps upon which the Emperor's throne is situated., facing each other from the east and west. Place the Stations for Ceremonial Guides original: "chi" (踟). In this context, it refers to the designated spots where attendants pause or stand during the procession. to the north of the Vermilion Courtyard Vermilion Courtyard: The "Danchi," the grand, red-paved open space in front of the main palace hall., facing each other from the east and west. Place the Masters of Ceremonies original: "zanli" (贊禮), those who lead the chanting of ritual instructions. to the north of the Directors of the Ranks original: "zhiban" (知班), officials who ensured the civil and military ranks were properly aligned., facing each other from the east and west. Place two Inner Assistants original: "neizan" (內贊), ritual assistants stationed closer to the Emperor's person. upon the floor of the Hall facing each other from the east and west.

Two Attendants for the Envoys original: "sheren" (舍人), junior officials acting as guides for the foreign visitors. are to be led to the west of the Envoys’ bowing positions, facing east. Four Attendants for the Civil and Military Officials are to be led to the north of the official ranks and slightly behind them, facing each other from the east and west.

The Attendant Ranks, the Imperial Diarists The "Qijuzhu," scribes responsible for recording the Emperor's daily speech and actions for the historical record., the Palace Censors, and the Chief Minister of the Seals are positioned upon the Hall floor, facing west. The military officers of the Commandery carrying suspended swords are positioned upon the Hall floor, facing east.

The officials of the Imperial Guard Office original: "gongweisi" (拱衛司), the bureau in charge of the security and escort of the Emperor. are positioned to the left and right of the Gate of Venerating Heaven original: "Fengtianmen" (奉天門)., facing each other from the east and west. The officials of the Pasturage Office original: "dianmusuo" (典牧所), the office responsible for the imperial herds and ceremonial horses. are positioned in front of the Imperial Escort Horses, facing each other from the east and west. The Guards of the Pacification Office are positioned below the east and west stairs of the Imperial Dais, facing each other from the east and west. Twenty-four Guard Centurions are positioned to the south of the Guard Pacifiers and slightly behind them, facing each...