Diagram 1: A Feudal Prince Presenting Tribute to the Eastern Palace

This diagram illustrates the ceremonial or military formation for a tribute mission to the Crown Prince. The layout shows several gates arranged in two columns. Labels for hidden banners and armored soldiers appear at the top and bottom. The text at the bottom of the page is printed upside down in the original. This suggests a symmetrical or mirrored tactical arrangement for the procession.

Feudal Prince (Fanwang): A member of the imperial family granted a regional title and territory.
Eastern Palace (Donggong): The official residence of the Crown Prince. The term is also used to refer to the heir apparent.

Hidden Banners original: "Fuqi" (伏旗)

Gate　　　　　Gate

Gate　　　　　Gate

Gate　　　　　Gate

The following text is inverted in the original manuscript to indicate the formation as seen from the opposite direction.

Hidden Banners

In this context, "hidden" or "ambush" (fu) refers to reserve guards or banners stationed out of the direct line of sight to maintain the solemnity and security of the ceremonial space.