Second Illustration of the Foreign Prince Presenting Tribute to the Crown Prince

This page contains a diagrammatic layout of court officials and military officers positioned for a ceremony. It involves a foreign prince presenting tribute to the Crown Prince. The text is arranged spatially to indicate the standing positions of various ranks. The top half of the page represents one side of the formation. The bottom half contains text oriented upside-down. This represents the opposite side of the courtyard or hall.

On the Open Terrace

The "Open Terrace" (lutai) is the elevated stone platform in front of the palace hall where formal state rituals are performed.

original: "xiaowei zhiqing" (校尉執擎). These officers carry banners, ritual umbrellas, or symbolic weapons to mark the status of the Crown Prince.

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Senior Attendant for Favors
original: "Changhui" (長惠). This refers to a specific rank or title within the household administration of the Crown Prince, likely responsible for relaying royal benevolence.
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The following text is oriented upside-down in the original manuscript to indicate the opposite side of the spatial arrangement.

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Foreign Prince (Fanwang): A ruler or chieftain from a neighboring region who acknowledges the sovereignty of the empire through ritual.
Presenting Tribute (Jingong): The formal diplomatic process of delivering local goods as a sign of respect and alliance.
Crown Prince (Donggong): Literally the "Eastern Palace," which serves as the official residence and title for the heir apparent.
Open Terrace (Lutai): The ceremonial stage for court audiences.
Captain (Xiaowei): A military officer of intermediate rank.
Civil Official (Wenguan): Administrative or scholarly officials of the court.
Military Official (Wuguan): Officers responsible for the security and defense of the palace.
General (Jiangjun): High-ranking commanders of the imperial forces.