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Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms: Ceremonial Systems
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Armored Soldier Armored Soldier
Armored Soldier Heart Flag Blue Armor Armored Soldier Armored Soldier Room Flag Blue Armor Armored Soldier
The "Heart" (Xin) and "Room" (Fang) flags represent two of the Twenty-Eight Mansions of the Chinese constellations, both part of the Azure Dragon of the East. This corresponds with the blue armor worn by this unit.
Crossbow Crossbow
Armored Soldier Armored Soldier
Officer in Charge of the Guard
original: "知隊仗官" (Zhi duizhang guan). This official was responsible for the discipline and precise positioning of the ceremonial guard during processions.
Pipa Lute Xiao Flute Xiao Flute Musician Musician Rhythmic Bamboo
original: "戩竹" (Jianzhu). This likely refers to a rhythmic percussion instrument made of bamboo used to keep time for the marchers and other musicians.
Pipa Lute Xiao Flute Xiao Flute Musician Musician Rhythmic Bamboo
Officer in Charge of the Guard
Armored Soldier Armored Soldier
Armored Soldier Danger Flag Blue Armor Armored Soldier Armored Soldier Void Flag Blue Armor Armored Soldier
The "Danger" (Wei) and "Void" (Xu) constellations are part of the Black Tortoise of the North. Their inclusion here suggests the formation is transitioning between directional quadrants or represents a combined ceremonial force.
Crossbow Crossbow
Armored Soldier Armored Soldier
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