Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms, Volume on Ceremonial Systems III

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The character "軍" (Jun) indicates the outer perimeter of the formation, composed of standing soldiers or units of the Imperial Guard.

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Banner of the North Peak White armor Banner of the East Peak Blue-green armor
The Five Sacred Peaks (Wuyue) represent the cardinal directions. The North Peak is Mount Heng (Hengshan, Shanxi), and the East Peak is Mount Tai (Taishan, Shandong). The guards' armor colors correspond to the elemental associations of the directions (Wood/Blue-Green for East, etc.).
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Imperial Treasure Table Four people
Banner of the Central Peak Yellow armor Ceremonial Fan
The Central Peak is Mount Song (Songshan, Henan), associated with the element Earth and the color yellow. The "Treasure Tables" (Bao'an) are portable stands carrying sacred regalia or ritual texts.
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Imperial Treasure Table Four people
Ceremonial Fan

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Banner of the West Peak White armor Banner of the South Peak Red armor
The West Peak is Mount Hua (Huashan, Shaanxi), and the South Peak is Mount Heng (Hengshan, Hunan). These represent the final two pillars of the terrestrial realm in this cosmic formation.
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