In ancient times, as a crucial tool for mobilizing troops, the role of the tiger talisman could not be ignored. Given the variability of human behavior, the military only recognizes the tiger charm and not the person. In the process of deploying troops, the tiger charm played a huge role. When the imperial court decided to mobilize the army, it would send envoys to carry half a tiger talisman for verification, and only if the left and right were verified correctly, the order to send troops could take effect. The presence of the Tiger Charm ensures the accurate transmission of commands and avoids errors caused by human factors.
1. The function and importance of the tiger talisman.
In ancient China, in order to ensure that the king avoided mistakes in the process of conveying orders and dispatching troops, a token was needed as a certificate, which was the tiger talisman. The army only recognizes the tiger charm and does not recognize the person, in case of mistakes. It is rumored that the tiger talisman was invented by Jiang Ziya, a military strategist of the Zhou Dynasty. The ancients revered the tiger as the king of beasts, believing that it was invincible in jungle warfare, so in the military field, many people respected the tiger. The tiger talisman was based on this and made into the shape of a tiger, which is called the tiger talisman. It is not only a token, but also a symbol of authority and status.
2. The historical evolution and production process of the tiger talisman.
The Tiger Fu originated in the Zhou Dynasty and was invented by Jiang Ziya. The original tiger charm was made of bamboo, but later it was made of metal, and the shape gradually evolved from bamboo to tiger. Tiger talismans were prevalent in the Warring States and Qin and Han dynasties, and the archaeological discoveries of tiger talismans in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty were made of gilt, and in the Warring States period, there were bronze tiger talismans. The tiger talisman is generally divided into two halves, the shape of the two halves is the same as the inscription, the right half is stored in the emperor or the imperial court, and the left half is issued to the generals. Only when the two halves are merged can troops be dispatched, and only Tiger Talismans that are in the same group can be merged. This unique production process and verification method makes the tiger talisman extremely credible.
3. The practical application and influence of the tiger talisman in warfare.
In ancient warfare, if the tiger talisman was ignored only by people, the generals could be deceived by the usurper, resulting in serious losses. In the fifty-first chapter of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Cao Cao Chibi was defeated, and Zhuge Liang took the opportunity to capture the guard Chen Jiao and capture the tiger talisman. Subsequently, Zhuge Liang used the tiger talisman to mobilize the defenders of Jingzhou, so that Zhang Fei successfully captured Jingzhou. After that, the same means were used to transfer the defenders of Xiangyang, and then capture Xiangyang. It can be seen that a small talisman is enough to blind the local army, cause a waste of resources, and may even lead to the loss of the war. Therefore, the influence of the Tiger Talisman in the war should not be underestimated.
Fourth, the inheritance and historical value of the tiger talisman.
As an important token in the ancient military field, the tiger charm has witnessed the successes and failures of many wars in the history of our country. It is not only a practical tool, but also a cultural symbol. With the passage of history, the tiger talisman gradually withdrew from the military stage, but the historical story and wisdom behind it are still worthy of our inheritance and development. Today, we can use the Tiger Charm as a carrier to review history, draw lessons and lessons, and take history as a mirror to better understand and grasp the changes and development in the modern military field.
The tiger charm has a pivotal position in the ancient military field of our country. It has played an important role in ensuring the accurate transmission of orders, safeguarding national interests and ruling stability. Through the analysis of the historical evolution, practical application and value of the tiger talisman, we can better understand the ancient military system and culture, and provide reference for the development of the modern military field.
Dear readers, I hope you can appreciate the weight and wisdom of history from the small talisman of the tiger talisman.