In ancient society, the emperor was the supreme being, and his words and deeds had far-reaching influence. A word can decide a person's life and death, and an order is enough to determine the rise and fall of an entire country. This authority and influence was conveyed mainly through the holy decrees issued by the emperor, which became the concrete representation of the emperor's image and an indispensable symbol of imperial power. Therefore, the importance of the sacred purpose played a pivotal role in ancient societies goes without saying.
In TV dramas, we often see some people pretending to preach the holy decree, using this to fake the power of the tiger, leading to chaos in the world. However, there are very few such events in real history, which raises the question: why is this so?
The material and pattern of the Divine Decree.
You may have thought that the decree was just a piece of paper on which the emperor's decree was recorded, and then the emperor's seal was stamped. This is not the case, and the decree is not made of paper, but of a special piece of cloth. What's more noteworthy is that this piece of fabric is not an ordinary material, but is woven from the finest silk, which is extremely precious and rare. Ordinary people simply can't buy cloth of this material, and even if they can, it costs a lot of money.
In addition, this piece of fabric is also embroidered with various patterns, such as auspicious clouds, cranes, dragons and phoenixes, etc. These patterns are meticulously crafted from gold or colored threads, presenting the ultimate in delicacy and luxury. These patterns were not only used for decoration, but also to show the majesty and dignity of the emperor. Different patterns represent different grades and meanings. For example, the patterns of auspicious clouds and cranes are usually used for more than five grades, while the lower grades can only use yellow silk cloth without any patterns.
Thus, if someone tried to forge the decree, it was necessary to find a unique craftsman who could make the cloth and pattern. However, these artisans usually worked in the royal palace and were strictly managed and supervised, making them difficult for ordinary people to easily access. Even if someone can find such a craftsman, it will take a lot of time and money to make a cloth that is comparable to the Divine Decree, and it must also be ensured that it will not be discovered. This is not a small amount of difficulty and risk.
The first word on the decree.
The first word to be remembered in the holy decree is the word "Feng". This unique zigzag is not drawn with a traditional brush, but is skillfully embroidered with a needle and thread.
The uniqueness of the word "Feng" lies not only in the uniqueness of its production process, but also in the fact that it is not randomly embellished on the holy decree, but skillfully inlaid on the first auspicious cloud of the holy decree. The auspicious clouds of each decree are hand-embroidered, and their positions are different, making the word "Feng" on each decree a unique existence, which undoubtedly demonstrates its uniqueness. Such a design makes it impossible for anyone to imitate the exact same character "Feng", because its position and the shape of the auspicious clouds cannot be copied.
Issuance and review of the Holy Decree.
The issuance of the decree was an extremely solemn matter, and its procedures were rigorous and interlocking, involving multiple levels and departments such as the emperor, the cabinet, the local government, and the six ministries. First, the power to issue the decree was exercised by the Emperor himself or by appointing a designated person to act on his behalf, which was not a frivolous matter and should not be abused. In general, the Emperor delegated the approval and approval of the Cabinet, which was the highest advisory body to the Emperor and consisted of ministers who were well-versed in government affairs, and whose duties included assisting in the conduct of state affairs, deliberating and drafting decrees, and supervising and enforcing them.
The review process of the Holy Decree further involves the local government, who is responsible for the implementation and implementation of the Emperor's will according to the content of the Holy Decree, and reports and feedback on the execution of the decree. It is almost impossible to falsify the attempt to falsify the decree in this link, and to convince all the localities** that it is the true decree.
Furthermore, the review of the Holy Decree needs to be strictly checked by the six departments. These six ministries were the highest administrative bodies in ancient times, managing all aspects of the state, including personnel, finance, etiquette, military, judicial, engineering, etc. If someone tries to falsify the decree, it is necessary to ensure that the ** of the six parts are not aware of it, which is also an almost impossible task.
Overall, the issuance and review of the decree is a complex process involving multiple levels and departments. There are strict rules and procedures for each step, and there are detailed records and archives for each decree. Forgery of the decree requires avoiding all supervision and inspection throughout the process, which is undoubtedly an exceptionally difficult and dangerous task. Under such a system, ensuring the authenticity and legitimacy of the divine decree becomes an insurmountable problem.