In ancient times, hunting was an important activity for royal nobles. This activity is not just for entertainment, but also a way to display the status and power of the nobility. In ancient China, royal hunting had strict procedures and rules. Let’s take a look at the process of ancient royal hunting.

1. Preparation

The royal hunt requires a lot of preparation. First, the emperor needed to select a hunting location. This location is usually in a royal garden or among mountains and forests. Secondly, the emperor needs to choose the time of hunting. Generally speaking, the time for hunting is in autumn or winter, because the weather is cooler at this time and is suitable for hunting.

2. The Emperor Departs

On the day of hunting, the Emperor will put on hunting clothes, get on a gorgeously decorated carriage, and go to the hunting location. During the journey, the emperor would be protected by a bodyguard to avoid accidents.

3. The hunting begins

When the emperor arrives at the hunting location, the hunters will begin to release hounds to drive away the wild beasts. When the beast is driven to where the emperor is, the emperor will start shooting arrows. During the process of shooting arrows, the emperor needs to be very careful because the wild beasts may fight back.

4. The End of the Hunt

When the hunt is over, the emperor will return to the palace. On the way back to the palace, the emperor would entertain the hunters with a banquet to express his gratitude. At the same time, the emperor would give the wild animals obtained by hunting to officials or close associates.

In short, ancient royal hunting was a very important activity. In this activity, the emperor can show his power and status while also enjoying the fun of hunting. Although the grand occasion of ancient royal hunting is no longer there, we can still understand this ancient tradition through literature and film and television works.