The ancients believed that trees must be planted in the courtyard. Why is there no tree in the Imperial Palace?

First of all, you must know that the Forbidden City is not an ordinary courtyard. The placement and design of everything in it are very particular. For example, placing a rockery in the east and designing a pond in the west have many special effects. Strict regulations are not like you can plant trees wherever you want in your home. This is not allowed.

Secondly, the construction of the Forbidden City was laid out strictly in accordance with Feng Shui, and the ordinary Feng Shui layout of private houses will not work here. After all, the Forbidden City represents the face of the royal family, and according to research I found that the Feng Shui layout of the Forbidden City is based on two static and one dynamic layout. The popular explanation is that the palace in the middle is laid out with movement, and the palaces on both sides are laid out with tranquility.

And the principle of mutual restraint of the five elements is also used in it. For example, in Feng Shui, there is a saying that the central position belongs to Wuji Earth, so if you visit the Forbidden City, you will find that, All the buildings on the central line are 3 to 5 stories high. In addition, the principle of wood overcoming earth in the Five Elements means that trees cannot be planted in the Forbidden City. Only in this way can the entire Feng Shui be improved. Revitalize it, otherwise it will become a dead end.

In addition, you should know that royal palaces are generally full of solemn rituals. When you stand outside the palace, you will naturally feel the majesty of the royal family. If you plant trees in the Forbidden City, If it does, it will destroy this artistic conception, and once autumn comes, fallen leaves will inevitably drift everywhere, and if there are fallen leaves, some palace maids and eunuchs will be sent to clean them. This will make the overall atmosphere very noisy, unlike the palace. This solemn atmosphere will seem out of place.