In addition to the fire protection function of the water tank in the Forbidden City, is there any other explanation?

When we travel to the Forbidden City in Beijing, we often see water tanks placed everywhere. These water tanks are very large and can be seen everywhere. If we think about it carefully, we can understand that this water tank In fact, it plays a role in fire prevention, because in ancient times, their fire extinguishing equipment was not very perfect, and the only method was pouring water. The Forbidden City is still so big, so if there is a water leak, other people will It is impossible to arrive in time, so water tanks everywhere can help put out the fire.

I think these water tanks, in addition to their own fire protection function, also have a certain Feng Shui status. After all, they are in the palace. The people in the palace are basically superstitious. After all, they have been on so many It is very normal to cherish life in high positions. They are also very concerned about Feng Shui. Therefore, the placement of these tanks must not only be able to extinguish fires as quickly as possible, but also conform to a certain Feng Shui status, because if these tanks make the palace If the feng shui becomes bad, it will be very unlucky.

These water tanks actually have a very auspicious name, called auspicious tanks. In ancient times, people were very afraid of fire, and even regarded them as being closer to the gods. Things, so when there is a fire, they will not say that it is on fire, but that it is leaking.

In fact, these water tanks are filled with water all year round. In winter, in order to prevent the water from freezing, they will leave a gap between the bottom of the tank and the ground when placing the tank. A small gap allows a fire to be lit underneath and the water will not freeze in the winter, and they also dress the tank in a cotton "suit."

The above is my opinion, I hope it will be helpful to you.