Is there anything else to say about the water tank in the Forbidden City besides the fire prevention function?

When we travel to the Forbidden City in Beijing, we can often see water tanks placed everywhere. These water tanks are so big that they can be seen everywhere. If you think about it carefully, you will understand that this water tank actually plays a role in fire prevention, because in ancient times, their fire extinguishing devices were not perfect, and the only way was to splash water. The Forbidden City is still so big, if there is a place to run water, others can't get there in time.

I think these water tanks not only have fire prevention function, but also have a certain feng shui status. After all, it is in the palace, and the people in the palace are basically superstitious. After all, they have been sitting in such a high position, and it is very normal to cherish their lives. They are also very concerned about Feng Shui. Therefore, the placement of these tanks should not only be able to put out the fire as quickly as possible, but also conform to a certain feng shui status, because if these tanks make the feng shui of the palace worse, it is very unlucky.

In fact, these water tanks also have a very auspicious name, called auspicious tanks. In ancient times, people were very afraid of fire. Even in their eyes, living was something closer to the gods, so when they caught fire, they would not say that they were on fire, but that they had walked away.

In fact, these tanks are filled with water all year round. In winter, in order to prevent the water from freezing, they leave a small gap between the bottom of the tank and the ground when they put it down, so that they can make a fire under it to prevent the water from freezing in winter. They will also put on a cotton "suit" for the tank.

The above is my opinion, I hope it will help you.