The ancients paid attention to planting trees in the courtyard. Why are there no trees in the Forbidden City?

First of all, we must know that the Forbidden City is not an ordinary quadrangle. Everything in it is arranged and designed in a special way. For example, putting a rockery in the east and designing a pond in the west have strict rules, unlike planting trees wherever you want at home, which is impossible.

Secondly, the construction of the Forbidden City is strictly in accordance with the feng shui layout, and the feng shui layout of ordinary houses is not feasible here. After all, the Forbidden City represents the face of the royal family, and according to research, the feng shui layout of the Forbidden City is based on two static movements. The popular explanation is that the palace in the middle is in a dynamic layout, and the palaces on both sides are in a static layout.

In addition, the principle of the coexistence of five elements also applies. For example, in Feng Shui, it is said that the central location belongs to Wuji soil, so if you visit the Forbidden City, you will find that the buildings in the center are all 3-5 stories high, and with the principle of five elements, you must never plant trees in the Forbidden City. Only in this way can the whole Feng Shui be revitalized, otherwise it will be a dead end.

In addition, we should know that the royal palace is generally full of that solemn sense of ceremony, that is, when you stand outside the palace, you will naturally feel the majesty of the royal family. If you plant trees in the Forbidden City, it will destroy this artistic conception, and once the leaves are all over the floor, some maids and eunuchs will be sent to clean it, which will make the overall atmosphere very noisy and will be out of place compared with the solemn atmosphere of the Palace.