Zhonghe Hall was built in the 18th year of Yongle in Ming Dynasty (AD 1420). It was named "Gai Hua Temple" in the early Ming Dynasty, and was renamed "Zhongji Temple" after reconstruction. There is still ink on the ceiling of "Zhongji Temple" in Ming Dynasty.
In the first year of Shunzhi in Qing Dynasty (AD 1644), the Qing royal family entered the palace, and in the second year (AD 1645), the relay hall was changed to Zhonghe Hall.
The plaque of Zhonghe Hall "Holding Jue Zhong" is Gan Long's imperial pen. Da Mo Yu was published. "The human heart is only in danger, the heart is only small, but only refined and unique." The heart is sinister, but the mind is subtle. Intensive research should be single-minded, honest and keep the middle ground.
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Palace use
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the use function of Zhonghe Hall was basically the same, that is, the emperor rested and prepared here before attending large-scale celebrations in Taihe Hall. In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, emperors are usually worshipped and performed by officials who preside over the celebration before attending the celebration in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
In addition, every spring, during the Xiannongtan Festival, the emperor would go to the Zhonghe Hall to read the bamboo board of ode and check the farm tools used for farming. Before attending the Temple of Heaven, Ditan, National Altar, Ancestral Temple and other similar activities, the emperor will also read a memorial service here.
The Qing Dynasty compiled a royal genealogy every seven years. After the compilation work is completed, a ceremony will be held in Zhonghe Hall and presented to the emperor for review. When Empress Dowager Cixi was awarded the national emblem, the emperor also went to Zhonghe Hall to read the proposed memorial.
Sometimes the emperor will summon officials or give food here.
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