In the Qing Dynasty, the emperor dressed himself in a "yellow jacket" as a gift, so at that time, the "yellow jacket" was particularly precious and a symbol of glory. When Cixi was in power, everyone who could make her happy gave her a "yellow jacket", so the "yellow jacket" flew all over the sky and became worthless.
At first, the yellow jacket was a kind of clothes worn by the children of the Eight Banners when riding. It is made of yellow satin, reaching to the waist, and the sleeves only reach the elbows. Because the riding action is relatively large, the design and action are more convenient. Before Emperor Qianlong, the Qing emperors rarely gave "yellow jacket", which generally existed as temporary clothes used by surrounding ministers when the emperor traveled, and it was illegal to wear it after traveling.
During the Jiaqing period, the "yellow jacket", as a tool to show the glory of the royal family, was awarded a meritorious general by the Qing emperor. During the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, more and more generals made meritorious military service, and more "yellow jackets" were awarded, but usually only courtiers such as Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang were awarded.
Finally, when Cixi was in power, there were more people who rewarded the "yellow jacket". As long as anyone can make Cixi happy, she will give that person a yellow jacket. At the same time, the treasury of the Qing Dynasty was in short supply, and the Qing government publicly auctioned the "yellow jacket", which was tens of thousands at first. However, with the proliferation of counterfeit goods, several people wearing "yellow jackets" can be seen at a glance in the street, so "yellow jackets" become 10 silver.