Chapter 58 – Armlet

Author’s Notes:

Regarding the issue of whether dragon-shaped patterns exceed regulations: After the Song Dynasty, dragons became more secularized, and dragon patterns began to be widely used by the common folk. Their images were simple and naive, often symbolizing auspiciousness, such as dragon boats and dragon dances. However, the use of five-clawed dragons and four-clawed pythons was strictly prohibited.

Firearms: I looked it up, and they existed as early as the Song Dynasty. By the Ming Dynasty, there were already specialized units like the Divine Arsenal. Therefore, the appearance of firearms in this context shouldn’t be surprising.