I was told to having have to add a red rim to my White Belt choice wearing the Black Gi. Being my level of Ki master, it would be cheating not to...
武英殿武士
Yes, these elite imperial warriors followed a strict double code of honor. They bound themselves to both Wulin (martial arts) ethics and Imperial military law.
## 1. Wude (武德) – Martial Virtue
Before serving the Emperor, a wushi was a martial artist bound by Wude, the traditional Chinese martial code of honor. It is split into two parts:
* Virtue of Deed: This demanded Humility (謙遜), Righteousness (正義), Respect (尊重), Morality (道德), and Trustworthiness (信用).
* Virtue of Mind: This demanded Courage (勇氣), Patience (忍耐), Endurance (毅力), Perseverance (恆心), and Will (意志).
## 2. Zhong (忠) – Absolute Loyalty
Once inside the Forbidden City, personal honor was entirely rewritten by loyalty to the Emperor.
* The Ultimate Duty: A guard's honor meant being a living shield.
* Self-Sacrifice: Protecting the Emperor overrode family, personal safety, and style rivalries.
* Failure as Dishonor: Allowing harm to the Emperor meant execution and dishonor for the warrior's entire family.
## 3. Yong (勇) – Martial Bravery
Bravery was not just a feeling; it was a legal and moral requirement.
* No Retreat: Turning your back in battle was the ultimate disgrace.
* The Baturu Ideal: True honor meant earning the title of Baturu (brave warrior) through aggressive, selfless feats of strength on the battlefield or in palace trials.
Would you like to know about the punishments for breaking this code, or how guards were tested on their loyalty?
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So, what you think? What is real here... and what just a militant psychosis.
