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Although the Hall Of Supreme Harmony was the official seat of power, it was used only for formal, ceremonial occasions such as coronations and formal audiences. Day-to-day cabinet meetings and other affairs of state were carried out more often in the Palace of Heavenly Purity. When the Qianlong Emperor abdicated to become the Taishang Huang , he ruled from the Palace of Heavenly Purity. At the centre of the hall is a dragon throne. Above the throne hangs a large board declaring "Justice and Honour" (正大光明). Successive Qing emperors hid their succession papers behind this board in order to avoid competition among their potential heirs. |
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