👑 In our journey to explore traditional cultural values through the Ngu Hanh Culturnal **series, today we will delve into the four treasures represented of four special function cards in the board game Thiên Mệnh.
🐲 Golden Seal in the card Thien Menh
Thien Menh (Heaven's Command), meaning "mandate of heaven," symbolizes the king's absolute power. In the game, the Thien Menh card reshuffles all policy cards, like a royal decree. It features a golden dragon seal, policy scrolls, and a red wax seal, inspired by tiles from Hoa Lư ancient capital.
🗡️ Jade Rings in the card Noi Gian
Noi Gian (Insider) refers to someone from within one's own side who benefits the enemy. In the game, the Noi Gian card can immediately block an opponent's strategic action. This tactic was commonly used during The Anarchy of the 12 Warlords period. The card features various items used for espionage, such as rings (marriage), jade (bribery), sulfur (poison)…
🧨 Wooden Soldiers in the card Hoa Cong
Hoa Cong (Fire Attack) is a tactic involving fire attacks or incendiary weapons. Historically, General Nguyễn Bặc helped Đinh Bộ Lĩnh defeat the warlord Phạm Bạch Hổ using this strategy. The Hun Sơn monument, meaning "smoky mountain," still exists today and is linked to this event. The Hoa Cong card features a battle map with wooden soldiers arranged on top to illustrate the attack plan.
📜 Sketching Paper in the card Sao Tap
Sao Tap (Plagiarism) is an ancient Sino-Vietnames term with two meanings. At its basic level, it refers to collecting and compiling writtings into a volume, symbolizing the ability to retrieve and reuse discarded policy cards in the game. On a deeper level, the Sao Tap card also implies a surprise attack from behind, representing a sudden and unpredictable tactic.
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