Why did ancient generals like to wear cloaks? Is it really just to show off? In fact, cloaks play an important role in the battlefield, so don’t underestimate the wisdom of the ancients. You said it was for the sake of good looks, that's really handsome.

Why did ancient generals like to wear cloaks? Is it really just to show off? In fact, cloaks play an important role in the battlefield, so don’t underestimate the wisdom of the ancients. Today we will talk about this topic. The generals in the film and television dramas always wear a piece of cloth outside the armor. If you say he keeps warm, he will not be effective.

You said it was for the sake of good looks, that's really handsome. In fact, the cloak worn by the general in film and television dramas should have been called "cloak" in ancient times. Why does the general like to wear a cloak? Because when he takes the lead in charge, the air resistance will increase, and as he runs, he runs to the end.

So brothers fight with me! Become a brother and rush for me! The safety factor has increased greatly, hahaha... Just kidding! One of the functions of the cloak is to keep warm, but some film and television dramas have simplified the cloak for the sake of being handsome. The cloak also has spring and autumn and winter clothes. The spring and autumn clothes are a whole thick cloth that can wrap the whole body, and there are fillings in the winter clothes.

The key to defense in most ancient feudal dynasties was in the northern region, where the weather was cold, and adding a cloak to keep it warm. If the environment conditions are harsh when the marching is long distance, the cloak can be used as both a mat and a quilt, and the general's cloak is generally very bright in color. For example, the bright red and snow-white are very conspicuous on the battlefield, for fear that the enemy will not be able to tell the difference. Aren’t they afraid that the enemy will shoot him to death with an arrow?

To a large extent, it is more people than people in the era of cold weapons. Whoever has more troops will have greater confidence in winning. Therefore, the ancient battlefield may have invested tens of thousands of people at a time, or even hundreds of thousands of people. With so many people arranged the array, it was very important to maintain the formation, but there was no communication tool in ancient times, and there was not even a loudspeaker, so ordinary soldiers could only see it.

Generally on the battlefield, the army has square formations, circular formations, , conical formations, goose formations, , etc. Almost all formations should be referenced by the central army. For example, if you are a soldier on the left, you will be charged with dense crowds around you. At this time, the central army's big flag is the reference for soldiers, and they can roughly know how far they have rushed out to which direction, so that they can maintain the formation.

But if there is an accident in the big cage, such as being blown off by the wind and being able to see it too far, then the formation of one side may be chaotic. At this time, the general's cloak will be highlighted. The bright cloak is like a moving flag, and the rushing soldiers will move closer to their respective generals. Form small battle formations so that they will not be defeated one by one by the enemy in their own battles.

And the head coach in charge of the central army can also make the soldiers rushing ahead feel at ease. If the clothes the head coach wears are not conspicuous, the soldiers will not see the person, and they will think the head coach has run away? The fighting spirit in my heart will immediately decrease by half. If you see the coach's bright cloak at first glance, you will feel much more calm. In addition, when retreating, the cloak also acts as the signal flag , allowing the soldiers around to see the general's position and gradually gather together to organize a more effective retreat.

However, a conspicuous cloak will also become an important target of the enemy. At this time, the general will throw away the cloak, or wear it on the soldier and take the opportunity to escape by himself. Cao Cao often plays this operation. In addition to its substantial function, the cloak also has symbolic significance. In ancient times, some generals with superb combat power liked to wear bright cloaks and accumulate fame and power in constant battles. When they reached a certain level, the enemy's heart would feel fear when they saw this cloak.

For example, Chen Qingzhi of the Southern Liang countries. He once scattered the northern land with 7,000 troops, and defeated more than 100,000 enemies with fewer victory and more. There is another day to capture three cities, which leads to the fact that the Northern Wei seeing his white cloak, and he feels so panicked. So a poem was circulated at that time, "Thousands of troops and horses avoided white robes", which is the deterrence. Therefore, once you win repeatedly in a cloak, it will not only be intimidating to the enemy, but also show your face in front of the coach to strengthen your impression in the other party’s heart.

The last one is the reward of the emperor. Before the general goes to war, the emperor often gives his own personal belongings to show his trust and favor.The most common operation is to untire your cloak and put it on the general. This is an extremely high honor. For such a cloak of special significance, the general must wear it on his body. Overall, whether it is a practical function or a spiritual symbol, the general loves to wear a cloak rather than simply showing off his handsomeness.