Abstract:The Xiaoling tuyang (the architecturaldesign of the Xiao Mausoleum) is a gigantic drawingwith a length of 11 meters that was created during theconstruction of the mausoleum in the early Qing dynasty.Since it reflects institutional rules and historicallysensitive facts, this drawing had been hidden in theimperial archives for a long time before its moving intothe First Historical Archives of China. In 2000, the authorreceived a color photograph of the drawing, and in 2004,the author got a chance to see the original copy withmany more details. This made it possible to conduct aspecial in-depth research about it. Based on such a study,it can be confirmed that this drawing was completed atthe beginning of the ninth reign year of emperor Kangxi.In order to promote future research, this paper introducesthe study findings and interprets their significance. Inmore detail, Part 1 discusses the scientific discoveries andbreakthroughs, doubts and truths, as well as its overallconfigurations, while Part 2 explores the issues of pattern,inheritance, influence, and value. In short, the authorintends to sum up and share some research findings inorder to receive further valuable suggestions and advice.
