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rated from shengjing, the old name for shenyang to the east .there are 24staircases leading to phoenix tower representing 24 seasonal spanisions points in chinese lunar calendar.now notice the pole standing right in the middle of the courtyard. this red pole is called suolun pole, or holy pole. its round tin container near the top was filled with food for feeding crows. it was said that nuerhachi was saved by crows. crows are considered sacred in manchurian culture though in chinese culture crows are regarded as birds bringing bad luck. emperor huangtaiji had four concubines. among the four concubines chen was loved best by huangtaiji and concubine zhuang was the wisest and the mother of the next emperor, fulin. therefore, she had a special status among the concubines. the only chimney was built on the rear of purity and tranquility hall from the ground with 11 layers, representing the 11 emperors from emperor huangtaiji to the last emperor puyi. this chimney was the highest one at