As a matter of fact, when saluting to the emperor, the general and the grand coordinator stood in the leading position, while the magistrate, who was of low status, stood at the end of the line.

• 原来，各省元旦行朝贺礼时，巡抚和将军品级最高，站在队伍的最前排，而知县品级低微，站在队伍的尾巴上。