Abstract:

 The Yuan Dynasty was headed by Mongolian rulers who inherited the basic form of Jing Yan (preaching of classics and history for the monarch) system adopted by previous monarch of the Central Plains. Through The Elaboration of Great Learning and The Book of Filial Piety and other content in Han culture, Jing Yan explained to the Mongolian rulers the role and significance of the civilization of rites and music. However, due to the lack of Han culture and fear of loss of nomadic nationality, the Mongolian rulers still adhered to their own rites and customs, and their admiration for The Book of Filial Piety was confined to the interpretation of “filial piety” into “loyalty”. Meanwhile, the Mongolian rulers found it difficult to fuse into the Han ritual system drafted by Han officials. Consequently, the ritual system of the Yuan Dynasty throughout was distinctive of Mongolian dominance. 

Key words: the ritual system of Yuan Dynasty, fusion, Jing Yan, conflicts