In the Qing Dynasty

agriculture as the state’s foundation was gaining increasing attention. In the 18th century

the rulers put forward the governance philosophy "Revere Heaven and Serve Thy People" to meet the need of state governance. Therefore

Ploughing Ceremony with distinct characteristics of the time was reconstructed to encourage farming and reinforce governance. Rulers of the Qing Dynasty paid special attention to the Ploughing Ceremony and made effort to turn it into a political ceremony with all the people participating so as to establish the image of the saintly emperor and provide values and norms for better operation of the empire. At the same time

in order to solve livelihood problems

rulers of the Qing Dynasty had a craving to the pro-ploughing ritual. Therefore

diligence had become the common ideal and belief during this period

and this provides certain impetus for social and economic development. The Ploughing Ceremony of the Qing Dynasty as an important part of the development of traditional Chinese etiquette culture

helped to shape the national spirit of hard work

and left a deep imprint on the development of the Chinese nation.