What does an ancient umbrella mean?

The umbrella for protecting the people is also called the umbrella for the whole people: an umbrella given by the gentry and the people in the old society to celebrate the local officials' virtue. There are many Suu strips on the umbrella, on which the name of the giver is written. People's Umbrella During the Qing Dynasty, local officials left their posts, and all the gentry and businessmen in this place had to show some intention of retaining them. At that time, the more popular way was to send "people's umbrellas", which meant that the parents sheltered the people on one side like umbrellas. The more umbrellas they sent, the more face the official would have. If the official is dismissed or demoted, the umbrella or even the sedan chair is given by the local people, which shows that the official is definitely an honest or good official, and the local people are also affectionate and righteous.