What role and significance did elephants have in ancient China?

Elephant has become the mascot of the whole world with its charming, honest and honest image. In the traditional culture of China, the word "elephant" is homophonic with the word "auspicious", so the elephant is given more auspicious meanings, such as taking the image as "peaceful elephant"; Carrying an elephant and inserting a halberd (auspicious) vase is "safe and auspicious"; Take the child riding (auspicious) elephant as "auspicious"; Carrying an elephant or rolling its trunk is "good luck"; Walking like an elephant is called success The ancients said: "Peace is like an elephant", which means "good luck" and "going out into the phase". Dai people have always regarded elephants as a symbol of good luck and strength. Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province is a paradise for elephants. The local people like elephants very much. Putting an elephant as a mascot at home means peace, auspiciousness and wealth.