在我国古代通信史上,乘传遣使必须要持有一定的凭证,以防止伪诈。这些凭证式样独特且名目繁多,有符、传、节、牌等,具有很强的时代与地域特色,以及较高的艺术欣赏性,堪称邮驿一大特色。节,便是其中出现最早、影响深远的一个代表。战国时期,随着封建经济不断发展,君主集权不断加强,派遣使者成为各国一项频繁而重要的政治活动,由此出现了由君主颁发的通信凭证——节。《周礼.秋官》中把节 In the history of ancient China’s communications, we must hold certain vouchers in order to prevent fraud. These vouchers unique style and a wide range of objects, symbols, biography, sections, cards, etc., has a strong era and regional characteristics, as well as a high appreciation of the arts, called Post a major feature. The festival is one of the earliest and far-reaching representatives. During the Warring States period, with the continuous development of the feudal economy, the monarchic centralization continued to be strengthened and the sending of messengers became a frequent and important political activity in various countries. As a result, a communication voucher issued by the monarchy appeared. “Zhou ceremony. Autumn official” in the festival