**Network, if there is any discrepancy, please contact to delete, this article is only published in today's headlines, don't**. After Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms and established the Qin Dynasty, he proclaimed himself the supreme ruler of "Three Emperors of Virtue and Five Emperors", coined the term "emperor", and became the title of the ruler of feudal society. In addition, he also created the emperor's self-title - "I".
Prior to this, monarchs and princes usually referred to themselves as "widows", "solitary", or "unruly". During the Spring and Autumn Period, the princes called themselves widows, and the king of Chu called himself "Bugu". During the Han Dynasty, Liu Bang's feudal princes such as Han Xin, the king of Qi, claimed to be widows. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao, Sun Quan, Liu Bei and others called themselves "lonely".
"Widow" means that the monarch should be virtuous, otherwise he will lose power. "Lonely", on the other hand, indicates that the monarch is isolated and helpless after danger or defeat. With the evolution of the times, "Lonely" gradually evolved into the title of the emperor. After Qin Shi Huang became the "First Emperor", Prime Minister Li Si suggested that he adopt a self-title that belonged to the emperor, so he chose "I", "I", and "I".
In the early days, "I" was the same as "I" and "I", but it was more often used by dignitaries. Qin Shi Huang's choice of the word "I" expresses that he sits on the world and has supreme status and power. At that time, the writing of "朕" was not the current "month, pass", but composed of "boat, 灷". "Zhou" means monarch, Xunzi said, "Monarch, Zhou;Those who are familiar with the people, the water is also. ", expressing that the monarch is the ship and the people are the water. "灷" means fire, symbolizing status and power. Therefore, Qin Shi Huang used the word "I" to refer to himself, demonstrating his supreme status.
After that, "I" became the exclusive self-title of the emperor, and no one else was allowed to use it until the end of the feudal dynasty after the Xinhai Revolution.
New Chapter: The Emperor's Majesty.
Qin Shi Huang called himself "I", marking the emperor's exclusive prestige. This self-proclaimed title highlights the emperor's dominance and distinguishes him from ordinary people. After the establishment of the Qin Dynasty, this practice continued for hundreds of years and became part of feudal society. The courtiers said "I" to the emperor at the court as a sign of respect for his supremacy. The common people refer to themselves as "I" and "I" in their lives, showing the separation between the imperial power and the people.
This difference in the choice of words is not only a difference in rhetoric, but also a symbol of the hierarchy of feudal society.
The Metamorphosis of History: The End of Me.
With the change of the times, the Xinhai Revolution brought about the end of feudal society. Emperors have used the word "朕" to refer to themselves since Qin Shi Huang, but the arrival of the Xinhai Revolution shattered this tradition. With the collapse of the feudal system, the monarchy no longer existed, and naturally there was no self-proclaimed emperor. In the new historical period, the state system has undergone earth-shaking changes, and people have begun to treat each other in a more equal way.
Opinion Analysis: The Power Play Behind the Rhetoric.
The use of the word "朕" is not only a self-title, but also a symbol of power. In feudal society, words not only convey information, but also a manifestation of conspiracy. The emperors referred to themselves as "I", and through their words showed their supremacy, distinguishing themselves from the common people. Behind this clever rhetoric is the maintenance and consolidation of power.
However, as history progressed, this differentiated self-proclaimed name also came to an end, symbolizing the transformation of the social system and the rise of human rights. In contemporary times, we are more focused on equality and respect, and we no longer need to show power through words. This historical change is not only the evolution of writing, but also the renewal of social concepts, reflecting the continuous thinking and pursuit of power and equality in human society.