In Chinese history, the reign of the Northern Wei Emperor Tuoba Hong had a profound impact on the entire history of China. One of the most striking was his policy of "the death of the mother by the child". This policy was not a good thing, but an extremely cruel system implemented by the Northern Wei Dynasty in order to prevent the dictatorship of foreign relatives.
Whenever a crown prince was born, his mother was immediately put to death. This practice is obviously extremely cruel and unreasonable, but behind it lies a deliberate political consideration. In ancient societies, the royal family was at the heart of power. Due to the existence of blood ties, the conflict of interests between the members of the royal family is also very fierce. If a queen or queen mother is in power, then her relatives will also gain great influence as a result. This can lead to political corruption and social unrest. In order to avoid this from happening, the emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty chose to protect the interests of the imperial family by sacrificing women. They believed that as long as they could ensure the safety of the crown prince and not let any other family branch become a threat, they could stabilize the regime and maintain social stability.
The policy of "the son should die and the mother die" has not achieved the desired results. It has instead led to more tragedies. Many innocent mothers have lost their lives as a result of this policy, which raises doubts about the humanitarian spirit of this country. In addition, the policy of "death of the mother by the child" has also had a negative impact on the whole society. Children who grow up in this environment may have a distorted and extreme personality. These children may have lived with fear and insecurity from an early age, which can be extremely detrimental to their physical and mental health. Despite this, the Northern Wei emperor still insisted on this policy. They firmly believe that this is the best way to protect the royal family. This shows that in that era, politics took precedence over human nature, and sometimes even overrode the fundamental rights of people.
The death of a son and a mother is a very cruel and unreasonable act. Although it was for the purpose of maintaining the status of the royal family, the price was too great. We cannot ignore the lives that have been harmed by the policies, nor can we forget the cautionary tale of this tragic story. Only when human rights are respected and guaranteed can society truly achieve justice and equality.
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