In ancient times, the punishment of "exterminating the nine clans" was regarded as an extremely severe punishment, which implicated the entire family. However, in the face of this situation, some of the relatives of the exterminated nine tribes did not choose to flee, which raised people's questions: why did they not flee?In fact, it would be unwise for those who choose to flee.
Early "extermination" punishment.
The concept of "exterminating the nine tribes" referred to relatives in ancient times. In the Spring and Autumn Period, the initial "extermination of the three tribes" gradually evolved into the extermination of the nine tribes. Escape is a difficult choice for those who have been ordered to exterminate.
Scope of extermination and historical examples.
Who exactly are the nine tribes?There are different terms in the ancient definition, but it is generally accepted to include paternal family.
Fourth, the maternal family. 3. Wife and family 2. However, there are very few people who have really been exterminated in history, such as the great Confucian Fang Xiaoru of the Ming Dynasty, who is rumored to be the case of the extermination of the ten tribes.
Reason 1: Running away and not surviving.
Why didn't the exterminated relatives choose to run away?In fact, it wasn't easy to escape. Once the emperor orders the extermination of the clan, the whole country will be under martial law, and there will be nowhere to hide. Escaping meant that life and death hung in the balance, as the imperial court was bound to launch a swift manhunt. Even if they succeed in escaping their homeland, they will face official hunt and live in a dangerous and precarious situation.
Reason 2: Where do you go after you escape?
Even if they succeed in escaping, the fugitives will encounter more difficulties. Wanted by the imperial court, fugitives cannot establish a legal identity in a foreign country, and there are hidden dangers everywhere. Moreover, the order to exterminate the clan is extensive and unknown, and naturally everyone knows about it, so it is difficult not to arouse suspicion.
Reason 3: There is little hope of escape.
For the emperor, exterminating the Nine Clans is a severe punishment, but under the persuasion of the minister, there may be a glimmer of life. Historically, there have been some cases where orders to exterminate the Nine Clans are usually forgiven, such as minor children.
In short, under the ancient punishment of "exterminating the nine clans", choosing to escape was not a wise choice. Running away can mean greater risk and uncertainty, and instead of choosing to escape, it is better to leave a glimmer of life and wait for possible forgiveness and hope. This ancient form of punishment has now disappeared, but its lessons and enlightenment also have certain reference significance for the survival of contemporary independent individuals.
When faced with the severe punishment of "exterminating the nine tribes" in ancient times, why didn't the relatives who were implicated choose to run away?This question relates to the difficulty of escaping, the situation of not being able to survive and the dilemma of where to go after escaping. In fact, it is not because they do not want to escape, but because the risk of escaping is too great, and even escaping may not be able to escape the catastrophe. Ancient orders to exterminate the race were usually excused, and escaping only made the chances of survival even more remote. Therefore, it is wiser to leave a silver lining and wait for possible forgiveness and hope.
In ancient societies, the punishment of exterminating the Nine Clans was a severe blow to the individual, family, and social relationships. Escaping means being in danger of life and death, and even if you succeed in escaping, you will not be able to escape the pursuit of the authorities, and life will be full of uncertainty and fear. The choice of ancient people was not because they did not want to escape, but because of the difficulty, risk and slim possibility of survival.
However, under the order of extermination, there is often a possibility of survival. Historical cases have shown that orders to exterminate the Nine Clans are often forgiven in the execution of orders, and forgiveness may be given to minors. Staying and waiting for forgiveness and hope becomes a more intelligent option for survival, one that may give you a better chance of surviving the punishment.
Although the ancient order of extermination no longer exists today, the lessons it contains still have a certain enlightening significance for modern individuals. In the face of difficult adversity, leaving a glimmer of life, maintaining hope, and seeking possible forgiveness or opportunity is often more conducive to survival and hope in the face of adversity than running away.