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A tragic scene in history: the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty.
In 1127 AD, the Northern Song Dynasty ushered in a great test, and 60,000 Jin soldiers broke through the northern territory of Chengping for a hundred years. With the loss of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, the Northern Song Dynasty not only lost a huge territory, but also a population of more than 100 million. Despite the highly developed economy and culture, and the GDP accounted for 80% of the world at that time, all this did not stop the invasion of the Jin soldiers.
Although it is rumored that the Northern Song Dynasty had 800,000 forbidden troops, in fact there were only more than 500,000, but even so, the Jin soldiers easily broke through Kaifeng, captured more than 3,000 Huiqin Erzong, dignitaries and female dependents, and only less than 1,000 survived when they arrived at their destination.
The unfortunate encounter between Song Huizong and Song Qinzong.
Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song Dynasty, a talented emperor, was known for his thin gold calligraphy and superb painting skills. He is also a womanizer, and it is said that there are as many as 143 concubines in the harem, giving birth to 32 sons and 34 daughters. However, this laissez-faire lord passed the throne to his son in the face of war, and was later captured by the Jin soldiers, known as Song Qinzong.
The Song Huizong, who insisted on giving up the country, and the unfortunate Song Qinzong were captured and sent to the Five Kingdoms City (Heilongjiang region). In order to humiliate the two emperors, the Jin soldiers stripped them of their clothing, draped the newly killed sheepskins over their bodies, tied ropes and led them away, and insulted them like animals. Huiqin Erzong had endured such insults and knelt in front of Jin Bing.
"Sheep Ceremony": a mental devastation.
This criminal law does not punish the victim through physical suffering, but through mental torture. The Jin soldiers will take the captives naked**, draped in sheepskin, tied with ropes around their necks, and dragged them in public. This kind of public humiliation is a serious blow to the dignity of the human person for the society under the influence of Confucian culture. Women are expected to speak of chastity, while men are expected to show dignity before their parents in heaven and earth. For the second sect of Huiqin, this is a great shame.
Not only that, the empress and daughter of Song Huizong, as well as other royal ladies of the Zhao and Song dynasties, also suffered the insult of the "sheep ceremony". In the face of this humiliation, many people could not bear the mental blow and insult and chose to commit suicide. And Hui Dezong actually survived under the insult of the Jin people for 8 years, and Song Qinzong insisted on it for 26 years, and even the concubines occasionally gave birth to children for the Jin. This humiliating state of existence is unimaginable.
The bitterness and helplessness of the Zhao and Song royal families.
The fall of the Zhao and Song royal families may be self-inflicted. However, the inaction and indulgence of the royal family also caused disaster to the common people. The Zhao and Song royal families had no choice but to cross south and establish the Southern Song Dynasty.
To sum up, a country, like a person, needs to strive for self-improvement. Being content with pleasure without thinking about the crisis will inevitably lead to such a tragedy as the Northern Song Dynasty. Economic prosperity is important, but without military protection, everything is short-lived.
The lesson of the Northern Song Dynasty: only by being self-reliant and self-reliant can we stand firm.
Taking the Northern Song Dynasty as an example, the economy was developed at that time, and the GDP accounted for 80% of the world's share, however, the lack of sufficient military strength made this Song Dynasty, which had a hundred years of prosperity, eventually become the "fat pig" of the Liao State and the Jin State, and everything dissipated like a cloud of smoke.
Conclusion: The alarm bell rings for a long time, and self-improvement is the foundation of the country.
The lessons of history have taught us that a country, like a human being, must be self-reliant and self-reliant. Only by staying vigilant at all times and living up to the comfort can we prevent problems before they happen. The fall of the Northern Song Dynasty was not only a tragedy for the imperial family, but also a painful experience for the entire country. Only by being self-reliant and self-reliant can we stand firm.
Don't forget the national shame and remember the history, so as to create a brilliant future.
Comment: The history behind the "Sheep Ceremony" is painful.
What is the "Sheep Ceremony"?Why do women choose to commit suicide while men choose to survive?With vivid language and detailed historical facts, this article presents readers with the cruel scene of the "sheep ceremony" during the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty. In the in-depth analysis of historical events, we seem to be able to get a glimpse of the deeper social and cultural issues hidden behind the "sheep ceremony".
The article first takes the reader back to 1127 AD, when the Northern Song Dynasty faced an invasion of 60,000 Jin soldiers and lost the sixteen states of Yanyun. This historical moment became a nightmare for the Northern Song Dynasty, and the "Sheep Ceremony" was staged at this time, becoming a distressing picture. Under the brutal humiliation of the Jin soldiers, Song Huizong, Song Qinzong and other members of the Zhao and Song royal families suffered mental torture, causing many to choose to commit suicide, and this mental torture almost outweighed the physical pain.
The article profoundly analyzes the cultural connotation of the "sheep holding ceremony". The Confucian emphasis on dignity and chastity is on full display at this time, with women being seen as chaste and men expected to show dignity in front of their parents in heaven and earth. This traditional concept was used by Jin Bing to insult members of the royal family in the "sheep ceremony", making this criminal law not only a physical humiliation, but also an impact on the values of the entire society. The article skillfully depicts the helplessness and shame of the Northern Song Dynasty royal family in front of the "naked **" under the capture of the Jin soldiers.
At the same time, the article also deeply reflects on the contradiction between the economic prosperity and military weakness of the Northern Song Dynasty. Although the Northern Song Dynasty was economically developed at that time, accounting for 80% of the world's GDP, the lack of sufficient military strength led to the fact that this supposedly strong country was powerless in front of the Jin soldiers. This reminds us that a country needs not only economic prosperity, but also a strong national defense force to protect the peace and tranquility of the country.
The concluding sentence at the end of the article, "Don't forget the national shame and remember history, can we create a brilliant future", which profoundly reflects the warning of history and the expectation of the future. This is a profound reflection on the reader, reminding us to cherish the present, remember the past, and strive for future prosperity.
In general, this article presents a painful picture in the historical situation through the restoration and profound interpretation of the "sheep ceremony" incident. Through the analysis of culture, society, military and other levels, readers can have a more comprehensive understanding of the deep-seated problems contained in the "sheep ceremony", and at the same time, it also provides profound enlightenment for our society today.
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