Ancient warriors went on expeditions, how to solve physical needs? Gou Jian's trick has been inherited for thousands of years
Ancient battlefields were filled with gunsmoke, and soldiers had to face various trials, including physical needs. But they are on the battlefield and cannot leave easily. This seemingly trivial problem turned out to be a major challenge that the ancient warriors had to solve skillfully. In between, there are suggestions drawn from the wisdom of Goujian, which have lasted for millennia with astonishing directness and have become a classic solution to the physical problems of ancient warriors.
How did the prostitutes in this fascinating story skillfully solve their own physiological problems during the difficult times of ancient warfare? Did his know-how become a universally accepted rule of survival for ancient warriors? How did this thousand-year-old secret influence later warriors to become a kind of survival wisdom?
The Root Causes of Women's Suffering Why did Gou Jian set it up?"Prostitution system"？
In 496 BCE, the powerful state of Wu destroyed the kingdom of Yue, and the king of Yue, Goujian, was forced to flee to another country. During the difficult years of exile, Gou Jian never forgot his homeland and vowed to return to his homeland. He realized that to rebuild his country, he needed a strong army to back it up. But at that time, the country of Vietnam was already in turmoil, and the people were displaced, so how to rebuild the army? This is what Gou Jian is worried about.
Six years of exile made Gu Jian understand the warmth and coldness of human feelings. The old friend was nowhere to be found, and he had nowhere to go. Fortunately, when he needed help, King Chu held Gu Jian's hand. In the end, with the support of the state of Chu, he returned triumphantly and regrouped. His heart was broken to see his country in ruins. The once thriving capital was in ruins, and the people were displaced; The once glorious Yue ** team is now demoralized and helpless in front of the powerful Wu ** team.
Gou Jian knew that in order to defeat Wu, he must rely on high military morale. However, at this time, the Vietnamese army had obviously lost its fighting spirit, and how to revitalize the morale of the army and save the country became a difficult problem for Gou Jian. At this time, he thought of the mothers and wives of those strong men in the country. These people must miss their loved ones very much when they have been away from home for a long time. Perhaps inviting some women to the barracks would ease their homesickness.
To solve the problem of low morale, Kuchian proposed to establish"Prostitution system"The idea of selecting widows to enter the barracks, to meet the physical needs of soldiers, to take care of their daily lives in place of their families. Although the move was controversial, it was worth it for the sake of morale and the ultimate success of the country. Sexuality"has a natural attraction to men, so it can meet the physiological needs of soldiers; At the same time, the gentle and meticulous care of women can soothe the homesickness of soldiers, which is especially important for restoring morale.
Although this move was opposed by some courtiers, who saw it as an affront to women's morality, the controversial measure was implemented at Gou Jian's insistence and persuasion. The introduction of women with high morals and strict motherhood into the barracks also maintained peace and tranquility in the barracks. Under the care of the widows, the morale of the Vietnamese army was high, and they finally defeated the Wu army, thus completing the great revival of the country.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty created a hell of a woman: a thousand years"Wife-sealed"。
Simple"Brothel camps"Contingency measures evolved into notorious during the Han Dynasty"Wife selection"。The frequent wars of the Han Dynasty not only brought a heavy burden to the common people, but also made the soldiers physically and mentally exhausted. The desire for family life deprived the Han soldiers of the courage and will to fight. To encourage the soldiers, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty made innocent women pay a terrible price - he ordered that a victorious Han Dynasty soldier could take a woman's body, which is famous"Hostage"。
At first, only the daughters of criminals and untouchables were elected to the barracks. But gradually, the selection criteria disappeared, and more and more innocent people were taken as"Hostage wife"。Women were taken en masse into the army and deprived of their personal freedom like animals, without any choice. Biological desires are completely above human nature and morality. Women had to endure humiliation and suffering, whether they wanted to or not.
After the war, unfortunately"Hostage wife"Become more unfortunate – being abandoned by loved ones, living in a situation of contempt, or continuing to work as a prostitute, struggling to survive in miserable circumstances. According to historical records, at that time"Deceased wife"They are very large, accounting for almost half of the country's female population. This means that nearly half of the female population has lost their basic personal freedom under the clutches of the system and lives in fear all day long.
For more than 1800 years, millions of women have been"Arranged marriage system"of victims. It was not until Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, ascended the throne that this evil was brought to an end. The birth of a new hope puts an end to this chaotic and dark history.
Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang is the original source.
In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang established the Ming Dynasty, ending the rule of the Yuan Dynasty. In the process of seizing power by armed force and establishing the country, Zhu Yuanzhang personally experienced the profound disasters brought to the people by the turbulent society. A healthy and upward society must have both masculinity and femininity. Arranged marriage system"It has degraded human nature, damaged the country, and corrupted the people's customs. To fundamentally change this turmoil and establish inner peace, it is first necessary to abolish it"The second wife system"。
Zhu Yuanzhang is also well aware of the difficulties of the people's lives in the turmoil and suffering. In the years when he was growing up, he not only experienced inhuman seclusion and cold plagues, but also left home to become a monk in Longchang Temple and lived a life of poverty. These difficult life experiences gave him a deeper understanding of human suffering, and also inspired his political ambition to eradicate accumulated evils and actively benefit the people.
Zhu Yuanzhang issued an edict at the first time to abolish the thousand-year-old one"Hostage"。Repealed"Hostage"It gives hope to women who have suffered inhuman crimes in war. They are no longer victims of power struggles, but are treated and valued by the state as independent people.
During the reign of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, he made outstanding political achievements. He practiced benevolent government, was responsible to the people, and sought to eliminate the evils of war. The abolition of the proton system is only one of the many measures taken by Zhu Yuanzhang to improve the rule of officials and combat corruption, and it represents the fundamental respect of the feudal imperial power for the individual. This step represents a great step forward in history and society.
Women in ancient feudal societies:"Three from four virtues"Strangling freedom.
Even if it is abolished"Paternalism"The situation of women has not improved either, and they still live like prisoners in the cage of a rigid feudal hierarchy. They were"Three from four virtues"of rituals, which define women as submissive appendages.
Father, husband, and son are the three most important"Subordination"It represents the fate of women in life who are dominated and exploited by their male relatives. Women are seen as instruments of patrilineal lineage, not as individuals. Rebellion or rebellion against the authority of their elders and husbands is taboo for women, who suffer brutal domestic violence and public condemnation for it. This historical legacy is the reason why patriarchy has taken root in China for thousands of years.
So-called"Four virtues", that is, women's diligence, speech, appearance, and work, also require women to be what men or all sectors of society expect"Role model"。Women are not only required to educate their children so that they can inherit the family business, but also to strictly observe etiquette and manners, to maintain their dignity and decency, and to strive to do all kinds of household chores. Behind these qualities is the stereotyped expectation of superficiality and meekness of women in feudal society.
In such an environment, women almost never have a complete education, and many of them have never learned a single written word in their lifetime, let alone participated in the educational and cultural transmission of society. In a marriage defined as husband and wife, women are in a passive position with little control and choice. Remarriage after the death of a husband is considered a sin, and remarried women have to endure pressure and blame from all sides. These restraints allowed women to live like caged animals, unable to change their fate through personal efforts.
Let's remember the painful fate of women with small feet. Foot binding is a brutal way of restricting women's freedom of movement and reflects the malevolent manipulation of women's bodies by men. But the women had to accept this torture and be grateful for it - because only then could they get it according to the aesthetics of the time"Attention"and live a slightly better life.
Throughout ancient history, we have been confronted with the harsh reality that women's lives have been strictly defined as a means of domestic survival or objects of male pleasure, and that they have been deprived of even the most basic rights, such as the right to personal liberty and the right to pursue happiness. Today, there are still some problems that need to be solved by the joint efforts of society.
Looking back at history, we can see the negative impact of the unequal status of men and women - not only are women's rights and interests in marriage and family not guaranteed, but men also breed a sense of superiority"Ownership"consciousness, and developed the bad habit of male superiority and inferiority of women. Men who have grown up in this environment often believe that women are inferior and must serve men. This has given rise to all kinds of barbaric acts that trample on the dignity of women, which have been passed down from generation to generation.
Long-standing and repeated sexism causes constant humiliation and suffering to women, while also depriving men of compassion, tolerance, and a sense of justice. In this twisted and ** environment, no one will be happy. That's why the lessons of history are so important – they expose the evils of gender inequality and help us recognise what we need to do to close the gap and achieve true gender equality.
The principle of equality between men and women has always been a principle of the law, but the problem of gender discrimination in substance remains. For example, it is difficult for women to find work, and their low status in the workplace is pervasive. The reasons for this phenomenon are complex, both factors of personal preference and passive pressure from the external environment. Changing this depends on everyone's awakening, hard work, and perseverance.
Perhaps the most important thing to do now is to move away from traditional frameworks and promote the concepts of equality, mutual respect and tolerance of differences. This requires not only the consciousness of men, but also the consciousness of women; Not only does it need to be right"Vulnerable groups"It is also necessary to fully mobilize their enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity. Only when men and women truly share and respect each other can we move towards a truly equal society.