Let's talk about the poignant things in ancient times. Selling himself to bury his father, have you seen it on TV? This thing makes people feel bad when they hear it. We have to think about it, what is behind this?
First of all, we have to understand that the ancient land was not something you could dig if you wanted to. At that time, the landlords regarded the land as tighter than gold, and ordinary people wanted to find a place to bury people there, which was simply a dream. Even if you find a wasteland, it's the world of wild beasts, and if you dare to dig a hole there, you might even have to get into it. This is no joke.
Besides, funerals in ancient times weren't a joke, and the rituals were complicated. There has to be a coffin, there has to be a cemetery, and there have to be those monks and Taoists to overcome. Which of these things doesn't cost money? For a tinkling family, that's astronomical. What do you think, the people at that time couldn't even eat enough, where did they get the money to hold such a decent funeral?
Moreover, the status of women in ancient times was low, and their choice was pitiful. Selling their bodies to bury their fathers may be the best choice for them. Although it means that they have to become slaves of others, at least their parents can have a decent funeral and leave this world with peace of mind. In this matter, do you say that it is tragic or not? They do not hesitate to sacrifice their happiness for the sake of filial piety and the dignity of the family. This kind of spirit, although admirable, is also sad.
Now we live in an era of equality between men and women, and this kind of thing sounds like a fantasy. But this history, it reminds us to cherish life now and to respect everyone's rights. We have to learn from history to make this world a better place, so that everyone can live with dignity and freedom.
The stories of those women who sold themselves to bury their fathers in ancient times, although they sound distressing, they are also true portrayals of that era. We have to understand, we have to respect, and at the same time, we have to work hard to make such a tragedy happen again. Let's work together to make this world full of love and equality, shall we?
Think about how difficult it was for women at that time. It's not that they don't want to dig their own holes, but they don't have the ability to do that at all. Their father died, and they had to find a place to bury him, but the land belonged to someone else, so how could they have that power? Even if they want to dig a pit in their house, the title deed of the house is still in the hands of the landlord, how can they have that freedom?
Moreover, the funeral at that time was not just as simple as digging a pit. You have to have a coffin, you have to have a cemetery, and you have to have those monks and Taoists to go over. Which of these things doesn't cost money? For a tinkling family, that's astronomical. Do you think that the common people at that time couldn't even eat enough, where did they get the money to hold such a decent funeral?
So they can only choose to sell themselves. In the society at that time, this was even regarded as tragic and noble, and it was a manifestation of women's infinite filial piety to their parents. But this choice, for themselves, is a lifelong constraint. They lost their freedom and became maids or concubines in other people's homes, and they may even be sold to Qinglou. Their lives have been shackled and their happiness has been deprived from it. But even so, they are willing to endure all this for the sake of their parents' rest and the dignity of the family.
In this matter, do you say that it is tragic or not? They do not hesitate to sacrifice their happiness for the sake of filial piety and the dignity of the family. This kind of spirit, although admirable, is also sad.
We have to remember that history is the best teacher. It tells us that every age has its sufferings and challenges. But it is these sufferings and challenges that have shaped our society today. We have to cherish our current life and be grateful to those who have paid the price for our current life. At the same time, we must also work hard to make this world a better place, so that everyone can live with dignity and freedom. This is our responsibility and our mission. Let's work together for a better future!
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