In ancient times, punishment was a means for rulers to maintain social order and imperial power. For female offenders, some special punishments are even more cruel, the most well-known of which is the "Jade Girl Climbing the Ladder". This punishment was created by Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in the history of our country, and was designed to destroy the dignity and life of women.
The name "Jade Girl Climbs the Ladder" sounds beautiful, but behind it is endless pain and death. The female prisoners were tied to ropes and climbed up ladders, which would tighten and tighten until they suffocated to death. If they fall off the ladder, they are greeted by sharp stakes on the ground. This kind of punishment not only destroys the physical body, but also inflicts endless mental torture on the women.
In the Tang Dynasty, the country was prosperous and its territory was vast. However, for female offenders, innocence is very important, regardless of the dynasty. As a result, once a woman commits a crime, she faces severe punishment. These punishments are not only physical torture, but also the complete destruction of their dignity.
The consolidation of imperial power was one of the most important concerns of ancient rulers. In order to maintain their power, they do not hesitate to use all kinds of cruel means. Wu Zetian, as a female emperor, is even more so. In order to gain the support of her ministers and the approval of everyone, she used extremely cruel methods to treat her relatives, courtiers and harem.
The cruel methods carried out by Wu Zetian during her reign undoubtedly showed her ruthless and ruthless side. However, she also has high intelligence and high emotional intelligence, creating an era of prosperity for the people. Despite the brutality of her efforts to consolidate imperial power, she also showed what women could achieve in a male-dominated society.
Today, we live in a civilized society where the law replaces the cruel punishments of ancient times. This is a sign of the progress of the times and an important embodiment of the development of human civilization.