Long Yangjun is the first recorded homosexuality in the official history of China, Long Yangjun lived around 243 B.C., was the male favorite of King Wei Anjiao, like a woman tactful and charming, favored by King Wei, so he was named Longyang Jun. So much so that later generations called homosexuality "the goodness of Longyang".
Warring States Policy Wei Ce IV records: King Wei and his male pet Long Yangjun sat in the same boat to fish, but Long Yangjun cried after catching more than a dozen fish.
The king of Wei said, "Is there anything you are not satisfied with?" If so, why not tell me? ”
Long Yangjun replied: "I don't dare to be dissatisfied. ”
King Wei said, "Well, why shed tears? ”
Long Yangjun replied: "I shed tears for the fish you caught. ”
The king of Wei said, "What does this mean? ”
Long Yangjun replied again: "I started to catch fish, and I felt very happy; When I catch a bigger fish, I just want to throw away the fish I caught. Now, with this ugly face, I have the opportunity to serve the king. The title was named Longyang Jun, people in the court saw me and walked away, people on the road saw me and immediately avoided it, there are so many beauties in the world, knowing that I was favored by the king, they would definitely lift their dresses and run to the king. Then I will not be as good as them, and I will be discarded just like the fish that the king has caught before, and how can I not weep when I think of this? ”
King Wei said: "Xianqing is wrong! If you have such an idea, why didn't you tell me earlier! In order not to make Long Yangjun sad and worried, the King of Wei ordered the whole country to ban the discussion of beauties, and the violators were beheaded all over the house to show his love for Long Yangjun.
It can be seen from the above that the reason why Long Yangjun can be favored is not only because of his beautiful appearance, but also because of his talent, wit and intelligence. Long Yangjun is not only famous, but also one of the top swordsmen in the Wei State, with a high sensitivity to politics, and often represents the Wei State to envoy to other countries, completing tasks perfectly, and at the same time has multiple and complex identities such as beauty, strategist, martial artist, and diplomat.
In history, there are many male favorites who have been favored by kings, and they have been favored by kings because of their beautiful and handsome faces, but most of them have a sad ending and die unexpectedly. Either they were eventually abandoned by the king, or they were liquidated after the king's death. After the death of King Wei Anjiao, Long Yangjun's position in Wei did not waver, but he was also relied on by the new monarch, which shows that in addition to being beautiful, Long Yangjun does have extraordinary abilities, otherwise why would he be relied on by the new monarch and not be excluded!
During the Warring States period, it was not uncommon for people with high status and power to have male pets, and it was not even news. Male pets are not ashamed of this, on the contrary, they may even be proud. This is a deformed cultural phenomenon that was formed during that special period.
In short, Long Yangjun, as a special figure in history, has been shown in literature, art, film and television and other fields. His persona also reflects the social views and cultural background of the time on topics such as homosexuality.