The curfew system of the Tang Dynasty refers to a system that manages the activities of urban residents going out at night during the Tang Dynasty.
This system was implemented in the early Tang Dynasty to maintain social order and ensure the safety of the people.
The implementation of the curfew system in the Tang Dynasty played a positive role in the development and stability of Tang Dynasty society.
Overview of curfew times
1. Morning and evening curfews.
From seven to eight o'clock in the evening, and from seven to half past eight in the morning, people are not allowed to walk on the streets.
Men and women** and prohibited shifts** are not allowed to sleep and are not allowed to go out at night.
2. Curfew.
*When working in the court, you are not allowed to sleep between 7 and 8:30 p.m., and you are not allowed to leave the court before 11 p.m.
3. Specific time.
One way of saying that travel is prohibited after 3 o'clock on the first watch, and the ban on traffic is not opened until after 3 o'clock on the fifth watch, which is about 8 pm to 4 am.
Another way of saying it is: 7 p.m. to the end of the next day, which is about 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. in modern time.
1. Overview of the curfew system in the Tang Dynasty:
The curfew system of the Tang Dynasty was gradually improved on the basis of the policies of the Sui Dynasty.
1. "Don't go out when the drum is beaten", that is, after the drum beats at night, the public is not allowed to go out again, and the offender will be punished with fines, beatings, whipping, etc.
2. Social events cannot be held in the city, except for **, errand and night markets.
Second, the curfew system of Tang Chaofang City:
1. Fang: **Residential rest area and curfew system for residents.
Management: Each square has a square manager and dozens of officials, who are responsible for the curfew of the square.
Failure to open and close the door at a fixed time is punishable.
Note: Travel is permitted in some cases during curfew hours.
2. City: a place for residents and merchants to conduct daily transactions or commodities. (divided into East City and West Market).
Dongshi: Mainly operated by the people of the Tang Dynasty.
West Market: Mainly run by exotic Hu people or foreigners.
Management: There are patrol organizations to conduct inspections at night to facilitate timely detection of the implementation of night bans.
3. The curfew system in Chang'an streets
1. Management: Jin Wuwei is mainly responsible.
2. Set drums: Set drums in the corresponding area of Chang'an City. (Kim Wuwei is in charge).
Purpose: Drumming to warn pedestrians during curfew (proposed by Ma Zhou during the reign of Taizong of the Tang Dynasty).
3. Wuhou Shop: Jin Wuwei is stationed at night and is responsible for the curfew around the street.
Purpose: Deal with suspicious persons.
4. Patrol: punish violators.
5. Secret agent: responsible for supervising secretly.
Fourth, the specific content of the curfew system
1. Five more and three plans: When the drum beats, the early morning starts, people can go out for activities.
2. Shuntianmen drumming: The drum beats again, and the people need to return to their living areas.
3. Door Door Drum: After the door drum is sounded and before the door drum is opened, people are not allowed to walk on the street, and violators will be regarded as committing a night offense.
4. Open the door drum: After the opening drum is sounded, the people can go back to the streets.