The "three major enjoyments" of the Tang Dynasty nobles Kunlun slave Silla maid Bodhisattva barbarian, where is the strange?
At the beginning of the reign of Li Shimin, Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, the country was peaceful, the people were simple, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, the best governance was well-organized, and there were many talents. This era is known as the most glorious chapter in the long history of the Chinese nation, which lasted for more than 200 years.
However, this illustrious history is not just a reflection of the country's prosperity. In that era when the country was rich and the people were strong, the reputation of the Tang Dynasty was far and wide, attracting many foreign countries to come to worship and visit.
In West Asia, Europe, and even the far East, there are people who come here, with awe and yearning, to embark on a long journey, through thousands of mountains and rivers, just to see the magnificent style of the Tang Dynasty.
And among these guests from foreign lands, there is a special group of beings, who are called Kunlun Nu, Silla Maiden, and Bodhisattva Man. Their identities are mysterious and their origins are unknown, but they bloom in the glory of the Tang Dynasty.
Kunlun slaves came from the South Seas region of Southeast Asia and were a group of black slaves. In their country, survival was already difficult, so they followed the footsteps of the envoy, crossed thousands of mountains and rivers, crossed the boundless wilderness, and came to Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty, seeking new vitality and hope.
These Kunlun slaves are not the mainstream of Tang society, and their number is not large. Only the wealthy could afford to buy them and make them servants and slaves in their homes.
Some Kunlun slaves were sent to Chang'an City as tribute, and they were well trained, bowed down in front of their masters, and obediently obeyed orders. There were also some Kunlun slaves who were plundered and forcibly sold to the mainland, and finally sold to the high-ranking officials and nobles in the society at that time.
After the war, the prisoners of war of the Kunlun Kingdom were captured by the Tang Dynasty soldiers and became part of the Kunlun slaves. They were trained, reintegrated into this unfamiliar environment, and became part of the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty.
Although Kunlun Nu has a dark appearance, they are a group of down-to-earth and hard-working people, their muscles are strong, their bones are strong, and they have a superior water nature. Ancient texts describe them as athletic, and many nobles have spared no expense to buy them in order to own them. As a result, Kunlun Nu became the retinue and bodyguard of the nobles, and their images were depicted on countless murals and sculptures, highlighting the wealth and status of their masters.
In the Tang Dynasty, wealthy families competed to compare the number of Kunlun slaves in their families to show their prestige and glory. Kunlun slave has become not only a slave, but also a symbol of showing off wealth, representing the status and dignity of the master.
As time passed, some masters began to become indifferent to Kunlun slaves, even disregarding their lives and dignity. The Kunlun slaves began to rebel, they did not want to be enslaved tools anymore, but longed for freedom and respect.
After the outbreak of the Anshi Rebellion, the figure of Kunlun Nu gradually disappeared in the long river of history. Some Kunlun slaves chose to intermarry with the people of the Central Plains and integrated into the lives of ordinary people.
During the Tang Dynasty, the atmosphere in the territory of the Tang Dynasty was like a huge net, attracting people from all over the world. Among them, Silla maids have become a bright color of this era, they are a group of women from the Korean Peninsula, who were taken captive by bandits at sea and finally fell into the arms of the Tang Dynasty.
These women were deprived of their freedom, but they started a new life in a foreign land. Their faces are like spring flowers, their fair skin exudes vitality, and their long hair flows like a waterfall. Despite being plundered, they still retain their grace and beauty.
Under the plunder of pirates, they were sold to the Central Plains of the Tang Dynasty and became the darlings of dignitaries. The pirates even trained the Silla women in skills and coached their personalities. let them learn Chinese, learn the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty, and even master some skills of female celebrities.
Life was not as good as it could have been. As slaves, their lives are not easy. However, even so, they chose to stay in this strange land. Because here, at least you can have food and clothing, and you can stay away from the ravages of war. Here, although they are slaves, they can also find a sense of stability and belonging.
So even in the absence of pirate invasion, many Silla women would voluntarily embark on a journey to Datang in search of new life. They are eager to start a new chapter in their lives in a country full of opportunities and possibilities.
As a result, the number of women in the Silla kingdom decreased dramatically, which forced the Silla kingdom to send envoys to consult with Tang Mujong about countermeasures. The Tang Dynasty issued a decree prohibiting the purchase of Silla maids, but this only exacerbated the predicament of Silla. As a result, many Silla women were left on the streets and suffered untold suffering.
At the same time, pirates on the Silla border continued to rob Silla women and sell them to other countries. This made the situation of Silla even more miserable. The dignitaries of the Tang Dynasty played a certain role in helping in this process. Not only did they provide food and shelter, but they also allowed Silla women to settle in Datang, get married, have children, become members of Datang, and enjoy a new life.
The Bodhisattva is a mysterious minority barbarian from the frontier, perhaps a branch of the Uyghur tribe in the Western Regions, but this is a legend that no one can verify.
These women are graceful and have a peerless appearance, like the reincarnation of a bodhisattva, hence the name. They danced and sang gracefully, like a blooming lotus, attracting the attention and hearts of countless dignitaries and nobles.
The rich and noble families competed with each other and bought the Bodhisattva as a concubine with a lot of money, and these barbarian women were not disgusted. In their country, wealth and happiness seem to be out of reach, but in the rich and noble homes of the Tang Dynasty, it is already their blessing and satisfaction.
It's not just a simple deal. In the residences of rich and noble families, these women not only became concubines, but also became the sustenance and comfort of the soul. Their singing and dancing not only bring joy to their owners, but also dignity and respect to themselves.
In order to please the rulers of the Tang Dynasty, the barbarian kingdom frequently offered beautiful women as tribute. These women have graceful postures and faces like flowers, and as soon as they arrived in the Tang Dynasty, they immediately became the focus and sought after objects of men inside and outside the court.
The women in the tribute were not only favored in the court. Some of them were recruited by a place called Le Fang Restaurant. Here, they conquered the hearts of countless literati and artists with their graceful dancing and beautiful singing, and became the best among folk artists.
It can be said that these bodhisattvas are as favored as celebrities, and they have the right to choose their guests freely. They gained a lot of talents and nobles in the restaurant, in exchange for a lot of gold, silver, jewelry and fame.
However, there is also a lot of bitterness hidden behind this brilliance. As the years passed, their faces grew old and their beauty faded. As described in Li Bai's "Bodhisattva Barbarian", "When the twilight enters the high-rise building, some people are upstairs worried." "Under the praise and admiration of people, they still can't get rid of their slave status. No matter how versatile they are, they are just a tool for entertainment.
At the time of prosperity, the princes and nobles were immersed in luxury and pleasure, and seemed to have forgotten the impermanence of the cycle of time. The sound of their feasting and music seems to cover up all kinds of hidden worries inside and outside the country.
Kunlun Nu and Bodhisattva Barbarian, the emergence of these alien races, is an inevitable product of the feudal system. However, as time passed, the threat of these alien races gradually diminished, and the dynasty began to falter within the dynasty due to extravagance.
The wheel of history cannot be stopped. Just as the prosperity and opulence of the past were eventually overshadowed by indulgence, the later Tang Dynasty was no exception. By the time people realized that affluence was not eternal, it was already too late.
But modern China has embarked on a very different path from the past. The progress of science and technology, the strength of the military economy, and the popularization of medical education all demonstrate the strength of the country. However, more importantly, everyone is equal in society, and there is a lot of harmony and mutual assistance between people.
In this new era, people share the responsibility of achieving a happy life, and they are no longer indulging in pleasures, but are united and working hard. This is the real peaceful and prosperous era, and this is the real transformation of history.
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