People who have watched costume dramas have some understanding of ancient criminal laws such as Zhu Jiu, beheading, Lingchi, etc., at least in the dramas. But in fact, penalties were very clear even in ancient times. In addition to the above-mentioned heavier penal laws, there are also slightly lighter penal laws such as fines, exile, or imperial punishment that damage parts of the limbs, so that prisoners at least will not lose their lives. .
However, in ancient times there was a slightly relaxed criminal law, which was lighter than shaving hair, and now men do it every day! Unfortunately, the prisoners at the time were very resistant. What exactly is it?
It is "punishment", which is to shave off the beard of the prisoner.
You must be surprised, isn't it just shaving? Yes, although the absence of a beard seems to be the most normal now, in ancient times it became the most unwilling punishment for criminals.
This is of course related to the concept of parents who are affected by the body, hair and skin, because the beard is also included in the hair and skin. Shaving it is equivalent to filial piety. This is seen by the ancients who put filial piety first. It is unacceptable to come.
Secondly, people at the time believed that having a beard was a symbol of beauty and wisdom. Guan Yu has a very long beard, so he also has the nickname of the beautiful bearded man. Zhang Juzheng from the Ming Dynasty, Cui Yan from the Han Dynasty, and Xie Lingyun from the Jin Dynasty all have long beards, and they are all beautiful men. In the eyes of the ancients who valued appearance, the beard was an extremely important part. At the same time, people with long beards are considered to be older people. They are more experienced and calmer, so they have a higher right to speak.
And people at the time would still despise people without beards. Even Zhang Liang and Liu Bei were ridiculed for having no beards and looked like women. Therefore, the beard occupies an extremely important position in the hearts of the ancients, which is why prisoners are unwilling to shave their beards.
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