History has its own life, it is like a person, both easy-going and self-respecting. ——Yu Qiuyu
There seem to be many gangs in Chinese history, there are various in each period, they were born for different reasons, the purpose of their birth is also different, in ancient times some gangs even specifically opposed the imperial court.
Some gangs are very mysterious, and some gangs are also on the surface. I believe that everyone has read Jin Yong's novel, and the most important thing in it is the hero in the martial forest, and everyone has their own sect.
So far, some gangs are still thriving, but they were called gangs at the beginning of their existence, but now they can't be called so, and now people call them sects.
Jingjiao Stone Stele
Next, let's take stock of the more mysterious gangs, the first one is Jingjiao. According to the records, this religion was introduced to the Tang Dynasty from the West, and they believed in God, so it was a Christianity.
What is more interesting is that they also worship the Buddha, and there is no difference between their usual dress and monks. However, they had a very large number of believers at that time, and the way to join was still a mystery, only to know that only high-ranking officials and nobles were eligible to join.
Manichaean stele
The second Manichaeanism, in 769 AD, there were manichaean temples everywhere, and as history progressed, the ruling class began to suppress this sect, so they changed to the underground and changed their name to Mingjiao.
This organization is a gang against the ruling class, often instigating people to rebel. Later, they also had a very close relationship with the White Lotus Sect, and those who knew the White Lotus Sect knew that this organization had been rebelling since its inception.
Mohism
The third Mo family, mentioning this, is very familiar to everyone, and the Mo family is also very famous in history. But few people knew how strong this gang really was, and no prince at that time dared not pay attention to them.
In addition to their ideas, they are best known for making all kinds of weapons for soldiers to use, and history books record that they also had specially trained dead soldiers. In today's terms, arms dealers and killers.
Freemasonry
These are just the tip of the iceberg, as there are countless mysterious gangs in Chinese history. In fact, not only in China, but also in Western countries, there are many similar mysterious gangs.
For example, Freemasonry, Skeleton Society, Anderson Hermitage. These three gods are said to be gods, but no one can confirm their existence. According to them, these organizations have already infiltrated the ruling classes of Western countries.
Skeleton Society
These mysterious organizations in Chinese history are real, but the Western countries are not necessarily, first of all, because there is no evidence, and secondly, because they are too godly, I don't know if you think these mysterious organizations in the West exist in the end?
With copper as a mirror can be the crown, with people as a mirror can be clear about gains and losses, with history as a mirror can know the rise and fall, if there is something wrong welcome to point out, please be more inclusive.