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Ancient armies fought wars, and armor was an indispensable protective equipment. Mingguang armor represents the high level of armor production in ancient China. However, ancient army soldiers would feel stuffy and uncomfortable when wearing armor in the hot summer. Nevertheless, no matter how hot it was, the soldiers could not take off their armor. So, why did the ancient army not dare to take off its armor in hot weather?
In ancient China, armor was not always made of metal, although TV dramas often misled viewers into thinking so. The earliest armor was not metal, but "armor" made of relatively hard leather. In the Warring States period, with the widespread application of iron, soldiers began to wear armor made of iron, which is what we often call "armor".
Ancient armor was very complex to make, usually consisting of hundreds of small pieces of iron joined together through various processes, mostly made of metallic iron. Therefore, only an empire that is strong and values army building can provide soldiers with excellent armor to reduce casualties in battle.
For example, the armor of the Han Dynasty played an important role in glorious battles such as the defeat of the Xiongnu, the conquest of Dawan, and the capture of Korea. The armor of the Han army was made of small pieces of iron strung to a rope, and there were leather armor and cotton cloth inside, which provided effective protection.
However, armor is very airtight in hot weather, and combined with heavy weight, soldiers sweat easily when wearing it, which can lead to the common disease of armor removal. Once the armor is removed, due to the opening of pores and the stimulation of wind, it may cause qi and blood blockage, muscle skin pain and even life-threatening. Therefore, ancient armies could not take off their armor immediately after the battle, so as not to trigger the wind of unloading.
This can be confirmed by the story of Chang Yuchun, a general of the Ming army during Zhu Yuanzhang's period. Chang Yuchun was once an outstanding military strategist, but he unfortunately died after taking off his armor due to a sharp drop in body temperature, which became a tragic negative textbook. His death also highlighted the protective nature of armor for soldiers.
Therefore, although the hot weather made soldiers feel uncomfortable, in order to protect their health, ancient armies could not take off their armor immediately after the battle. This lesson also reminds us that when moving from outside to indoors in summer, it is best to gradually adapt to the temperature difference to prevent summer colds.
Soldiers of ancient armies wore armor in hot weather and often had to endure unimaginable impermeability and heat. The armor was not only heavy, but also did not have proper ventilation, so soldiers sweated easily, especially in the heat of battle. However, despite this situation, they cannot easily take off their armor.
After taking off the armor, the pores of the skin are opened, stimulated by the cool breeze, the circulation of qi and blood is blocked, and the muscles and skin are often painful. In severe cases, this state of affairs may even threaten the lives of soldiers. The disease is known as nail remover, and it is one of the common complications in ancient armies.
Therefore, when the ancient army fought, no matter how hot the weather was, the soldiers had to insist on wearing armor after the battle to avoid the occurrence of unloading winds. While this may make them feel uncomfortable, they understand that it is for their own health and life safety.
The soldiers of the ancient army did not hesitate to endure physical discomfort for the mission of the country and the emperor, and firmly wore armor and went into battle. Their tenacity and loyalty bear witness to history and are important qualities we can learn today. Therefore, although the ancient war environment and modern times are very different, we can still draw inspiration from the experience of ancient armies, cherish health, persist in fighting, and contribute to the security and prosperity of the country and society.
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