Nurhachi favored this concubine the most, but ordered her to be buried after his death, and the reason was frightening
Historically, there have been many emperors who ordered their concubines to be buried with them for various reasons. The most famous of these is the founding emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Nurhachi.
Nurhachi was an important leader of the Manchus, and under his leadership, the Ming Dynasty fell and the Qing Dynasty was established. During his lifetime, he married many wives and gave birth to many children. However, one of the concubines was one of his favorites.
The concubine's name was Mengu Zhezhe, and she was the daughter of Nurhachi's mother's sister, who was Nurhachi's cousin. She is intelligent, beautiful, and has a meek and kind personality. Nurhachi loved her very much and often spent quality time with her.
However, when Mengu Zhezhe became seriously ill, Nurhachi did not give up on her treatment. He knew that if Meng Gu Zhezhe could be allowed to live, then their love would be even deeper. However, the doctor told him that there was no cure for Menggu Zhezhe's condition and that the only way was for her to die peacefully.
So, Nurhachi made a decision to let Menggu Zhezhe accompany him to the earth after his death. The decision shocked and frightened people, after all, such a practice is rare in China's history.
Why did Nurhachi make such a surprising decision? It turned out that he was trying to protect Menggu Zhezhe's life. In his heart, Menggu Zhezhe is the woman he loves the most, and he hopes to be with her forever, both in the human world and in the underground world.
In addition, it is also a matter of faith. In the society of the time, it was believed that death was not the end, but the beginning of another world. Therefore, allowing your loved one to follow you to the grave will allow them to stay together in the world to come.
Although this practice may seem a bit cruel, it is also a traditional culture in ancient China. It represents a deep love and respect for the deceased. Even today, we can't completely deny this. In some cases, we may choose to do something similar in order to be able to bring comfort and peace of mind to our loved ones.
Nurhachi's affection for Mengu Zhezhe is very deep. He was willing to trade his life for her peace and happiness. And this story also allows us to see the uniqueness of ancient Chinese culture, as well as people's understanding and perception of life and death.