Why are Koreans called Bangzi?

When it comes to Bangzi, most people will think of Koreans. So if you ask why Koreans are called Bangzi, many people may not know it. Some people should know a saying, but about Bangzi There are two versions of its origin, both of which are very interesting and very convincing. The history of Koreans being called Bangzi is not long. The two terms we are talking about here come from modern history.

Korean people practicing martial arts with sticks

Let’s talk about the first statement first, which many people have heard. After the Sino-Japanese War of 1888-1894, Japan began its penetrating invasion and colonization of China. It had long since begun to slowly immigrate to Northeast China on a large scale. After 918, Japan became more and more rampant. At this time, the Korean Peninsula had been annexed by Japan. In order to increase their control over Northeast China, the Japanese transferred many people from the Republic of Korea to China to assist in management.

These Koreans are also very happy. They have accepted the Japanese brainwashing concept of "Japan and South Korea are of the same ancestry" and believe that they are closer to the Japanese, so they are more serious about doing bad things than the Japanese. But even though the Japanese say they have the same ancestors as the Koreans, they still don’t trust them from the bottom of their hearts. Not to mention guns, they don’t even give them batons. But if they want to scare people, they must be armed, right? Koreans I had no choice but to find the mallet I used for laundry at home and arm myself.

Korean people use sticks to chase and beat Chinese civilians

Since the introduction of sticks, these Korean policemen have become arrogant. They go around the streets to see who doesn’t like them. A group of Koreans They swarmed up and beat them hard with sticks. Many people were killed and countless others were injured. There were some who resisted at first, but later these sticks were so fierce that people would stay away from them when they encountered them, and they called them "Korean sticks" behind their backs. Of course, Koreans are very famous for beating Chinese people very hard. Their beatings are often filmed by Westerners. Westerners actually often call Koreans "sticks." This statement is relatively common and I believe many people have heard it.

Real photos of Master Bangzi taken by Westerners

We will talk about the second type next. The second theory is that many people think that their title of Bangzi was given by Emperor Qianlong. Just talking about Bangzi, you probably don’t feel much about it, but when it comes to Bangchui, many people should know that in the dialects of many places in the north, a fool is called Bangchui, which describes the person as a fool. This is about a story about a North Korean king who came to meet Qianlong. The Qing Dynasty did seem to be very strong before Qianlong. At that time, North Korea worshiped the Qing Dynasty very much and often came to pay tribute and worship. They were always worried that they would be abandoned by China.

Every time they come to China to worship, they bring many gifts and treat them respectfully. Of course, every time he makes a pilgrimage, he hopes to receive rewards and titles from Qianlong. At that time, Qianlong hosted a banquet for the King of Korea in the Forbidden City. Before the meal, someone brought a basin of hot water with minced garlic and flower petals for the King of Korea to wash his hands. The main purpose of adding garlic was to disinfect and increase the fragrance. But the North Korean king thought the handwashing water was appetizing soup. He held the basin and drank happily, drinking a lot in one breath. After taking a few big sips, he kept praising: "What a soup, so fragrant!" Qianlong and the ministers at the table looked at it and laughed. Qianlong couldn't help but pointed at the King of Korea and said: "This is really a mallet." If translated into Shaanxi dialect: "Oh, the beating is like a melon skin, a porcelain hammer." But after hearing this, the King of Korea not only did not feel embarrassed, but thought that Qianlong had praised him and granted him a new title, so he quickly knelt down to thank him. Since then, the Korean people's title of "Bangzi" has spread a lot.

North Koreans who came to worship in the Qing Dynasty

Both of these statements are not necessarily accurate. If they are not accurate, I hope everyone will not take it seriously and regard it as a joke.