If an ancient prisoner was wronged, in what ways could he redress his injustice?

First, submit the petition.

We have also seen this scene in TV dramas, that is, if people want to redress their grievances, they will write a petition and submit it to the government office. This method is more polite than beating drums and shouting grievances in front of the Yamen, but the effect is also weaker.

This is a very conventional way of redressing grievances, just like we now go to court to file a lawsuit. Simply put, it is a formal process. But this method must meet good officials who can distinguish right from wrong, otherwise it will be almost useless.

Second, beat the drum to complain.

There will be two drums placed on the left and right sides of the gate of the Yamen. If these drums are beaten, the local magistrate must come out to solve the problem and handle the case. But drumming will have a big impact, and people on the street will come to watch the fun.

So in the past, unless it was a last resort or a huge injustice, generally speaking, no one would choose to beat the drum to express their grievances.

Third, stop the driver and complain about injustice.

In the past, dignitaries and dignitaries traveled in sedan chairs. The so-called "stopping a driver to complain" meant stopping the sedan in which an adult was traveling, while holding a written petition in his hand and submitting it to the adult for review. This method is usually chosen because local officials do not act, and the people have no choice but to find higher-level officials to handle the matter.

In TV dramas, we will also see that some people even dare to block the sedan chair, that is, they stop the emperor's sedan chair and report their grievances to the emperor. This method sounds easy, but it is very dangerous. If you are not careful, you will be arrested as an assassin and even beheaded.

And some local officials do nothing and protect each other, so although everyone knows that there is such a method, not many people dare to try it.

Fourth, cry out for injustice before beheading.

Prisoners will still cry out loudly before being beheaded, hoping that the adults who execute them will hear their grievances and avenge themselves.