It was too hard for the ancients to go to the toilet. Modern people are embarrassed to see these tools, and they can never do it. What are they?

There is no doubt that we are in a happy era, enjoying the convenience brought by science and technology. With convenient transportation and free communication, living in this society called "global village" is far more comfortable and enjoyable than in ancient times when "transportation depends on walking and communication depends on shouting". Moreover, with the development of electronic technology, computers and mobile phones have brought us more and more convenience. Imagine, if one day we lose power, or if one day we can't use our mobile phones, how many people can take it calmly?

Yes, the society we live in is bright, and of course the fast pace that comes with it also makes us look full of vitality. Early in the morning, young people crowded into the subway for a busy day; In the alley, a mountain of express delivery is distributed to the couriers in the hands of customers; In the coffee shop, the meditator conceived a career template and a new direction. These dance steps are showing the speed of this society. But,

There are still many people who envy the life of the ancients. They think that the life of the ancients was slow, which is exactly what the present society does not have. Even many people want to live in ancient times. However, ask yourself, if you go back to the ancient slow-paced society, can you stand it?

Today, we will talk to you about the daily life of the ancients and learn about their real situation. Only when we have a general understanding of these things will we know how happy modern people are.

In fact, many people are interested in ancient people going to the toilet, which has always been a new topic. So, how did people go to the toilet thousands of years ago?

In fact, it is far less convenient for ancient people to go to the toilet today, and tools such as toilets are basically impossible. Ancient people used to go to the toilet, mostly dry toilets. Even the royal family is no exception. What is even more shocking is that it was risky for the ancients to go to the toilet. At this point, the master had to tell an embarrassing incident in which the ancients went to the toilet.

According to historical records, once the Duke of Jin Ji Nu went to the toilet and didn't return, the ministers had to go to the toilet to find out. It turned out that Jinu somehow fell into the cesspit and was drowned. Think about that terrible scene, and you will know that the life of modern people is many times happier than that of ancient kings.

Then, the next question: before the invention of paper, how did the ancients wipe their bottoms when they went to the toilet?

In fact, before the invention of paper, the ancients used toilets to raise toilets, and even people with poor conditions could only use leaves or clods to solve them. The toilet seat is made of sliced bamboo, so they usually use it to wipe dirty clothes.

In the 13th "Induction Record" of Fa Yuan written by Taoist priests in the Tang Dynasty, it was recorded: "When Wu was built, the garden was razed to the ground. Get a golden statue. Discuss its origin. It is said that it was made by Wang Yu in the early Zhou Dynasty. This town is in Fu Jiang. How did you know? Since the Qin, Han and Wei Dynasties, there has been no Buddhism and Buddhism in Nantah. There is no such thing as being buried underground. Sun Hao got it. Never believed it. Not very respectful. Put it in the toilet to make a screen. " If this is true, it is obvious evidence of the use of toilet funds during the Three Kingdoms period.

At this point, I believe many people have a great interest in toilet finance. What exactly is toilet financing?

The so-called toilet towel is the "paper" used by the ancients to wipe their bottoms when they went to the toilet. It's just that the toilet is a kind of bamboo cut from bamboo, and people generally use this kind of bamboo to "wipe dirty". Toilet lids are very similar to bamboo slips, so many people in unknown so often collect toilet lids used by the ancients at home. People who know it will inevitably laugh.

Having said that, it is necessary to mention that although paper did not appear in China until the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the period of wiping one's ass with paper may be later, the western countries are later than this period 1000 years or so. Because papermaking didn't reach Europe until the 12th century and America until the 17th century, how did they solve this problem? According to relevant records, the toilet in the French palace used a thick hemp rope hanging from the roof. After finishing, pull back and forth in the lower body like sawing wood, and remove the dirt by friction.

Imagine hanging a huge hemp rope and pulling it out of your crotch when you use it. This cleaning method is really unacceptable.

Even more amazing is the way the Japanese royal family went to the toilet. According to the story of Genji, the Japanese royal family wiped their bottoms with cicadas. But cicada wings are very hard, and they are usually soaked in warm water for three days.

Then use it. The master couldn't help wondering why the Japanese royal family used such a small area of cicada wings.

Do you still want to travel in ancient times after seeing the ancient toilet ways? I think most people will give up this idea. Now that I think about it, it's better now. Let's remember yesterday, seize today and let the future fly!