So this behavior has been preserved as a routine. Although many penalties for the art of death have been invented in the history of China, such as "during the year", "branding", "slashing" and "dismembering", it makes people feel creepy. But after all, no matter how big the crime is, death is used to pay the price. So for the last meal, give him something good and eat as much as you can. It is also the embodiment of human nature.
It is said that the standard of "decapitated rice" in Song Dynasty is the highest. In the Song Dynasty, emperors and civil servants ruled the world. Not only do they not kill literati, but they also take care of those who commit capital crimes. Not only eat casually, but also have meat and wine. The budget is 3000 yuan, which is equivalent to 800 yuan now. The price of this meal is beyond the reach of ordinary people. Although it has decreased in the past dynasties, it is roughly the same. There is wine and meat, eat well and go on the road.
But strangely, in addition to good wine and food, the chief usually puts a piece of raw meat at the bottom of the bowl for the prisoners to eat. Is this because prisoners are not allowed to eat well or because of corruption? Although the problem of corruption in feudal society is very serious, after all, there is "100,000 snowflakes and silver" in "Three Years of the Qing Magistrate", and it did happen that prisoners were deducted from food money to enrich themselves. But putting raw meat at the bottom of the bowl is by no means because of corruption or disgusting criminals.
It is said that there is not only Meng Po soup in Meng Po, but also a vicious big dog near Naihe Bridge. The underworld, like the dead, has some rights to use. The dog is on the Naihe Bridge, eating raw meat and carrion. When it meets dead people without these two things, it will bite them black and blue, and sometimes even devour their souls, making them unable to live forever. China people pay attention to an afterlife and have suffered a lot in this life. They also believe that they can have a good baby in the afterlife and be happy and healthy all their lives.
It would be sad if a dog stopped me when crossing the Naihe Bridge. It hurts even if it's just a bite. So, the official put a piece of raw meat at the bottom of the bowl to make the prisoner eat well and bribe the dog so as to cross the Naihe Bridge smoothly and strive for a good afterlife. Criminals also readily accept it, and they will eat raw meat with relish when they see it. After all, it is normal for feudal society to engage in some feudal superstitions.
But "decapitated rice" is the last meal of life after all. In the dark dungeon, the dining environment is not so good, certainly not as bright as the last dinner, and everyone is waiting around. Plus, I will be punished after eating, and I am under great pressure. Many prisoners will not be able to eat this rich food. After all, like Mr. Hai Rui recorded in Ming History, few people died in Jiajing forty-five years (1566).
At this point, Harry is still unaware of it in prison. He was locked up for writing a letter to scold Jia Jing. At this time, Jiajing died, the new emperor succeeded to the throne, and the world-famous Hai Rui will definitely be restored. Therefore, after deliberation, the chiefs decided to kiss Harry's ass and cook a big dinner for him together. Harry thought it was a "broken meal". He began to eat without thinking, and then drank after eating. Drink it and wait to be dragged out and beheaded.
But the officials didn't move until Harry saw the mess and said, The emperor is dead, and you are about to get out of prison. Congratulations. Unexpectedly, when Harry heard about it, he suddenly burst into tears. He was so sad that he cried and vomited, and vomited everything he ate. After all, a fierce man who risked his life like Harry is a minority. Many prisoners have been scared to lie on the ground after knowing that this is a "decapitated meal". They can't afford chopsticks, let alone eat!
The official added a stinky piece of raw meat to the bottom of the bowl and made up a superstitious story, perhaps to make death row inmates eat better and not be hungry ghosts. As a form of primitive humanitarianism, "decapitated rice" has also been preserved in modern times. Sometimes it is not only arranged by the government, but also family members can deliver meals. Let the condemned man experience the last gentleness and kindness of this world before execution. There is also the practice of "broken rice" abroad, and some can order their own food within a reasonable range, which is quite rich.
For example,1allan davis, a famous American serial killer who was executed on July 8th, 999, ate lobster, fried shrimp, fried oysters, garlic bread and a 960ml non-alcoholic beer before he died. These are all his own requirements, and the prison guards have also met his requirements. Ronnie Gardner, the murderer who was shot at 20 10, chose lobster, steak, apple pie and vanilla ice cream as his last meal, and even asked to watch the Lord of the Rings trilogy while eating.
I don't know if it's because The Lord of the Rings is nearly ten hours in total, or I really like this movie. All these show that all countries in the world will treat death row prisoners with the spirit of humanitarian care and try their best to satisfy their appetite before they die. After all, no matter how big the crime is, others will pay with their lives. It is not too much for the dead to eat something delicious before they die. Therefore, for the first mate, adding a foul-smelling piece of raw meat to the decapitated meal of the death row may mean more than just superstition and legend.
More reasons are that, in the spirit of humanitarianism, not only death row inmates can have their last meal, but more importantly, they can have this meal, which means the real end of the life with the big dog next to Naihe Bridge and the fresh start of the life with raw meat. I have been punished for my crimes in this life, and I will start to be a good person again in the next life. The so-called "put down the butcher knife and become a Buddha"!