Funny thing is there was one emperor who because he was traumatized by the cruelness of his father's concubines, had only one queen for all his life. And he had children with no problem. And then his son succeeded and filled his harem with endless women. And one of them killed every children he had so he died...childless.... so is harem that usefull?
Yeah the purpose of big harem is not only for pleasure and reproduction of heirs but also to ensure that you have political supporters. That is why usually women who are promoted to higher position in the harem do have strong family background.
@@DanteAtropos what happened to the woman ( was she the empress ) that killed all the emperor's children? I think that would be a capital punishment offence that might even include her close associates
@Alex Y Foot binding originated from 10th century by emperor Li Yu of Southern Tang, just before Song Dynasty. The practice began from Southern China then eventually spreading up North. Since then, foot binding becomes more widespread during the 12th century (which is around Song Dynasty). Thanks for pointing that out btw.
foot binding was among Han people and the emperor's women were mainly from Man people who didn't adopt foot binding tradition so your information was not accurate. also, royal Man women used to wear a type of high heel shoes and the bond small feet wouldn't fit into the shoes at all so it's impossible that those women had foot binding. please, do your research and use your logic for work!!!!!!!
what most people don't realize is that the term harem did not originate with the women or men that a nobleman or emperor has, but rather a harem was a place where the women, eunuchs, and female servants of the palace would live. A sort of inner sanctum filled with all the comforts that they would need or desire in an effort to both keep them close at hand, as well as protect them from outside men who might have ill intentions. only husbands and male children, and rare invited guests were permitted to enter the harem. somewhere along the line, westerners got the term harem mixed up and assumed the harem was the group of women themselves, and somehow that definition stuck. the modern usage of the word Harem is a bit of a misnomer, but it's unlikely to be corrected. Just thought i'd drop some knowledge on you.
The harems system were invented around the ming an qing dynasty. The qing dynasty was conquered by the manchu and they wore different costumes than the hans
Your story make me remember a different story about Kangxi. He was not happy when he grew up in imperial. He fall in love with only a girl and she loved him so much but kang xi' Grandmother didnot agree and she made both of them far away. They didnot meet forever. Kang xi stil lived without her. It is a sad story.
These kind of history and heritage or tradition is always used so that a steady line or non shortage of successors may be always put into test. The many children is a part of an idea for state's security( where many candidates can be chosen for the next monarch(emperor) ).
"harem" word itself come from somewhere in the middle east. Japan is not the first one originate it. And every feudal family have this harem thingy. Including the European kingdoms back in the past.
The Manchus adopted the existing "Back Palace" ranking system for the harem women, & modified it to form their own selection criteria (e.g. The candidates for Imperial consorts must bear Manchurian noble/high official blood , no foot binding, be able to read & write at a certain level, ......etc.) Ladies in waiting might be exempted from the literacy requirement, but beauty was still the primary criteria.
qing is "china", just not han chinese. to europeans/westerners, tang is china, song is china, mongols/yuan is china, ming is china, qing is china, etc. a country or group of countries around that area is considered china.
The rulers of qing were manchus, but they still ruled from china and adopted chinese culture and bureaucracy. We dont speak manchu for a reason. Also, having rulers from different ethnic group is pretty common. Queen elizabeth family is from german origin, the king of spain is from french origin, etc...
Why isn’t it? So if u don’t consider Qing as part of China, why is it in the Chinese dynasty historical annals? Also Mongolia, Tibet and Xinjiang should be independent since it is during Qing dynasty that these 3 came under China? Do u want this to happen?
Too many politics issue and you gotta survive in the harem. Especially when you're pregnant... All the ladies will keep their eyes on you ( I👀👀) then too many rules.. 😐.. 😅.
when you watched too much chinese imperial drama and become familiar with the harem system...
Yanxi Palace?
Mao’s Little Kitty Cat I feel like ruyi was better to be honest. I cried so hard at the end.
Suggest me some harem dramas
@@joshnaj9714 deer and cauldron 2014.This dramas are very awesome.It has a happy ending
@@joshnaj9714 watch korean dramas. Better costumes and actors lol
Funny thing is there was one emperor who because he was traumatized by the cruelness of his father's concubines, had only one queen for all his life. And he had children with no problem. And then his son succeeded and filled his harem with endless women. And one of them killed every children he had so he died...childless.... so is harem that usefull?
it still is. Politically.
Yeah the purpose of big harem is not only for pleasure and reproduction of heirs but also to ensure that you have political supporters. That is why usually women who are promoted to higher position in the harem do have strong family background.
Who is this emperor do you remember his name?
@@m.h2247 Emperor Hongzhi of Ming
@@DanteAtropos what happened to the woman ( was she the empress ) that killed all the emperor's children? I think that would be a capital punishment offence that might even include her close associates
1. Talked about Ming dynasty but showed Qing clothing
2. Foot binding is mostly banned during these perioeds
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Well, it was practiced from tang dynasty til early 20th century as foot binding symbolizes beauty & elegance during these periods.
foot binding is almost like high heel extremism
foot binding was banned only after colonization of Machurian which is the time Qing Dynasty....
@Alex Y Foot binding originated from 10th century by emperor Li Yu of Southern Tang, just before Song Dynasty. The practice began from Southern China then eventually spreading up North. Since then, foot binding becomes more widespread during the 12th century (which is around Song Dynasty). Thanks for pointing that out btw.
Manchu women didn’t have small feet. Foot binding is actually forbidden in Manchu custom
Yanxi Palace fan here.
No. Cixi was the AUNT of the emperor Guangxu. The emperors mother is Cixi’s sister. Cixi’s own son was the previous emperor Tongzi who died childless
foot binding was among Han people and the emperor's women were mainly from Man people who didn't adopt foot binding tradition so your information was not accurate. also, royal Man women used to wear a type of high heel shoes and the bond small feet wouldn't fit into the shoes at all so it's impossible that those women had foot binding. please, do your research and use your logic for work!!!!!!!
I thought foot binding was a thing until the end of Qing dynasty in 1911 when it was outlawed?
Peter Hsiao it was among the upper class.
That's one Greedy boi !!
Back then, we had emperors with harems. Now we have anime male mc with harems of waifus.
what most people don't realize is that the term harem did not originate with the women or men that a nobleman or emperor has, but rather a harem was a place where the women, eunuchs, and female servants of the palace would live. A sort of inner sanctum filled with all the comforts that they would need or desire in an effort to both keep them close at hand, as well as protect them from outside men who might have ill intentions. only husbands and male children, and rare invited guests were permitted to enter the harem.
somewhere along the line, westerners got the term harem mixed up and assumed the harem was the group of women themselves, and somehow that definition stuck.
the modern usage of the word Harem is a bit of a misnomer, but it's unlikely to be corrected.
Just thought i'd drop some knowledge on you.
It's as if language changes overtime.
I'm happy, I live today. ❤❤❤
The costume which showing in the videos is not Chinese traditional clothes!
Manchurians are Chinese. They assimilated into our 56 Ethnicities. China is not homogenously Han.
The harems system were invented around the ming an qing dynasty. The qing dynasty was conquered by the manchu and they wore different costumes than the hans
@@shirleyzhang2997 but Ming dyasty is Han
Your story make me remember a different story about Kangxi. He was not happy when he grew up in imperial. He fall in love with only a girl and she loved him so much but kang xi' Grandmother didnot agree and she made both of them far away. They didnot meet forever. Kang xi stil lived without her. It is a sad story.
The legend of dragon pearl ?
Zhen Fei was favored by the emperor because she TRULY loved him. But sadly, people threw her down a well and she died.
Emperor needed a lot of kids since many of them died before adulthood.
Wow, what a lucky Emporer!😆 Interesting information!
whats the title of the background music? its so beautiful to listen to.
I play Royal Chaos and this is exactly what the goal is
why does the title of this video sound like a final boss fight area?
Can't find part 1
Now make another/new harem anime using that method
To love ru
infinite stratos
highschool dxd
hundred
@@pineapplelord2422 they said using that method
79 women
i to like to live dangerously
Love the intro
Time to bring back harem!
These kind of history and heritage or tradition is always used so that a steady line or non shortage of successors may be always put into test. The many children is a part of an idea for state's security( where many candidates can be chosen for the next monarch(emperor) ).
明朝干嘛用清朝的服装，作为香港媒体，这种错误都犯，无语
I thought Guangxu emperor is cixi's niece?
yeah, he was her nephew. Cixi was the mother of his predecessor, Zaichun, or the Tongzhi Emperor
I love how most Chinese harem drama are mostly on Ming dynasty and not any others.
Ming dynasty ? I have think/see qing dynasty have more drama lol
More like Qing Dynasty
I thought harem is only for japan
I'm sure it was others as well besides China and Japan
Harem is an Arabic word . I think a lot of societies had harems to ensure bloodlines .
"harem" word itself come from somewhere in the middle east.
Japan is not the first one originate it.
And every feudal family have this harem thingy. Including the European kingdoms back in the past.
@@DBT1007 Ooooooh
Some in the comment section didn't get the joke. Or they don't want animes.
But..but.. foot binding was banned among manchus.. and the qing emperors forbade it within the palace..it was mostly a Han thing to do
Qing Dynasty is not China!
The Manchus adopted the existing "Back Palace" ranking system for the harem women, & modified it to form their own selection criteria (e.g. The candidates for Imperial consorts must bear Manchurian noble/high official blood , no foot binding, be able to read & write at a certain level, ......etc.) Ladies in waiting might be exempted from the literacy requirement, but beauty was still the primary criteria.
Qing dynasty is the best dynasty
qing is "china", just not han chinese. to europeans/westerners, tang is china, song is china, mongols/yuan is china, ming is china, qing is china, etc. a country or group of countries around that area is considered china.
The rulers of qing were manchus, but they still ruled from china and adopted chinese culture and bureaucracy. We dont speak manchu for a reason.
Also, having rulers from different ethnic group is pretty common. Queen elizabeth family is from german origin, the king of spain is from french origin, etc...
Why isn’t it? So if u don’t consider Qing as part of China, why is it in the Chinese dynasty historical annals? Also Mongolia, Tibet and Xinjiang should be independent since it is during Qing dynasty that these 3 came under China? Do u want this to happen?
If I were emperor ill only have two harem
Here now we have largest population in the
World
where chinese got footbinding is still a mystery
Came here because of too much watching Chinese (Historical fiction) dramas😂
Wow, I'm early!
Are you proud of me Mom?
Seems boring, no wonder cixi grabbed power when she could, at least she had something more worthwhile to do than to be a glorified baby machine.
Wow I'm early
Too many politics issue and you gotta survive in the harem. Especially when you're pregnant... All the ladies will keep their eyes on you ( I👀👀) then too many rules.. 😐.. 😅.
Make a manga for this
A lot of manhua from this but i ddnt read because i only like cultivator manhua
故宫真正的主人是明朝人
rip feet
I wish i am him
The manga was better
Women and GIRLS…mostly YOUNG GIRLS…
crazy women discrimination 👎🏼👎🏼
Tiny feet T.T
Awful "culture"
King Wenceslas had many illegal children from concubines . Most of Europe did . Are they all awful ? Silly Snowflake !
@@ploppyploppy6554 yes depend on how the women are treated
@@ploppyploppy6554 you see, its different when europeans does it /s
Wait, I thought of Borat though.
Don't blame ancient people with modern-day moral standards. Much of your culture will be considered awful after 100 years.
Kangxi has me green with envy
Kim jong un and sultan of Brunei probably has the same number.
Kangxi was also an amazing Emperor, China was lucky to have such an Emperor, yah I would like to be him minus all the work he has to do.
if I die I wanna go to chinese heaven