A Study On Commercial Female Prostitutes In The Middle And Late Tang Dynasty

Prostitutes first appeared as "witch prostitutes" in our country,with a mysterious color.Later,in the Spring and Autumn Period,the "nulu" was established by the government,which was the beginning of the government’s management of prostitutes.However,with the transition from aristocratic politics to bureaucratic politics,the power of the aristocracy continued to weaken,and prostitutes also experienced a process from the prevalence of domestic prostitutes in the Wei,Jin,Southern and Northern Dynasties to the heyday of official prostitutes in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.In addition,due to the preferences of the rulers and the decline of the central government after the Anshi Rebellion,the Tang Dynasty The role of selecting officials by the imperial examination system became more and more prominent in the DPRK,coupled with the factors of the continuous development of the commodity economy,the prostitutes in the market showed a trend of expansion in the middle and late Tang Dynasty.The middle and late Tang Dynasty was in a special period of "Xia Kai Zhao Song".The group of commercial female prostitutes in this period was a microcosm of the society at that time.The study of this group can not only fill the research on the history of women in the Tang Dynasty,but also spy on the middle and late period.Tang social style.The middle and late Tang Dynasty,as a special period when official prostitutes flourished and civilian prostitutes expanded,provided a specific era background for the emergence and development of commercial female prostitutes.On the one hand,in order to meet the needs of male consumers,the group of commercial female prostitutes has undergone a rigorous polishing process since childhood,materializing themselves into a perfect display,with a graceful and beautiful appearance,and proficient in craftsmanship.Poetry,Qing song and elegant dance,with high literary literacy and extraordinary knowledge.On the other hand,due to Xuanzong’s preference,the number of female prostitutes has been expanded unprecedentedly.However,after the Anshi Rebellion,the Tang Dynasty was severely damaged and was unable to support many female prostitutes.Many of them became female prostitutes in the civilian market.Injected fresh blood into the folk prostitutes.In addition,the continuous development of the commodity economy,the gradual improvement of the imperial examination system and the condoning of prostitutes by Emperors Dezong and Xuanzong affected the social atmosphere,and the folk prostitutes showed a trend of expansion and commercialization.However,after the singing and laughter disappeared,most of the female prostitutes,except for a few who were virtuous or monks,had a sad night.Throughout the middle and late Tang Dynasty,the group of commercial female prostitutes was an active class in society that could not be ignored.Although they had some adverse effects on the social atmosphere of this period,they were backward and dross,but from various perspectives.Observing the group of commercial female prostitutes,recognizing their brilliance,and affirming their contributions to Tang Dynasty poetry,legends,and wine culture,so as to avoid one-sided prejudice.