What Punishment was like in Ancient China

One of the oldest civilizations to survive, China’s long-term success can be accredited to its effort to harmonize its society at any cost. Oddly it was the teachings of Confucius that helped China to devise horrendous and soul tearing punishments that could make even stone-cold criminals wet their pants. Welcome to Nutty History, and today let’s find out what law and punishment were like in Ancient China! ------------------------------------