What types of people were referred to in ancient times? Why?
The so-called "three religions and nine streams" refer to the hierarchical classification of social status and occupations of different groups over a long period of history. Specifically, Jiu Liu can be divided into upper Jiu Liu, middle Jiu Liu and lower Jiu Liu.
"Xiajiu Liu" originally refers to the first-class platform, the second-class blowing, the third-class circus, the fourth-class pushing, the fifth-class pool and the sixth-class back rub, and the seventh-class cultivation and eight-class matching with nine prostitutes. However, with the development of society, the seven connotations have gradually changed. They generally refer to people living in society who make a living by engaging in various businesses, such as escort agencies, knights, bandits, gangsters, gambling, actors, divination, prostitutes, pawns, etc. Beggars and so on.
What is the "Nine Streams"? From the traditional academic perspective, it refers to Confucianism, Taoism, Yin-Yang School, famous schools, Mohists, strategists, miscellaneous schools, and farmers; according to various industries in society, it refers to Generally refers to different industries in society and people engaged in different industries.
The upper nine streams are: first-rate Buddha, second-rate immortal, third-rate emperor, fourth-rate official, fifth-rate pot cooker, sixth-rate "Dang", seventh-rate "Businessman", eight "Ke", and ninth-rate "Zhuangtian".
Buddha refers to Sakyamuni, and "immortal" refers to Yuanshi Tianzun, Tongtian Cult Leader, Taishang Laojun, and the Eight Immortals of the Upper, Middle and Lower Eight Immortals; the emperors and the "True Dragon Emperors" of all dynasties, Feudal kings, etc.; "official" refers to officials of the imperial court, large and small, "shaoguo" refers to the winery. In the past, the brewing industry was very developed, and the largest factory was the winery; "dang" refers to a pawnshop, "merchants" refers to the business industry, and "ke" He is the owner of the manor, and "zhuangtian" is also the farmer.
The middle nine streams are: first-rate "juzi", second-rate "physician", third-rate "feng shui", fourth-rate "piao", fifth-rate "painting", sixth-rate "xiang", and seventh-rate "monk" "Eight "Tao" and nine "Qin Qi".
Juzi refers to the person who won the exam, "Yi" refers to a doctor, "Feng Shui" refers to a Feng Shui master, "Pi" refers to a fortune teller, "Danqing" refers to a calligrapher and painter, and "Xiang" refers to a master of calligraphy and painting. A fortune teller is a fortune teller; "monk" refers to a monk, Tao refers to a Taoist priest, and Qinqi here refers to a scholar.
The lower nine streams are: first-rate "witch", second-rate "prostitute", third-rate "great god", fourth-rate "bang", fifth-rate "barber", sixth-rate "player", seventh-rate "actor", eighth-rate " Calling the street" and nine "selling sweets".
"Witches" refer to southern wizards and witches who specialize in drawing talismans and chanting incantations to summon gods and drive away ghosts. They are different from the northern witches who do not dance or sing, but specialize in drawing talisman and reciting incantations; "Prostitute" refers to a prostitute, "Great God" refers to a so-called "divine witch" who is possessed by gods and cures diseases by singing and dancing, and "Bang" refers to a watchman who works as a timekeeper. "Shaving" refers to barbers, and "blowers" refers to drummers, trumpet makers, and the "band" that plays pipes and beats outside the gate specifically for weddings and weddings. The term "actor" is easy to understand, that is, an actor who sings operas, "calling street" refers to a beggar, and "selling sugar" refers to a sugar seller.
Of course, there are more than just these thirty-nine and twenty-seven professions in the Nine Streams. The divisions of the Nine Streams are also different in various places, and each profession includes many professions in the same industry or similar professions, such as Those who shave their heads are not only barbers, but also those who perform pedicures, bathers, waiters, cart pullers, massagers, shop assistants, dancers, helpers, and anyone in the service industry.
In the north, people’s classification of the Nine Streams is different from the above-mentioned classification. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, there were only two grades of Jiuliu in the local area: the upper Jiuliu and the lower Jiuliu. There was no such thing as the middle Jiuliu.
Specifically divided, the upper nine streams are: first-rate Buddha, second-rate immortal, third-rate emperor, fourth-rate official, fifth-rate "workman", sixth-rate "village", seventh-rate "greedy", eighth-rate "lazy", and ninth-rate "worker". "Playing with money".
The lower nine ranks are "first-rate "diligence", second-rate "art", third-rate "quail", fourth-rate "monkey", fifth-rate "pedicure", sixth-rate "head-shaving", seventh-rate "spring" (prostitute) , eight "codes", and nine "blow hands"
What is particularly interesting here is the "greedy", "lazy" and "playing money" of Shangjiu, which actually refer to hedonists. That is, those who get something for nothing and still have to be served.
In fact, there are many versions of the classification of the "nine streams", which refer to different things depending on the region, but the "lower nine streams" basically refer to those struggling at the bottom of society. They have no land, they are not engaged in farming, they are not like those who have the skills to do business, and they are not even handicraftsmen.