Torture is the main manifestation of the cruel criminal law in ancient China. It is a product of the principle of using law as a means of deterrence to maintain rule in that era. The main contents include skinning, beheading, car splitting, five punishments, torture, hanging, cooking, etc. Among them, Lingchi was the most cruel. However, with the development of history, these inhumane punishments have finally returned to history. Now, let's listen to the laws and regulations in ancient my country and what kind of tortures they include?
