Joining the Police Force, Solving a Major Dismemberment Case from the Beginning.

Summary

The text discusses the historical practice of "Jing Guan" - observation towers constructed from enemy soldiers' corpses in ancient China. These macabre structures were used to display military power and intimidate opponents, with notable examples including Wang Mang's towers and Huangfu Song's tower made from 100,000 corpses. The practice began during the Spring and Autumn period and continued until the Tang Dynasty, gradually declining during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The narrative is framed by a conversation between Han Xu, Li Le, and Chengzi, exploring the brutal historical significance of these towers.

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