Zhang Ting was an inhumane and severe punishment created by Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, which was mainly used to deal with disobedient officials. In public, letting a captain spank with a stick is not only a physical injury, but also an insult to personality.

However, things are always changing. Those who are punished for offending the holy face are mostly honest and frank people, and often get the sympathy of public opinion, and humiliating punishment has evolved into a symbol of honor. Huang Renyu commented: "Some people just see this danger as a great opportunity to show their fortitude and integrity. Even if you die for this, you can win the reputation of giving up your life for righteousness and be immortal. " Zheng De and Wang Yangming made it very clear: "fame and interests are different, but interests are unified."