In the "Yi Zhuan" of Jing Fang, it is said: "Officials who are content with the status quo and only think about promotion and wealth, this is greed; disasters will gnaw at the roots of crops like pests. Unstable virtues and inconsistency lead to disturbances; pests will gnaw at the leaves. Failing to correct mistakes and lacking virtues, pests will gnaw at the roots. Rushing to act out of season is to disregard the natural order; pests will gnaw at the stems. Concealing wrongdoing breeds disaster; pests will gnaw at the hearts of seedlings."
In the first year of Xianning under Emperor Wu of Han, locust plagues appeared everywhere. By September, another locust plague broke out in Qingzhou. In this month, many counties' crops were devastated by locusts. Four years later, more than twenty counties in Sizhou, Jizhou, Yanzhou, Yuzhou, Jingzhou, and Yangzhou suffered locust plagues.
In the fourth year of Taikang, the locusts and crabs in the Kuaiji region turned into pests, devouring vast quantities of rice and causing a huge disaster. By August of the ninth year, twenty-four counties suffered locust plagues. In September, pests invaded the crops harvested in autumn. At that time, the emperor believed in slander and favored Jia Chong and Yang Jun, which reflects the punishment for failing to correct mistakes and lacking virtues.
In the third year of Yuankang under Emperor Hui, a locust plague struck six counties, including Daifang, and all the leaves of the crops were eaten.
In the first year of Yongning in July, Liangzhou, Yizhou, and Liangzhou all suffered locust plagues. At that time, Prince Qi Jiong was in power. This was retribution for his greed and cruelty. In October, locusts in Nanan, Baxi, Jiangyang, Taiyuan, Xinxing, Beihai, and other places gnawed at the leaves, where up to 60 to 70 percent of the crops were consumed. In December, an additional six counties experienced locust plagues.
During the ninth year of Emperor Wu of Han, a strange incident occurred in northern Youzhou involving a dead cow that spoke, foretelling a disaster related to cattle. At that time, the emperor was frequently ill and concerned about the future of his dynasty, but he failed to address it justly, a clear sign of his incompetent rule. Just like Shi Kuang said, "When resentment festers among the populace, strange occurrences will follow." This is similar to what Jing Fang's "Yi Zhuan" stated: "Innocent killings will lead to calamity."
During the reign of Emperor Huidi of Han, there was a man named Zhang Cheng in Jiangxia. His cow suddenly spoke, saying, "The world is descending into chaos; where are you taking me?" Zhang Cheng, alarmed, quickly returned home. Before long, the cow stood up and walked on its hind legs! Zhang Cheng consulted a fortune teller, who predicted, "There will be a civil war in the world, and the disaster will not only affect one family." Indeed, that year, Zhang Chang initiated his rebellion by attacking Jiangxia first. Zhang Cheng, as a general, led to chaos in five provinces, and his family was wiped out. Jing Fang's "Yi Zhuan" said, "Cows can speak, and based on what they say, fortunes can be predicted."
In July of the first year of Emperor Yuan's reign, a cow in Jinling gave birth to a two-headed calf! According to Jing Fang's "Yi Zhuan," this is an omen of impending division in the realm. As foretold, shortly thereafter, Emperor Min was slain by the Hu in Pingyang, and Emperor Yuan declared himself emperor in Jiangdong, splitting the world in half.
In the first year of Taixing, Wang Liang, the governor of Wuchang, had a cow that gave birth to a calf. This calf was particularly strange, with two heads, eight legs, and two tails sharing one body. It died three years later. Another cow with only one leg and three tails also died shortly after birth. Sima Biao once said, "Two cows symbolize power being held in private hands, with no distinction between upper and lower ranks." Jing Fang's "Yi Zhuan" also states, "Those with many legs cannot bear heavy responsibilities; those with few legs cannot handle duties." Later, Wang Dun and others disrupted the political power, which seemed to confirm these omens.
In December of the fourth year, the sacrificial cow in the outskirts died. Liu Xiang explained in the "Spring and Autumn Annals" that the death of the sacrificial cow symbolized "Duke Xuan's incompetence and moral failing, so heaven did not accept his sacrifices." The great achievements of Emperor Yuan's revival were actually planned by Wang Dao. However, Liu Wei flattered the emperor, gaining his favor, while Wang Dao was alienated, resulting from incompetence and moral failing.
In the second year of Xianhe, in May, a calf with two heads and six legs was born in the military guard's household. That winter, Su Jun rebelled. Seven years later, a calf with two heads, eight legs, and two tails sharing one body was born in the home of Yuan Rong from Jiande.
During the time when Huan Xuan was in Jingzhou and was about to visit the governor Yin Zhongkan, he encountered an old man driving a peculiar green cow near Crane's Nest. Without a word, Huan Xuan exchanged his own cow for it. Riding the green cow to Lingling Jingxi, it ran very fast! When resting and letting the cow drink water, it suddenly plunged into the river and did not resurface. Despite searching all day, the cow was never found. Eventually, Huan Xuan was defeated in battle and killed.
In the second year of Zhangwu during Liu Bei's Shu Han dynasty, he set out on an eastern expedition. In February, he departed from Zigui and camped at Yidao. In June, a yellow gas appeared in Zigui, stretching over ten miles long and several dozen yards wide. Shortly thereafter, Liu Bei was defeated by Lu Yi, closely coinciding with the appearance of the yellow gas.
During the reign of King Qi of Wei in the Zhengshi era, Zhou Nan, the king of Zhongshan, became the magistrate of Xiangyi County. One day, an old mouse emerged from its hole and said, "Zhou Nan, you will die someday!" Zhou Nan paid it no mind, and the mouse went back into its hole. On the day in question, the mouse came out again wearing a hat and black clothes, saying, "Zhou Nan, you will die at noon today!" Zhou Nan still paid it no mind, and the mouse went back into its hole. After a while, the mouse came out again and repeated the same words. As noon approached, the mouse kept darting in and out, saying the same thing several times. At noon, the mouse said, "Zhou Nan, since you ignore me, there's no use in saying anything!" After saying this, the mouse died, and its hat and clothes tumbled off. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be just an ordinary mouse. According to Ban Gu's book, this was attributed to strange phenomena caused by yellow qi. During Emperor Hui of Jin's fourth year in the twelfth month, a thick fog covered the land. The emperor was ineffectual at that time, and decisions were not made by himself, hence such strange phenomena occurred. In the fourth year of Emperor Yuan of Jin in August, yellow fog spread everywhere, obscuring the sky. In the first year of Yongchang in October, the capital was shrouded in thick fog, with black qi billowing into the sky, obscuring the sun. In the first year of Emperor Ming of Jin in January, yellow fog spread everywhere. In February, yellow fog spread everywhere again. At that time, Wang Dun was in power, and his rebellion grew increasingly severe.
In March of the seventh year of Emperor Mu's Yonghe reign (373 AD), a strong wind swept through Liangzhou, toppling trees and bringing down yellow mist and dust. At that time, Zhang Chonghua was swayed by slanderous rumors and demoted Xie Ai to be the Prefect of Jiuquan. The officials he appointed were all ill-suited, and as a result, Xie Ai died nine years later, and his son was also killed, fulfilling the omen of the yellow mist. Jing Fang's "Yi Zhuan" states: "Ignoring good advice is a form of ignorance; the appearance of yellow anomalies leads to hearing impairment and ultimately results in the extinction of descendants." Yellow refers to the yellow, murky gas that fills the world, blinding the wise, blocking the way, and causing such disasters, cutting off future generations.
In February 373 AD, yellow mist blanketed the sky. At that time, Daozi held all the power, promoted treacherous and wicked people, and the court was in chaos.
On a day in October 402 AD, the yellow mist enveloped the land, coinciding with a prolonged drought. At that time, Huan Xuan was plotting a rebellion.
In November 408 AD and November 410 AD, there were also heavy fogs. At that time, the court was weakened, the ministers' power expanded, and the land and army no longer obeyed the emperor, all signs of celestial omens.
Liu Xiang remarked, "Earthquakes are disasters arising from the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth." Boyang Fu also said: "The qi of heaven and earth operates according to specific principles; if these principles are disrupted, it will lead to chaos in the world. When yang qi is suppressed and cannot rise, while yin qi is forced and cannot descend, earthquakes will occur."
In the year 223 AD, a series of earthquakes occurred in the Jiangdong region. At that time, Sun Quan accepted a title from the Wei Kingdom, being appointed Grand General and King of Wu, declaring himself emperor and ruling tyrannically, neglecting to properly govern the country. Jing Fang said in the "Yi Zhuan": "Although the power of the ministers is legitimate, if the power becomes too arbitrary, it will definitely cause earthquakes. The signs of earthquakes are rough waves on water, swaying trees, and falling roof tiles. If the laws of the court are abolished and the ministers hold too much power, this indicates a disturbance of yin energy, which will cause earthquakes and shake the political power. If the laws of the court are shaken and the ministers do not listen to advice, this is a failure to heed the signs, which will cause earthquakes, shaking mountains and springs. If the heir lacks virtue but seizes power, this is a violation of the natural order, which will cause earthquakes, shaking hills and springs." Liu Xiang also said: "When ministers gain too much power and are poised to create turmoil, it is a sign of disaster."
In November of the year 229 AD, an earthquake occurred in the capital, with tremors coming from the east and faint sounds of shaking heard, causing roof tiles to fall from houses.
In June of the year 230 AD, another earthquake occurred in the capital. That autumn, Wu general Zhu Ran besieged Jiangxia, but was repelled by the Inspector of Jingzhou, Hu Zhi. At the same time, Gongsun Yuan rebelled, declaring himself King of Yan, establishing himself as King and appointing officials. The following year, Gongsun Yuan was subdued.
In May of the year 231 AD, an earthquake occurred in Jiangdong.
In January of the year 234 AD, another earthquake occurred in Jiangdong. At that time, Lv Yi was acting arrogantly and oppressively, and Bu Zhi wrote a memorial to advise: "I have heard that officials are nitpicking and eager to undermine others to assert their power. Many innocent people have been sentenced to severe punishment, and even the ministers cannot gain the emperor's trust. If this continues, how can we not expect omens from heaven and earth! Therefore, the series of earthquakes is a sign of the ministers' overreach! I hope Your Majesty can deeply reflect on the significance of this matter!" Ultimately, Lv Yi met with failure.
In the year 241 AD, which was the eleventh month of the second year of the Zhengshi era under King Qi of Wei, an earthquake struck Nan'an County. In the seventh month of the third year of Zhengshi, another earthquake struck Nan'an County. In December of that same year, an earthquake hit Wei County. In the second month of the sixth year of Zhengshi, Nan'an County experienced another earthquake. At that time, Cao Shuang held absolute power, and the Empress Dowager was moved to Yongning Palace, where she tearfully bid farewell to the Emperor. These successive earthquakes were probably a warning from heaven.
In the year 248 AD, which was the second month of the eleventh year of Chiwu of Sun Quan of Wu, an earthquake also occurred in the Jiangdong region. At that time, Sun Quan fell for the slanderous words of petty men, dismissed Zhu Ju, and deposed the Crown Prince.
In the year 263 AD, the first year of Liu Chan's Yanxing era in Shu Han, an earthquake occurred in the Shu region. At that time, the eunuch Huang Hao held power. As Sima Biao remarked, "Eunuchs lack the masculine spirit, just like women." Huang Hao's dominance mirrored that of the Han He Emperor's reign. That winter, Shu Han was destroyed.
In the year 274 AD, on the Bingshen day in the fourth month of the fifth year of Taishi of Emperor Wu of Western Jin, an earthquake occurred. That winter, the Di and Qiang tribes revolted in Xinping. The following year, Sun Hao sent a large army to enter Guokou. On the Bingshen day in the sixth month of the seventh year of Taishi, another earthquake struck.
In the year 276 AD, on the Gengchen day in the eighth month of the second year of Xianning, earthquakes struck Henan, Hedong, and Pingyang. In the sixth month of the fourth year of Xianning, earthquakes occurred in Yinping and Guangwu regions, and another earthquake struck at the Jiazi hour that day.
In the year 280 AD, on Gengshen day of the second month in the second year of Taikang, an earthquake struck the Huainan and Danyang regions. On the first day of the first month in the fifth year of Taikang, an earthquake also struck the capital. In the sixth year of Taikang, on Jichou day in the seventh month, another earthquake struck. In the seventh year of Taikang, earthquakes struck the counties of Nan'an and Qianwei in July, and in August, the Jingzhao region was hit by an earthquake. On Renzi day in the fifth month of the eighth year of Taikang, an earthquake occurred in the Jian'an region; in July, the Yinping region was hit by an earthquake; and in August, the Danyang region experienced an earthquake. In the ninth year of Taikang, in the first month, earthquakes struck the counties of Kuaiji, Danyang, and Wuxing; on Xinyou day in April, eight counties including Changsha and Nanhai experienced earthquakes; from July to August, there were four more earthquakes, three of which resounded like thunder. In September, the Linhe region experienced an earthquake, and in December, there was another tremor. On Jihai day in December of the tenth year of Taikang, the Danyang region experienced another earthquake.
In 289 AD, in the first month of the first year of Taixi, another earthquake struck. Since the reign of Emperor Wu, Sima Yan, from Jia Chong to Yang Jun, these powerful ministers formed factions for personal gain, seizing control of the government. Over time, the officials they appointed became increasingly corrupt and incompetent, leading to frequent earthquakes that occurred more frequently than usual, ultimately resulting in the fall of the state.
In 291 AD, on Xinyou day in December of the first year of Yuankang during the reign of Emperor Huai, an earthquake struck the capital. That summer, Empress Jia orchestrated the assassination of King Sima Liang of Runan and Grand Guardian Wei Guan by Prince Sima Wei of Chu. This was caused by an imbalance of yin and yang.
In the fourth year of Emperor's reign, in the second month, there were earthquakes in Shanggu, Shangyong, and Liaodong. By May, the mountains in Shu County had shifted! In Huainan Shouchun, there were floods, landslides, and cities and towns were devastated. In August, Shanggu experienced another earthquake, causing the death of hundreds of people. In October, the capital Luoyang also experienced an earthquake. In November, earthquakes occurred in Xingyang, Xiangcheng, Ruyin, Liangguo, Nanyang, and other places. In December, Luoyang was hit by another earthquake. At that time, Empress Jia wielded power, leading to political chaos, and these earthquakes were interpreted as a sign of her impending downfall! During Empress Dowager Deng's regency in the Han Dynasty, earthquakes also occurred in various places. Li Gu argued, "The earth is inherently yin and should remain calm. However, the current dominance of yang, through authoritarian rule, is causing these earthquakes." This explanation aptly described the situation at the time. Jing Fang also mentioned in the "Yi Zhuan" that when tyrants seize power, disasters like landslides will occur, indicating the dominance of yin over yang and the victory of the weak over the strong. He also said, "When yin betrays yang, the earth will split, fathers and sons will be separated, and minority groups will rebel."
In the fifth year of Emperor's reign, on the day of Dingchou in May, there was an earthquake. In June, Jincheng experienced an earthquake. In the sixth year of Emperor's reign, on the day of Dingchou in January, there was an earthquake. In the eighth year of Emperor's reign, on the day of Bingchen in January, there was an earthquake.
In the first year of the Taian era, in October, there was an earthquake, a sign of the consolidation of power by Prince Qi Jiong. In the second year, on the day of Bingchen in December, there was an earthquake, a sign of the consolidation of power by Prince Changsha Yi.
In the third year of the Yongjia era of Emperor Xiaohuai, in October, there were earthquakes in Jingzhou and Xiangzhou. At the time, Sima Yue held significant power. In the fourth year, in April, there was an earthquake in Yanzhou. In May, Shi Le attacked Jijun, captured the prefect Hu Chong, and then crossed the Yellow River to the south, fulfilling the earthquake's ominous signs.
In the second year of the Jianxing era of Emperor Minding, on the day of Jiachen in April, there was an earthquake. In the third year, on the day of Dingmao in June, Chang'an was hit by another earthquake. At that time, the emperor was young, power was in the hands of the lower class, and there was continuous unrest throughout the country, signaling the beginning of a turbulent era.
In the first year of Emperor Yuan's reign in the Jin Dynasty, in April, there was an earthquake in Xiping, accompanied by water flowing out. In December, there were earthquakes in Luling, Yuzhang, Wuchang, Xiling, and other places, with water gushing out and mountains collapsing. Gan Bao believed this signaled Wang Dun's impending rebellion.
In the second year of the reign, on the day of Jichou in May, there was an earthquake in Qishan, causing the mountains to collapse and resulting in many deaths. At that time, the Prime Minister, Wang Bao, was in Qishan, and some people said this was a sign that the Prince of Jin would not have a good ending. In the third year, on the day of Gengyin in May, earthquakes occurred in Danyang, Wu County, and Jinling.
In the second year of the reign of Emperor Cheng, in February, there was an earthquake in Jiangling. In March, there was an earthquake in Yizhou. On the day of Jiwu in April, there was an earthquake in Yuzhang. That year, Su Jun rebelled. In the ninth year, on the day of Dingyou in March, there was an earthquake in Kuaiji.
In the year 346 AD, there was an earthquake in June. At that time, the young emperor's mother was in charge, and real power lay with the ministers, leading to a series of earthquakes. In the second year, in October, there was another earthquake. In the third year, there were earthquakes in January and September, and in the fourth year, in October.
In January of the year 347 AD, there was an earthquake. That year, Shi Jilong, who had usurped the throne, also declared himself emperor, which likely served as another ominous sign. In August of the year 351 AD, there was an earthquake in the capital, with thunderous sounds. In the second year, in January, there was another earthquake, with sounds like thunder, frightening the chickens and wild chickens. In April and May of the third year, there were consecutive earthquakes.
In November of the year 359 AD, there was an earthquake. In August of the year 362 AD, there was an earthquake in Liangzhou.
In April of the year 366 AD, there was an earthquake. At that time, power was in the hands of the generals, and the emperor was just a figurehead.
In April of the year 371 AD, there was an earthquake in Yangzhou, causing flooding of the lake. In the second year, in February, there was an earthquake in Jiangling. At this time, Huan Wen held all the power.
In February of the year 372 AD, there was an earthquake in Liangzhou, with water gushing out. This was probably a sign of the imminent removal of Haixi Gong.
In October of the year 379 AD, there was an earthquake in Ancheng, and the emperor died that year.
In October of the year 374 AD, there was an earthquake. In the second year, there were earthquakes in February and July, and the earthquake in Liangzhou caused a landslide. At that time, the emperor was still young, and power was in the hands of the ministers, likely indicating a decline in Yang energy and a rise in Yin.
In the third and fifth months of the year 377 AD, there were earthquakes. In June of 386 AD, there was an earthquake. In the following years, the generals along the Yellow River continued to fight, and the people suffered greatly, which may have contributed to the earthquakes. In March of 389 AD, there was a late-night earthquake; in August and December, the capital was hit by consecutive earthquakes. In June and December of 391 AD, there were earthquakes again. At that time, corrupt officials dominated the court, and the people were in a state of panic. In January and February of 392 AD, there were earthquakes again.
In April and September of 399 AD, there were earthquakes. At that time, the emperor was still young and inexperienced, with power in the hands of the ministers.
In the fourth year of the Yixi era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, on a night in the first month, there was a sudden earthquake, with a terrifying rumble. In the tenth month, there was another earthquake. In the fifth year of Yixi, on a night in the first month, Sunyang also experienced an earthquake, with a sound like thunder. The following year, Lu Xun's rebellion failed. In the eighth year of Yixi, from January to April, there were four consecutive earthquakes in the Nankang and Luling areas. In the following year, Wang Lu marched west to Jingzhou and Yizhou. In the third month of the tenth year of Yixi, there was another earthquake.
Now, let's talk about the affairs of Eastern Wu. In the thirteenth year of Chiwu, in August, the mountains in Danyang, Jurong, Guzhang, Ningguo, and surrounding areas collapsed, resulting in devastating floods. Liu Xiang once remarked, "Mountains symbolize the monarch (yang), while water represents the people (yin). Heaven warns us: if the monarch's way collapses, the people will lose their support!" In the Spring and Autumn Period, when Liangshan collapsed, during the Han Dynasty, many mountains in the states of Qi and Chu also experienced landslides and floods, all for the same reason. In ancient times, ancestral sacrifices during the Three Dynasties were confined to the vicinity of the ancestors' tombs. Good and bad luck all have reasons and are not random occurrences. Although Eastern Wu claimed to be an emperor, in reality, it was still one of the vassal states. The disaster occurred in Danyang, which was the will of heaven! Liu Xin once said: "The rise and fall of a country is closely related to the mountains and rivers. When mountains collapse and rivers dry up, it is a sign that the country is about to perish." Indeed, two years later, Sun Quan died, and twenty-six years afterward, Eastern Wu fell.
In the second month of the second year of the Xianxi reign of Emperor Yuan of the Western Jin Dynasty, the Taihang Mountains collapsed, signaling the downfall of the Western Jin Dynasty! That winter, the Jin Dynasty lost its power, and Sima Yan's Jin Dynasty was destroyed and replaced by the Western Jin Dynasty.
In the third month of the third year of the Taishi reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Jin Dynasty, Dashishan collapsed. In the seventh month of the fourth year, Mount Tai collapsed, causing a collapse within a radius of three miles. Jing Fang said in the "Yi Zhuan": "The collapse from top to bottom is called a collapse, corresponding to the stones rolling down from Mount Tai, indicating that the sage king is about to receive the mandate, and the monarch will be captured." Later, Emperor Wu died, the royal family's power waned, Emperor Hui was weak and incompetent, and Emperors Huai and Min were all captured to the north. The entire country fell until Emperor Yuan revived in the south, fulfilling Jing Fang's prophecy.
In the sixth month of the fifth year of the Taikang reign of the Western Jin Dynasty, the temple of Emperor Xuan collapsed. In the tenth month of the sixth year, Xinxiang Mountain in Nan'an collapsed, releasing a large amount of water. In the second month of the seventh year, Dalushan in Zhuti collapsed, damaging the houses in the county, and the Qouchi Cliff in Yinping also collapsed. In the seventh month of the eighth year, heavy rain fell, causing the land in front of the palace to collapse, spanning five feet and reaching a depth of several feet. Surprisingly, there was even a broken ship at the collapse site!
In 294 AD, during Emperor Hui's fourth year of the Yuan Kang reign, there was a landslide in Sichuan, resulting in many deaths. On the ninth day of the fifth month, Shouchun also experienced a devastating flood, collapsing the city walls and sinking the ground, spanning thirty zhang and leading to numerous fatalities. In June, Shouchun suffered heavy thunderstorms again, causing landslides that buried many households. The same was true in Shangyong. In August, the ground at Juyong Pass cracked open, with a crack thirty-six zhang wide and eighty-four zhang long, causing water to gush out and leading to a severe famine. Many places in Shangyong also suffered landslides, with areas sinking thirty zhang wide and one hundred and thirty zhang long, leading to numerous fatalities. These disasters were all retribution caused by the chaos of Empress Jia.
In 295 AD, in April, Xiyong also suffered a landslide.
In the year 307 AD, in March of the first year of Emperor Huai of Jin's Yongjia era, the Buguangli area in the northeast of Luoyang collapsed. Two years later, on August 29th, the city wall of Juancheng collapsed mysteriously by over seventy zhang. Sima Yue felt this was clearly a sign of divine retribution, so he moved to Puyang, as this was a supernatural disaster! Later, Sima Yue ultimately met his demise due to problems with his tomb. In the third year of Yongjia, on July 27th, the ground cracked in three locations in Dangyang, each fissure was three zhang wide and over three hundred steps long. Jing Fang said in the "Yi Zhuan": "When the earth cracks, it means the subjects are disloyal and do not cooperate with each other!" Later, Sima Yue and Gou Xi had a falling out, the various warlords began to act independently, and the Jin royal family eventually fell. In October of the third year of Yongjia, Yidu Yidao Mountain collapsed; in April of the fourth year of Yongjia, Xiangdong Lingheishan also collapsed.
In the year 318 AD, in the second month of the first year of Emperor Yuan of Jin's Taixing era, earthquakes and landslides struck in Luling, Yuzhang, Wuchang, and Xiyang. In the second year of May, Qishan experienced an earthquake and landslide, leading to numerous casualties. In the third year of Taixing, Nanping County experienced a landslide, and thousands of catties of realgar were revealed. At that time, Wang Dun was overbearing and tyrannical, but the emperor was very tolerant of him, which sowed the seeds of disaster! In August of the fourth year of Taixing, Changshan collapsed, water gushed out, and the Huluo River surged, causing many large trees to be washed away.
In the year 337 AD, in the tenth month of the fourth year of Emperor Cheng of Jin's Xianhe era, the cliffs of Chaisang Lushan in the northwest crumbled. In December, Liu Yin was killed by Guo Mo.
In the year 349 AD, in the ninth month of the seventh year of Emperor Mu of Jin's Yonghe era, Junping Ling and Chongyang Ling both collapsed. In the eleventh month of the twelfth year, the court dispatched Cavalier Attendant Che Guan to restore Junping Ling, but while excavating the tomb passage, the mountain collapsed, killing dozens of people.
In the year 357 AD, in February, a horse hoof sank into the ground at Nanye Gate, unearthing a bell inscribed with four characters.
In the year 366 AD, on the fourteenth of April in the first year of Emperor Ai of Jin's Longhe era, Haowei Mountain collapsed, and Zhang Tianxi was defeated, leading to his demise.
In the year 402 AD (8th year of the Yongxi reign of Emperor An of the Eastern Jin Dynasty), on the day of Renyin in the third month, the ground in Shanyin collapsed, covering an area of about four zhang on each side, accompanied by a huge thunder-like sound. In the year 406 AD (10th year of the Yongxi reign), on the day of Wuyin in the fifth month, the ground at the West Ming Gate also collapsed, gushing out a large amount of water, washing away the door panels and thresholds. These were all signs of unfavorable signs from the earth. In the year 407 AD (11th year of the Yongxi reign), in May, there was a landslide in Huoshan that unearthed six bronze bells from the debris. In July of the year 409 AD (13th year of the Yongxi reign), there was a thunder-like sound heard at the waterside in Chenggu County, Hanzhong, followed by a collapse of the riverbank and the discovery of twelve bronze bells.
In the year 299 AD (9th year of the Yuankang reign of Emperor Huidi of the Western Jin Dynasty), on a night in June, there was a sudden heavy rain accompanied by thunder. The pillars of Jia Mi's fasting room sank into the ground, causing Jia Mi's bed and canopy to collapse. This indicated that even wood was affected by the earth's conditions, as the land lost its normal load-bearing capacity. The following year, Jia Mi was killed.
In May of the year 806 AD (first year of the Yuanhe reign of Emperor Xianzong of the Tang Dynasty), the land in Fanyang country spontaneously caught fire, burning so fiercely that it could even be used for cooking. This was also a manifestation of unfavorable signs from the earth. At that time, the power of military conquest and ceremonial rites was in the hands of the feudal lords.
It is said in books that if an emperor fails to achieve moderation and harmony, this is referred to as "not establishing," meaning he cannot stand upright. The consequences are severe, as he will face various severe punishments, such as continuous natural disasters and man-made calamities, as well as disturbances by demons and monsters, horses dying suddenly, ministers rebelling, and abnormal movements of the sun, moon, and stars. If an emperor cannot achieve moderation, he will be unable to govern the country, as his words, actions, and thoughts stray from the right path, thus attracting disasters.
As a king, one must follow heaven's mandate and govern all things. Just as clouds rise from the mountains and spread across the sky. If the celestial signs are chaotic, the ruler will be punished with continuous rain, as the saying goes: "If the upper leadership fails to practice moderation, the lower ranks will rise and obscure the wisdom of the leadership." The Book of Changes also states: "The dragon becomes regretful, the nobleman will lose his position, the high will lose the people, and the wise man will lose his position and support." Although the emperor holds high power, if he loses the support of the people, he will become very weak.
When yang energy is strong, certain events are likely to occur. Holding a large archery competition in spring is to follow the yang energy. If the emperor is weak, the people below will become restless, resulting in chaos. The Book of Changes says: "The clouds follow the dragon" and also states: "The dragon hides to preserve itself." When negative energy prevails, chaos will be caused by dragons and snakes. The Book of Changes compares the Qian hexagram to a ruler and a horse. If there is excessive reliance on military force, the ruler's authority will be undermined, resulting in disasters, such as the death of horses. Some say that a large number of horse deaths also foreshadows ominous signs.
If the emperor is incompetent and loses the support of the people, he will be abandoned by the heavens. Without a wise ruler to enforce justice, there will be incidents of ministers seizing power. When a ruler behaves corruptly, it will affect the celestial signs. The texts do not directly state that the energy of the five elements causes natural disasters, but rather mention "the sun and moon are in disarray, the stars are moving in reverse," because the lower ranks do not dare to directly blame the heavens for disasters. Just like in the Spring and Autumn Annals where it says "the king's army suffered defeat in Maorong," without directly stating who defeated whom, using subtle words to express failure out of respect. Liu Xin's "Imperial Extreme Biography" also mentions that the rebellion of the lower ranks against their superiors is a sign of divine condemnation, which should not be regarded as a disaster anymore.
In the third year of the Taiping reign during the month of August, Sun Liang experienced over forty days of continuous cloudy weather without any rain. At that time, he was preparing to execute Sun Chen, but the plan was leaked. On the ninth day of the sixth month, Sun Chen surrounded the imperial palace with his troops, deposed Sun Liang, and made him the King of Kuaiji. This was seen as punishment for the prolonged cloudy weather.
During the reign of Sun Hao, in the first year of Baoding during the month of December, the astronomers reported that it had been cloudy for a long time without any rain, foretelling that conspiracies were afoot. Sun Hao was frightened upon hearing this. At that time, Lu Kai and his associates planned to overthrow Sun Hao during a sacrifice. However, when they came out, Liu Ping led the troops instead. Lu Kai had informed Liu Ping of the plan beforehand, but Liu Ping disagreed, resulting in the plan's failure. Sun Hao was too cruel, and his subordinates were all thinking about rebellion, eventually leading to the downfall of the country.
The General of Chariots and Cavalry of Shu, Deng Zhi, went to battle in Fuling and saw a black ape on the mountain. He shot an arrow at it, and the ape pulled out the arrow and blocked the wound with leaves. Deng Zhi exclaimed, "Oh, I have defied nature; I am surely doomed!" Soon after, he died; this incident is referred to as "shooting a demon." Some say it was the mother ape holding her child, and Deng Zhi shot the child, who then pulled out the arrow and blocked the wound with leaves. Deng Zhi sighed and threw the crossbow into the water, knowing that he was going to die.
During the reign of Emperor Gong of Jin as the King of Langye, he had a penchant for peculiar and bizarre games. Once, he locked a horse in a room and had people shoot at it to see how many arrows it would take to bring it down. Someone advised him, "The horse is a symbol of the royal family! Shooting it now is not auspicious!" So he stopped, but the horse had already been shot with over ten arrows. This too could be seen as shooting a demon! Not long after, he abdicated in favor of Emperor Wu of Song.
In the first month of the first year of the Qinglong era of Emperor Ming of Wei, on the day of Jia Shen, the Qinglong emerged from the Mobo well in Jia County. Generally speaking, when auspicious signs appear at inopportune times, they turn ominous, especially when trapped in a well; this is an even worse omen. Wei changed its era name because of this incident, but it ultimately proved ineffective. Gan Bao said: "From Emperor Ming of Wei to the downfall of the Wei Dynasty, the appearances of the Qinglong and Huanglong are tied to the rise and fall of Wei. Wei's national destiny is associated with wood, represented by the color green, yet it cannot compete with gold. When the Huanglong appears, the Qinglong disappears, which symbolizes the displacement of green and the ascendancy of yellow. The frequent sightings of the Qinglong signify internal strife within Wei. That's why Noble Xianggong ultimately perished in battle." Liu Xiang's interpretation is that the dragon is a symbol of nobility, but being trapped in a well signifies the fate of imprisonment for the princes. During the Wei Dynasty, dragons always appeared in wells, which signified that the rulers were under pressure. The "Hidden Dragon Poem" written by Noble Xianggong conveys this meaning.
In the first month of the first year of the Zhengyuan era of Noble Xianggong, on the day of Wuxu in October, the Huanglong made an appearance in a well in Ye City.
On the day of Xinchou in the first month of the Ganlu era, the Qinglong appeared in a well in Zhixian. In the sixth month of Yichou, the Qinglong appeared in a well within the boundaries of Yuancheng County. By the second month of the second year of Ganlu, the Qinglong appeared in a well in Wenxian. In the third year of Ganlu, the Huanglong and Qinglong appeared together in wells in Dunqiu, Guanjun, and Yangxia counties. In the first month of the fourth year of Ganlu, the Huanglong made two appearances in wells in Ningling County.
These records all mention the appearance of Qinglong or Huanglong in wells at different times and locations. At that time, this would have been seen as an auspicious sign.
In the first month of the first year of the Jingyuan era of Emperor Yuan, on the day of Jia Shen in December, the Huanglong appeared in a well in Huayin County. In the second month of the third year of Jingyuan, a dragon appeared in a well in Zhixian.
During the Tiance reign of Sun Hao of Wu, a dragon gave birth to a dragon child in a household in Changsha, and even ate chicken chicks. Jing Fang said in "Yi Yao": "When a dragon gives birth to a child in a household, it foretells that a king will become a commoner." Eventually, Sun Hao was indeed overthrown by the Jin Dynasty.
In the second year of Emperor Wu's Xian Ning era, in the sixth month, two white dragons appeared in the wells of Jiuyuan. In the fifth year of Taikang, in the twelfth month of the Guimao year, two dragons appeared in the wells of Wuku. The emperor was delighted by this sight, and all the officials were ready to congratulate him, except for Liu Yi, who opposed it, saying, "In the past, when dragons appeared in the courtyard of the Xia Dynasty, it led to the downfall of the Zhou Dynasty; when dragons appeared at the gates of the Zheng State, Zichan did not congratulate either." The emperor replied, "My virtuous rule has not yet been established, so I am not worthy of receiving such auspicious signs." Thus, no congratulations were given. Sun Sheng said, "Dragons are creatures of water; what does it have to do with humans? Zichan is right. But when dragons appear in places they shouldn't, it signifies calamity. Dragons flying and appearing is auspicious, but now they are lurking in dark places, which is not a good omen." In the second year of Emperor Hui, two dragons appeared in the wells of Lanling, which was considered a precursor to the imminent death of King You of Zhao. Wuku is a place where imperial weapons are stored, with imposing architecture, a place unfit for dragons. Seven years later, the princes began to kill each other, and twenty-eight years later, two individuals with the surname Long indeed rebelled and seized the sacred relics, indicating that the appearance of dragons did indeed foreshadow anomalies.
In the second year of Jianning, in the eleventh month, a prostitute from the Qiang tribe in Fanghan gave birth to a dragon son, with colors resembling intricate embroidery, often feeding on his mother's milk, and radiating a divine light, but rarely revealing his appearance. This too was a sign of the nation's decline, and later Emperor Min indeed lost his country.
In the last years of Emperor Lv Zuan, a dragon emerged from the well in the east wing, coiled in front of his palace, and disappeared the next morning. Soon after, a black dragon flew onto his palace gates. Lv Zuan saw this as an auspicious sign. Some said, "Dragons are creatures of yin, appearing in a pattern; with their repeated appearances, it surely indicated a rebellion among his subordinates." Later, Lv Zuan was indeed killed by Lv Chao.
During the Xian Ning years of Emperor Wu of Han, two large snakes appeared in the residence of the Minister of Education, over ten zhang in length each, coiled on the beams of the hall where matters were discussed, and surprisingly, no one noticed. For several years, children and other animals like pigs and dogs kept going missing, which was quite odd. Later, one of the snakes came out at night, got injured when someone attacked it, and couldn't move, which is when they were discovered. The residents quickly sprang into action, and after quite a while, they finally killed the snake. The Minister of Education's residence, responsible for overseeing education, had such an incident occur, suggesting a failure in the court's governance, which allowed such monstrous creatures to appear. During the reign of Emperor Ling of Han, snakes also appeared in the palace; Yang Ci attributed this to the emperor's indulgence in wine and women. During the Wei and Jin periods, there were an overwhelming number of women in the palace, and the state of Yan was even more excessive, indulging in pleasure and entertainment all day; these are the roots of disaster. The "Book of Songs" states, "Only the serpent and the snake, are the omens of women," which reflects this very idea.
On the day of Gui Si in the third month of the fifth year of Emperor Hui's Yuan Kang reign, a large snake appeared in Linzi, over ten zhang long, accompanied by two smaller snakes, entering the city through the north gate, passing directly through the market, and then into the shrine of King Jing of Han, after which it vanished. What does this omen mean? In the past, King Jing of Han achieved great military feats, but he was lax in his self-discipline and lacked loyalty and caution, ultimately losing his position and his achievements. Now, King Qiang of Qi also fails to learn from history; although he has made contributions to revival, he is arrogant and domineering, leading to his own downfall—this is karma!
At the beginning of the Tai Ning years of Emperor Ming, a large snake appeared in Wuchang, residing in a hollow tree in an old shrine, often poking its head out to be fed by passersby. Jing Fang noted in "Yi Yao": "When a snake shows up in the city, large-scale warfare will follow within three years, and the nation will face great disasters." Shortly after, Wang Dun staged a rebellion.
In the first year of the Tai Xi era under Emperor Wu, a horse with long horns appeared in Liaodong, with horns three inches long, growing just below its ears. According to Liu Xiang's account, this was a portent of military disaster! Indeed, after the emperor's death, the royal family faced military calamities, which came to pass! Jing Fang said in the "Book of Changes": "When ministers overreach the emperor and politics are in disarray, strange occurrences like a horse growing horns will happen, indicating a lack of wise men!" He also said: "When the Son of Heaven goes to war himself, horses will grow horns." The "Lüshi Chunqiu" also states: "When the ruler loses virtue, horses will grow horns." After Emperor Hui ascended the throne, his incompetence led him to personally command troops to Chengdu; this was indeed a fulfillment of the prophecy!
In the twelfth month of the eighth year of Emperor Hui's Yuan Kang era, the crown prince was to conduct a sacrificial ceremony. The Grand Tutor Wang Lun took a carriage to attend, but when he arrived at the South City Gate, the horse refused to budge, and despite several people pushing with all their might, it would not move. Wang Lun had no choice but to get off and take a sedan chair, and only then did they continue forward. This was a calamity brought by the horse! What did this celestial event signify? Wang Lun did not understand what justice was and would ultimately rebel; he was unfit to be a Grand Tutor who should guide others in proper rites and practices!
On a certain day in November of an unspecified year, a red stallion suddenly ran into the court of the Tingwei, panicked, let out a mournful cry, and died. This was truly a warning from the heavens, seemingly expressing sympathy for those who died unjustly! The Tingwei's courtroom, could it really be destined by the heavens?
In February of a certain year, a divine horse cried out at the South City Gate.
In September of a certain year, a bizarre event where horses gave birth to humans occurred in Puzi County! Jing Fang noted in the "Book of Changes": "When the Son of Heaven passes away, and the feudal lords attack each other, strange phenomena like horses giving birth to humans will occur." At that time, the royal family was in decline, precariously close to collapse, with the Hu and Di people continuously invading, and the flames of war closing in. Before long, the emperor fell, leading to the appearance of such strange omens.
In the year AD, a dual-headed foal was born to the horse of the official Pu Yangyan of Danyang County. Its head split from the neck and it died shortly after birth. Sima Biao explained, "This signifies power falling into private hands; this is a sign of the dual-headed horse." Later, Wang Dun indeed rebelled.
In the year AD, one day in May, a horse of all blood-red color appeared, running straight from Xuan Yang Gate to the front of the palace, circled the palace, and then ran out. Everyone chased it but could not find it. Several days later, the emperor fell ill and passed away in June. This red horse was both a sign and an omen of disaster. In the same year, Zhang Zhonghua in Liangzhou was about to execute Zhang Xiang, the Prefect of Xihe, and all the horses in his stable grew no tails!
In the year AD, in October, a horse with long horns was spotted in Liangzhou, and the governor Guo Quan reported this to Huan Xuan. According to Liu Xiang, horses should not have horns, just like Huan Xuan should not have rebelled. Huan Xuan failed to heed this warning and ultimately faced extermination.
When Shi Jilong was in Ye City, a horse had its tail burnt; it went in from the Central Yang Gate of the palace and came out from the Manifest Yang Gate. People from the East Palace could not enter; the horse bolted northeast and soon disappeared. The fortune teller Fotu Cheng sighed, "A disaster is imminent!" Over a year later, Shi Jilong died and his country was also destroyed.
During the reign of Emperor Wen of Wei in the Huangchu era, the mother of Song Shizong from Qinghe transformed into a tortoise and then vanished into the water.
In the year 234 AD, there was a soldier named Qiu Xi under Cao Cao, whose rural wife died and then came back to life, which caused quite a stir at the time. Around the same time, someone opened an ancient tomb from the Zhou Dynasty and found a woman who was a burial companion, who unexpectedly started breathing again after a few days. Although she still couldn't speak months later, Empress Dowager Guo took her in. Additionally, in Taiyuan, someone excavated a grave and discovered a living woman in the coffin! When asked what happened, she herself didn't know, but according to the inscription on her tombstone, she had likely lived for thirty years. The "Jingfang Yi Zhuan" states: "The deepest yin becomes yang; the lower becomes the higher." This is quite reminiscent of the time when Emperor Xuan of Han launched his campaign. Similar strange occurrences also happened during the reigns of Emperor Ping and Emperor Xian of Han, and people at that time believed these were omens of the rise of Wang Mang and Cao Cao.
In 261 AD, in Anwu County, a man named Chen Jiao returned to life seven days after his death, emerging from his grave. Gan Bao said, "This is similar to the incident with Emperor Xuan of Han; Hou of Wucheng inherited the legacy after the deposed emperor, and this is an auspicious sign for him." In 265 AD, in Danyang, a man named Xuan Qian had an eighty-year-old mother who transformed into a giant soft-shell turtle while bathing. Xuan Qian and his brothers quickly closed the door to protect her. They dug a large pit in the main room and filled it with water, allowing the turtle to play inside. For a day or two, it kept stretching its neck to look outside. As soon as they slightly opened the door, the turtle turned around and jumped out on its own, running off to a distant pond, never to return. This is seen as an omen of the impending downfall of the Wu Kingdom, similar to the incident involving Huang's mother during the reign of Emperor Ling of Han.
In August of the year 264 AD, someone in Xiangwu County claimed to have seen a giant standing over three zhang tall, with footprints measuring three chi (approximately 1 meter) and two cun (approximately 6.67 centimeters) in length. The giant had white hair, wore a yellow headscarf and a yellow robe, carried a cane, and proclaimed, "Peace will soon come!" Later, the Jin Dynasty replaced the Wei Dynasty. In 275 AD, a seventy-year-old man in Yuancheng grew horns. This likely foreshadowed Zhao Wang Lun's usurpation. In December of 276 AD, a man named Yan Ji in Langya died of illness. Although his coffin had been buried, his family dreamt that Yan Ji spoke to them, saying, "I will soon come back to life; quickly open the coffin!" So they opened the coffin, and Yan Ji gradually regained the ability to eat, move his limbs, and see things, but still couldn't speak. However, two years later, he passed away once more. The "Jing Fang Yi Zhuan" states, "The yin becomes yang, the lower becomes the upper, the evil person dies and comes back to life." Later, Liu Yuanhai and Shi Le rebelled, ultimately overthrowing the Jin Dynasty, fulfilling the prophecy of "the lower rises to power."
During the reign of Emperor Huide in the Yuan Kang period, there was a girl named Zhou Shining in Anfeng. At the age of eight, she gradually turned into a boy, and by the age of seventeen or eighteen, her personality was completely masculine. The "Jing Fang Yi Zhuan" states, "A woman turns into a man; this is called yin prosperity, the lowly rise to power." This was also a sign of the chaos caused by Liu Yuanhai and Shi Le.
During the Yongning period, Prince Qi Jiong, under the guise of a rebellion, executed corrupt officials and traitors, successfully restoring the emperor and enjoying great acclaim. During this time, a woman suddenly appeared at the gates of the Grand Marshal's Mansion, requesting to leave her baby there. When the gatekeeper inquired about her situation, she replied, "I will leave after giving birth." At that time, due to his support for the royal family, everyone credited Prince Qi Jiong with the success, but those who understood the situation anticipated a grim fate for him. Indeed, later Prince Qi Jiong was killed.
On the day of Jiazi in December of the first year of Yongning, an old man with white hair burst into Prince Qi Jiong's Grand Marshal's Mansion, shouting loudly, "There will be a rebellion by a large army within ten days!" Prince Qi Jiong had him killed. Consequently, on the day of Wuchen in December of the following year, Prince Qi Jiong faced defeat, exactly ten days later.
In the first year of Tai'an, on the Guiyou day in April, someone claimed to have entered from Longmen, ran to the front of the palace, knelt facing north and bowed twice, saying, "I should be the chief of the Imperial Secretariat." After saying this, he was captured and executed. Gan Bao remarked, "The imperial palace is a place of great nobility and mystery. Now a lowly person can easily enter, while the guards are unaware. This suggests that the palace is destined to become empty, and it is an omen that lower-class people will surpass the upper-class people!" After that, the emperor first relocated the capital to Ye City, and later moved it to Chang'an, and the palace ultimately fell into emptiness.
During the Yuankang period, a woman from the Liang Kingdom was betrothed to a man, and they had already received the betrothal gifts. However, not long after, her husband was conscripted to Chang'an and did not return for several years. Her family insisted she remarry. The woman did not want to, but her parents forced her to do so. She had no choice but to go, and shortly after, she succumbed to illness. Later, her husband returned and inquired about his wife's whereabouts. The neighbors told him what had happened. He ran to his wife's grave, and in disbelief, he dug up her grave, and miraculously, his wife came back to life. They then returned home together. Later, the ex-husband found out and filed a complaint at the yamen, and the authorities found themselves at an impasse. The secretary Wang Dao suggested, "This is an extremely rare occurrence and cannot be judged by common sense. She should be returned to her ex-husband." The court accepted his suggestion.
During the reign of Emperor Hui, a maid in Du Xi's house died. Because the family was preoccupied with funeral arrangements, they did not have time to bury her. It wasn't until ten years later that they reopened the grave for a joint burial, and to their astonishment, the maid was miraculously alive! She appeared to be in a deep sleep and slowly woke up after a while. When asked, she said she felt as if she had only slept for two days. She was fifteen or sixteen when she was buried, and when they opened the grave, she still looked fifteen or sixteen. Eventually, she married and started a family.
In the first year of the Guangxi era, there was a child born in Kuaiji named Xie Zhen, who had a very large head and hair, with feet turned upwards, having both male and female physical characteristics. Upon birth, the child emitted a man's voice and died a day later. This was a sign of the emperor's lack of virtue and the lower class's rebellion against the upper class, indicating signs of usurpation and rebellion among the princes.
During the reign of Emperor Hui, there were people in Luoyang who exhibited both male and female characteristics and could engage with both men and women simultaneously, who had particularly strong sexual appetites. This was a harbinger of great chaos in the world! Starting from the years of Xian Ning and Tai Kang, male favorites became prevalent, even more so than affection for women, with high-ranking officials eagerly imitating this, resulting in a tumultuous world, even causing marital discord and widespread discontent. Thus, the relationships between men and women became chaotic, and various monsters and demons began to appear.
In the first year of Yongjia, a maid named Wan Xiang from Wuxian in Wu County gave birth to a strange child, with a bird-like head, horse hoof-like legs, a single hand, no hair, and a yellow tail the size of a pillow. This child was yet another monster and a portent of the chaos to come.
In May of the fifth year, a courtesan of Yan Gen, the county magistrate of Fuhan, gave birth to a dragon, a daughter, and a goose. The "Yizhuan" by Jing Fang states: "The birth of non-human beings is a sign that the world will be at war." At that time, the emperor succeeded to the throne of Emperor Hui, resulting in widespread chaos, and later was killed by the Hu people in Pingyang, all of which had been foretold.
In the fourth year of Min Emperor Jianxing's reign, the wife of Ren Qiao, an official from Xincai County, gave birth to two daughters whose stomachs and hearts were connected, with each splitting apart from the chest up and the navel down. This was an unprecedented phenomenon in the world! At that time, Neishi Lu Hui reported, "According to the records of 'Ruiyingtu', plants with different roots but growing together are called 'intertwined branches', and rice ears with different stalks growing together are called 'jiahe'. The strange occurrences in plants are seen as auspicious. Now these two girls are of the same mind and heart. The 'Book of Changes' says 'two people of the same mind, their benefits break gold'. This is an auspicious sign of unity in the world!" At that time, everyone thought his words were too ridiculous. Not long after, the world descended into chaos, and the emperor met his demise.
In the early years of Emperor Yuan's Taixing reign, there was a woman whose genitals were on her stomach, below the navel. She came from the Central Plains to Jiangdong, had a strong sexual appetite but was unable to conceive. There was another woman whose genitals were on her head, who was seen at the Yangzhou ferry crossing, and also had a strong sexual appetite. Jingfang's work 'Yiyao' states, "When a person gives birth, and the genitals are on the head, the world will descend into chaos; on the stomach, there will be major events in the world; on the back, there will be no descendants." At that time, Wang Dun occupied the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and was preparing to rebel. These were all omens!
In December of the third year, the wife of Shangshu Zou Xie Ping gave birth to a daughter who made a "bi bi" sound as soon as she landed and died shortly after. Her nose and eyes were on the top of her head, her face was like a neck, with teeth on her mouth all connected, her chest was like a turtle shell, and her hands and feet were curved downwards like bird claws. This was yet another unprecedented occurrence of a non-human birth. Two years later, the Battle of Shitou, which marked the defeat of the Eastern Jin army, took place.
In July of the second year of Emperor Ming's Taiping reign, the wife of Marquis Jiyang of Jiangning died, and three days later, she was resurrected.
In the fourth month of the fifth year of Xiankang, there was a commoner named Wang He from Xiapi who had moved to Jiyang. His daughter, who was twenty years old, claimed to be descended from heaven and said she had received the seal and jade seal from heaven, and that she would become the mother of the world in the future. The Jinling Prefect believed she was a demon and arrested her, imprisoning her. In November, a man with a zhu wood staff, wearing crimson clothes, ran to the gates of the imperial palace claiming to be a sage sent to see the emperor. The guards asked about his purpose, and he said his name was Lu Ci, and claimed that there were seven stars beneath Wang He's daughter's right foot, each with hair and seven inches long, and that she would be made the mother of the world by heaven. This was reported to the emperor, and Lu Ci was immediately killed, while Wang He's daughter was also executed.
In the tenth month of the second year of Jianyuan, the camp supervisor of the Wei General discovered words on the feet of his soldiers, which read "Mother of the World." The words became more visible after applying moxibustion. This set off a commotion in the capital, and he was arrested and reported to the emperor. He soon escaped from the prison in Jiankang County. The following year, the emperor died, and the Empress Dowager took over the administration, which seemed to be an omen.
Starting from the Ningkang era, there was a woman named Tang in Nanjunzhou who gradually changed into a man.
In the seventh year of Yixi, there was a man named Zhao in Wuxi who suddenly grew eight feet tall and grew a beard at the age of eight, but passed away three days later.
During the Yixi era, a family surnamed Mo in Dongyang gave birth to a daughter, but did not raise her and buried her for a few days. However, the baby's crying could be heard from beneath the ground, and she was dug out and raised.
Towards the end of the Yixi era, there was a place called Eryangdao in Yuzhang's Wuping where people were rumored to be reincarnating repeatedly.
In the first year of Yuanxi, there was a place called Yangdao in Jian'an where a headless person was reported, but later returned to normalcy and even took on a woman's appearance.
