In the year 372 AD, in the twelfth month of Xin Mao, the planet Mars entered retrograde motion in the Taiwei Palace. By the following March, it had not yet retreated. The diviners said, "The country is unstable; there will be troubles." At that time, Emperor Jianwen was constantly anxious due to pressure from Huan Wen. By July, Emperor Jianwen passed away.
Alas, it's like a leaky roof in the midst of a downpour! In the second year of Xian'an, in the first month of Ji You, the star of the year was in conflict with the star of filling, positioned in the constellation of Xu Nu. The divination said, "This is a sign of internal turmoil." In May, the color of the star of the year was the same as that of Venus. The diviners explained, "If it operates normally, evil will be quelled; if it changes color and moves disorderly, the ruler will have no blessings. The star of the year should be dim and not bright in midsummer, showing its abnormal operation; also indicating that the ministers' power is strong." In June, Venus appeared near the Big Dipper during the day. On the day of Yi You, Venus was in conflict with the star of the carriage and the ghost. The divination said, "The country is in trouble." In July, the emperor's illness worsened, and he issued an edict to Huan Wen, saying, "If my son can assist in governing the court, let him do so; if not, you can take control yourself." Fortunately, the attendant Wang Tanzhi destroyed this edict and instead followed the precedent of Wang Dao in assisting in governance. Huan Wen was very angry when he heard about it and wanted to kill Wang Tanzhi and others, which was a clear sign of internal turmoil! In that month, the emperor passed away. In the second year of Xian'an, in the fifth month of Ding Wei, Venus was in conflict with the star of Tian Guan. The divination said, "War is about to happen." In June, Yu Xi entered the capital. In November, Lu Song entered the palace, and both were executed.
In the year 373 AD, in the first month of the first year of Emperor Xiaowu of Jin, the moon covered the big star of the Heart constellation. According to divination, the disaster would not befall the emperor but rather Yuzhou. Another interpretation was, "The emperor's orders are not good." In the third month of Bing Wu, the moon covered the fifth star of the Southern Dipper. The divination said, "The ministers will face troubles, fearing death." Another interpretation was, "A general will die." In July, Huan Wen passed away.
Alas, what a tumultuous autumn this is! In the second year of Ningkang, in the first month of Ding Si, a comet appeared in the constellation of Nux, traversing the stars Di, Kang, Jiao, Zhen, Yi, and Zhang. In the ninth month of Ding Chou, there was another comet in Tian Shi. In the eleventh month of Gui You, Venus obscured Mars, located in the camp. The oracle declared: "When Venus and Mars come together, disasters will occur; both are omens of military calamities and losses." In the first year of Taiyuan, in May, Fu Jian of the Di tribe launched an attack on Liangzhou. In July, the Di tribe captured Liangzhou and took Zhang Tianxi prisoner. In November, Huan Chong led the armies of three provinces to march into the Huaihe River and Sishui River basins, while Huan Huo also sent troops to guard the border. In the second year of Ningkang, in the intercalary month of Ji Wei, the moon eclipsed the southern star of the Cowherd. The oracle declared: "The Left General is destined to die." In May of the third year, Wang Tanzhi, the General of the Northern Central Army, passed away.
In the sixth month of the third year of Ningkang, on the Xin Mao day, Tai Bai transgressed against Dong Jing. The oracle foretold: "There will be military activity in Qin territory." In the ninth month of Wu Shen, Mars suddenly moved to the side of the Left Law Enforcement star. The oracle foretold: "The law enforcer is fated to die." In the first year of Taiyuan, Fu Jian had successfully captured Liangzhou, and in October, Wang Biaozhi, the Minister of Personnel, died.
In the first year of the Taiyuan era under Emperor Xiaowu of Jin, in the fourth month on the day of Bingxu, Mars appeared in conjunction with the third star of the Southern Dipper. On the day of Bingshen, it again appeared in conjunction with the fourth star. The divination said, "There will be a major military uprising, leading to famine in the country." Another interpretation said, "There will be an amnesty." In the eighth month on the day of Guiyou, Venus was visible during the day in the Di star, which is the boundary of Yanzhou. In the ninth month, Mars violated the weeping star and then entered the Yulin constellation. The divination said, "The Son of Heaven will face a sorrowful event, and the central army will rebel." In the eleventh month on the day of Jiwu, the moon suddenly moved to the left corner. The divination said, "The Son of Heaven will have a military conflict." Another interpretation said, "The country will face troubles." In the sixth month of the third year, Mars guarded the Yulin constellation. The divination said, "The imperial guard will rebel." In the ninth month on the day of Renwu, Venus was visible during the day in the Jiao star, which is also in Yanzhou. In the fifth month of the first year, there was a general amnesty. In the eighth month of the third year, the Di rebel Wei Zhong invaded Han Zhong and then advanced eastward. Fu Rong raided Fancheng and Dengcheng, Murong Wei besieged Xiangyang, and the Di Yanzhou governor Peng Chao besieged Pengcheng. In the second month of the fourth year, Xiangyang City fell, and the bandits captured Zhu Xu. Peng Chao abandoned the siege of Pengcheng and captured Ji Yi. Peng Chao and others gathered fifty thousand troops from Guangling and Sanhe. General Xie Shi stationed his troops in Tuzhong to confront the rebels, while Right Guard Mao Anzhi and Guerrilla Wang Tianzhi stationed their troops in Tangyi. The people from Danyang were drafted into military service, and Yin Zhang She stationed troops to guard the capital. In the sixth month, Governor Xie Xuan of Yanzhou led a campaign against the rebels and achieved a great victory. The remaining rebels fled. At that time, there were wars all over the country, and there were consecutive years of famine. That year, the court also drafted ten thousand men from Yangzhou to defend Xiakou.
In the fourth year of Taiyuan, in the eleventh month of Ding Si, the planet Jupiter appeared in conjunction with the weeping star. The divination indicated: "The emperor will experience sorrow." In the fifth year, in the seventh month of Bing Zi, the planet Mars appeared in conjunction with Xuanyuan. The divination indicated: "The female ruler will take over." In the ninth month of Gui Wei, Empress Wang passed away.
In the year 376 AD, on an unspecified day in October, a meteor appeared in the sky, flying from the southeast past the constellations of Yixiu and Zhensiu, producing a sound like thunder. According to historical texts, when the light trails are connected, it is referred to as a meteor, and when the light trails are broken, it is called a comet. The divination revealed that there would be a war in the Chu region; some claim it indicates the defeat of an army, and the people would flee. At the end of the year, the Governor of Jingzhou, Liang Cheng, and the Prefect of Xiangyang, Yan Zhen, led troops to attack Jingling, but were defeated by Huan Shi Qian, who captured Yan Zhen, with over 7,000 killed and more than 10,000 taken prisoner. This meteor, sounding like thunder, foretells that the generals will be angry and go to war. In the ninth month of the following year, Zhu Chuo attacked Xiangyang, capturing over six hundred households before returning home.
In November of the year 377 AD, in broad daylight, the bright star Venus was sighted in the Dipper constellation. The divination foretold turmoil in the Wu region and the death of someone. In April of the year 378 AD, in broad daylight, Venus was seen again, this time in the Can constellation. The divination foretold turmoil in the Wei region and the death of someone. That month, Huan Chong led his troops to campaign in the Mian Han area, while Yang Liang attacked the Shu region, seizing numerous cities and lands. In August, Fu Jian claimed to have an army of a million, and in September, he captured Shouyang. In October, Liu Laozhi defeated Fu Jian's general Liang Cheng, killing him along with tens of thousands of enemy troops. Xie Xuan and others defeated Fu Jian in the Battle of Feishui, killing Fu Jian's brother Fu Rong. Fu Jian's forces were routed and scattered. In June of the year 379 AD, Empress Dowager Chu Shi died. In August, Xie Xuan was stationed in Pengcheng, responsible for military deployment in the Central Plains region. In August of the year 380 AD, Fu Jian was killed by his general Yao Chang.
On a day in December of the year 380 AD, Venus was in alignment with Saturn. The divination foretold war and famine. At that time, there were ongoing conflicts in the north, with battles erupting everywhere, and a harsh famine struck during winter. On a day in March of the year 381 AD, in broad daylight, Venus was seen again, this time in the Eastern Well constellation. The divination foretold war in the Qin region and the rise of ministerial power. On a day in June, Venus was seen again, this time in the Stomach constellation. The divination foretold war in the Lu region and the rise of ministerial power. In the year 382 AD, Murong Chui invaded Dong'a, Zhai Liao invaded along the Yellow River, Yao Chang proclaimed himself king in Anding, Fu Deng declared himself emperor in Longxi, and Lu Guang occupied Liangzhou. In March of the year 381 AD, a comet appeared in the Southern Dipper, disappearing by June. The divination foretold war. Others claimed there would be a general amnesty. Subsequently, there were frequent skirmishes in Sizhou, Yongzhou, Yanzhou, and Jizhou. In January of the year 382 AD, the court issued a general amnesty. In August, another general amnesty was declared.
In February of the year 377 AD, Mars collided with the moon. The diviners said, "There will be traitors and rebels killed, or similar situations will occur." Another saying was, "The Empress Dowager will face troubles, and chaos will spread throughout the realm." At that time, Prince Langye was assisting the emperor in governing, and the cousin of the prince's wife, Guobao, enjoyed the emperor's favor due to his relationship with the royal family. There was also a man named Yuan Yue from Chen County, who ascended by any means necessary for personal gain, colluding with the emperor and ministers, forming factions, and inciting trouble everywhere.
In the year 378 AD, the emperor had Yuan Yue killed. This created a rift between the emperor and his ministers, and the court began to become restless. In October of the year 377 AD, Venus could be seen during the day in the position of the Big Dipper. During the intercalary month in the year 378 AD, Sirius fell in the northeast direction, emitting a sound. In December of the same year, Mars entered the lunar position associated with Danger. The diviners said, "There are treacherous officials conspiring to assassinate the emperor. Within three years, there will definitely be a great upheaval within the court." That month, Mars was in the positions of Altair and Kang, looking big and bright, especially fierce. The diviners said, "Mars has lost its normal orbit; officials will abandon the law, and the feudal lords will sow discord in governance." From that point on, Murong Chui, Zhai Liao, Yao Chang, Fu Deng, and Murong Yong each rallied their forces, fighting for territory and power.
In January of the year 379 AD, there was a rebellion in Pengcheng, and the bandits even declared themselves emperors, calling themselves kings at Huangqiu, but they were swiftly quelled by Liu Laozhi. In March, Zhang Dao rebelled in Hexiang, besieging Mount Tai, but was later driven away by Xiang Qin. That year, Zhai Liao captured Xingyang and also invaded Chen County and Xiangcheng. At that time, the court's affairs were riddled with shortcomings, and the governance of the country was becoming increasingly worse.
In December of the year 379 AD, Mars moved back to the position of Yulin. One night, the moon also blocked Jupiter. The results of divination were the same as before. In the year 380 AD, Zhai Liao plundered Sizhou and Yanzhou everywhere, and the court dispatched numerous troops to quell the uprising, but they were unsuccessful. The Xianbei tribes also raided Bingzhou and Jizhou. In July, there was a severe drought. In August, many counties were hit by flooding, and Yanzhou was afflicted by a locust plague.
On a day in July of the year 380 AD, a comet appeared in the sky, starting from Beihai (Beihai Jie), passing through Taiwei, Santai, and Wenchang, and finally entering the Beidou, extending over ten zhang. On a day in August, the comet disappeared after entering the Purple Palace. The diviners said: Beihai, also known as Humen, the sighting of a comet in Humen foretells war and death; the comet passing through Taiwei Palace and entering the Purple Palace indicates disaster for the emperor; Santai represents the three officials, Wenchang represents generals, the three officials and the nine ministers will encounter calamity; the comet entering Beidou predicts that a strong country will send troops, the princes will fight for power and profit, and the ministers will be alarmed. In November, Venus entered Yulin, and the diviners said: the emperor will personally lead the troops to ensure his own safety, and rebels will appear. In September of the year 386 AD, Emperor Xiaowu passed away. In the year 385 AD, Wang Gong, Yin Zhongkan, Huan Xuan, and others rebelled together, accusing Wang Guobao, and the court followed their memorial, killed Wang Guobao, and also killed his brother Wang Guoxu, causing Sima Daozi to lose power, and chaos erupted across the realm.
On a day in November of the year 381 AD, the moon obscured the star preceding Antares. The diviners said: the crown prince is in danger. At that time, the crown prince was gravely ill.
On a day in September of the year 382 AD, the Year Star, Mars, and Saturn simultaneously appeared in Kang and Di. The diviners said: the simultaneous sighting of the three stars signals turmoil within the realm, with wars and famines both internally and externally, and changes among the royal officials and ministers.
In January of the year 383 AD, Mars appeared in the sky. The diviners said: there is trouble in the palace, either robbers or thieves. Another saying is: there will be treacherous courtiers and villains, and someone may be killed. In September of the year 386 AD, the emperor suddenly died in the inner chambers, and the people whispered that Empress Zhang was secretly plotting a rebellion. At that time, the court was in chaos, and Zhang was not publicly punished, only privately reprimanded. Wang Guobao's crimes were eventually uncovered. In February of the year 383 AD, a comet appeared in the tail constellation, disappearing in September. The diviners said: there will be war and death in the Yan Kingdom. In April of the year 384 AD, the moon eclipsed Saturn, positioned in the tail constellation. The diviners said: there will be famine, and the Yan Kingdom will perish. In the year 385 AD, Murong Chui sent his son Murong Bao to attack Shegui, but was defeated by Shegui, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands. In the year 386 AD, Murong Chui died, and the Yan Kingdom also fell into decline. In October of the year 384 AD, Venus clashed with Saturn, positioned in the Dipper constellation. The diviners said: there will be famine and internal strife. The Dipper constellation marks the boundary between Wu and Yue. By the year 385 AD, Wang Gong and others rose in rebellion to expose Wang Guobao's crimes, and the court pardoned him. In the following years, there were consecutive years of drought and flooding, and the people suffered from hunger.
In June of the year 375 AD, Mars moved close to Tianqun star. The diviners said, "This indicates that there will be famine in the world!" On the Dinghai day of July, Venus again moved close to Taiwei star. The diviners said, "Venus entering Taiwei, the country will face a significant crisis! If Venus is visible during the day, it’s even worse, indicating there will be war and casualties!" In September, a comet appeared in the sky, looking like a tuft of cotton, moving from the southeast, passing through Nu Xu star all the way to Ku star. The diviners said, "The appearance of the comet means that within three years, corrupt officials will surely be executed publicly!" On the Jisi day of December, the moon moved close to Jianbi star and Dongxi Xian star. The diviners said, "Jianbi star governs the heart and voice of the nation, while Dongxi Xian star represents conspiracies and tricks." At that time, Wang Guobao was engaging in court power struggles, forming factions, and pursuing personal interests.
In September of the year 376 AD, the emperor died; in the first year of Long'an (397 AD), Wang Gong and his followers rebelled, and the court executed Wang Guobao and Wang Xu. During those years, floods and droughts occurred continuously, rebellions happening everywhere, and the common people were starving.
In March of the year 376 AD, Venus was seen during the day for several days in a row, near Yulin star. The diviners said, "Powerful ministers will cause chaos, there will be war and casualties, and there will be internal rebellions in the army!" On the Renwu day of April, Venus moved close to Tiandun star. The diviners said, "This indicates that there will be famine!" In June, Jupiter moved close to Ku star. The diviners predicted, "Sorrowful events are on the way." In September of that year, Emperor Xiaowu passed away. In the first year of Long'an, Wang Gong threatened the court with his troops, and the court declared martial law both inside and out, killing Wang Guobao to quell the unrest.
In the year 400 AD, in the first month of the first year of the Long'an reign of Emperor Jin An, on the day of Gui Hai, Mars was in conjunction with the star Algol. The diviners said, "There will be events that will cause mourning." In the second month, Saturn and Mars both entered the Yu Lin constellation. The diviners said, "There will be an uprising of the military." On the day of Ding Chou in the fourth month, Venus appeared during the day in the Dong Jing constellation. Indeed, chaos broke out in the Qin region, resulting in heavy soldier casualties. During this month, Wang Gong rebelled, and martial law was imposed both inside and outside the court, and he quickly executed Wang Guobao and others. In the sixth month, the Qiang rebels besieged Luoyang, prompting Xi Hui to send troops for rescue. At the same time, Yao Chang died, and his son Yao Yue succeeded him. Another man named Shi Gui declared himself King of Zhongshan and established his own territory. On the day of Geng Wu in the first year of Long'an, the moon eclipsed Venus, which was positioned outside the Taiwei Yuan gate. The diviners said, "The country will face turmoil." On the day of Yi You, the moon again eclipsed Saturn, which was in the Dong Bi constellation. The diviners said, "There will be famine, and the Wei region will also face turmoil." In the eighth month, Mars was positioned in the Jing Yue constellation. The diviners said, "A high-ranking minister will be assassinated."
In the year 401 AD, in the second year of Long'an, on the sixth day of the sixth month, there was an unusual movement of the Comet, with the Year Star appearing in the daytime in the Stomach constellation, which corresponds to the Yanzhou region. In that same June, Xi Hui sent Deng Qifang and others to lead ten thousand troops to suppress the remnants of the rebel army in Huatai, situated in the Wei territory. However, Deng Qifang and his forces suffered defeat. In September, Wang Gong, Yu Kai, Yin Zhongkan, Huan Xuan, and others simultaneously mobilized their forces and petitioned to execute Wang Yu and his brother Sima Shang. This led to another state of martial law being declared both inside and outside the court, with a large number of laborers being conscripted. Yin Zhongkan's army reached Xunyang and captured Wang Yu, the Governor of Jiangzhou; Yu Kai's general Duan Fang attacked Sima Shang in Yanghu but was ultimately defeated and killed. Wang Gong's Sima Liu Laozhi rebelled against him, resulting in Wang Gong's defeat. Huan Xuan reached Baishi, but he was defeated and forced to retreat. Yin Zhongkan returned to Jiangling. In the winter of the third year of Long'an, Yin Zhongkan, the Governor of Jingzhou, was killed by Huan Xuan.
In the leap month of the second year of Long'an, Venus appeared in the daytime, located in the Feather Forest constellation. On the day of Ding Chou, the moon obscured the East Uppermost Star. On the fifth day of the fifth month of the third year of Long'an, the moon once again obscured the East Uppermost Star. On the day of Xin Wei, the Morning Star violated the Xuanyuan Star. The interpretations of these astronomical omens were all similarly unfavorable. In that same year, in the first month, Yang Quanqi defeated Xi Hui, seizing his position, only to be killed by Yin Zhongkan. In June, the Xianbei people captured Qingzhou. In October, the Qiang rebels captured Luoyang. Huan Xuan conquered Jingzhou and Yongzhou, resulting in the deaths of Yin Zhongkan and Yang Quanqi. Sun En gathered a large number of people to capture Kuaiji, killing the Interior Minister Wang Ningzhi, but Liu Laozhi led his forces eastward, defeating and driving back Sun En. In the seventh month of the fourth year of Long'an, the Grand Empress Dowager Li died.
In the fourth year of Long'an, in the first month of the lunar calendar, the moon obscured the Tianxing star near the Niulang star. The divination results said: "There will be military disasters and casualties in the regions of Wu and Yue, and the empress dowager will worry." In other words, in that year's first month, the moon obscured the Tianxing star near the Niulang star. The fortune teller claimed that there would be war in the Wu and Yue regions, with many casualties, and the empress dowager would be worried.
In the second month of the lunar calendar, a comet appeared in the Kui constellation, three zhang long, reaching the Ge Dao and the Western Fan of the Purple Palace, entering the Dou Kui, and passing through the San Tai, Tai Wei, Di Zuo, and Duan Men. The divination results said: "The comet passing through the emperor's palace is a sign of change." This time, in the second month, another comet appeared, very long, streaking across the sky. The fortune teller claimed that this comet's passage through the imperial palace signified a change of emperor! The comet also passed through the San Tai star and entered the Beidou star, with the divination results consistent with the previous one.
In the sixth month of the lunar calendar, the moon once again obscured the Tianxing star near the Niulang star. On the day of Xin You, the moon once again blocked the Ku star. In October, the Suixing star was in the North River. The divination results said: "Famine is on the horizon!" In the sixth month, the moon obscured the Tianxing star again, also blocking the Ku star. In October, the Suixing star was in the North River; the fortune teller said, famine is on the horizon!
In the twelfth month of the lunar calendar, a comet appeared near Guansuo, Tian Shi, and Tianjin. The divination results indicated: "High officials are set to be executed, there will be military disasters and casualties inside and outside. The Tianjin star is cut off, and the royal road is not smooth throughout the country." In the twelfth month, another comet appeared near Guansuo, Tian Shi, and Tianjin. The fortune teller said, high officials are set to be executed, there will be wars everywhere, and chaos throughout the country! In the twelfth month, the Tai Bai star can be seen during the day, until the first month of the fifth year of Long'an. According to the divination, disasters are predicted to strike the regions of Wu and Yue.
In March of the year of Jia Yin, many red meteors appeared, flying from the west past the constellations of the Oxherd, the Void, the Rooftop, Tianjin, and the Ge Dao, passing through the Tail of the Dipper and the Purple Palace. The divination results said: "These stars represent the common people, like the scene of many people flowing westward. They pass through the emperor's palace, indicating the emperor's weakness, the strength of the ministers, and the inability of the vassal lords' armies to control." In March, many red meteors flew from the west, passing through the imperial palace. The fortune teller said that the common people were going to rebel, the emperor was failing, the ministers were powerful, and the regional armies were out of control.
In July of the year of Gui Hai, Aldebaran emitted a colorful light. The divination results said: "The king is going into exile." On the day of Ding Mao, the moon crossed the Heavenly Gate. The divination results said: "The king is worried." In September of the year of Geng Zi, Mars violated the Minor Dipper and stayed there. The divination results said: "The hermit is to be killed." In October of the year of Wu Zi, the moon crossed the Eastern Barbarian Constellation.
In the fifth year of his reign, in May, Sun En once again broke through Kuaiji, killing the Minister of the Interior, Xie Yan; the court sent Gao Yazhi and others to suppress him. In July, the Empress Dowager Li passed away. In October, Sun En's army suffered a major defeat at Yuyao against Gao Yazhi, with casualties estimated between seventeen and eighteen thousand. In these years, Sun En rebelled and fought, resulting in many deaths, and the Empress Dowager also passed away.
In the second month of the fifth year, Sun En attacked Juzhang, and Emperor Gaozu (referring to Emperor Sima Dezong of Jin) resisted him. In May, the Minister of the Interior of Wu County, Yuan Shansong, went to battle and was killed by Sun En, with several thousand casualties. In June, Sun En reached Jingkou, where Emperor Gaozu defeated him. Sun En's army stationed in Puzhou, prompting the court to enforce strict military control both internally and externally, set up fortifications for defense, and blocked the mouth of the Huai River. Sun En sent other generals to attack Guangling, killing more than three thousand people. Sun En fled to Yuzhou. In that month, Emperor Gaozu pursued and defeated him again. In September, Huan Xuan's memorial arrived, going against the imperial decree and oppressing the emperor. In October, Sima Yuanxian extensively reorganized the navy, preparing to confront Huan Xuan.
In the first month of the Yuanxing era, Huan Xuan launched an attack to the east. During this month, Sun En was in Linhai, where many people died of hunger or fled, and Sun En drowned himself. Lu Xun declared himself General of Conquering the Barbarians, leading the remnants of Sun En to occupy areas such as Yongjia and Jin'an. In the second month, the emperor, in military attire, dispatched troops to the west. On Dingmao day, Huan Xuan arrived at Gushu, took Liyang, and Sima Shangzhi was killed, while Liu Laozhi surrendered to Huan Xuan. In the third month, Huan Xuan captured the capital, killing Sima Yuanxian and releasing the Grand Tutor Xie An. In the seventh month, there was a great famine, with reports of cannibalism. In the eastern part of Zhejiang, around 16 to 17 percent of the population either died or fled, and the populations of Wu and Wuxing were halved; tens of thousands of people also fled to the west. In October, Huan Xuan sent generals to attack Liu Gui, who was defeated and fled to Qingzhou. In the fourth year, Huan Xuan usurped the throne and moved the emperor to Xunyang. Later, Huan Xuan rebelled, leading to many deaths and widespread chaos across the land, truly a series of disasters!
In March of the year 401 AD, on Wuzi day, the planet Jupiter aligned unfavorably with the Five Princes star, visible even during the day! On Xinchou day in April, the moon obscured the Morning Star. On Wuyin day in July, Mars moved into the Eastern Well star, also aligning unfavorably with the Chariot and Corpse Accumulation stars, signaling unfavorable omens. On Gengzi day in August, Jupiter again aligned unfavorably with the Year Star, positioned in the southeast direction of the General star. Diviners claimed, "The army of the Chu Kingdom is about to suffer from famine!" Some also warned, "Disaster is looming over the area represented by the General star." On Bingyin day in August, Jupiter again obscured the Right Law star. On Guiwei day in September, Jupiter aligned unfavorably with the Advancing Virtue star. Diviners warned, "Virtuous and capable individuals are about to be killed!" In October, a guest star appeared in the sky, resembling white cotton fluff, to the west of the Taiwei Constellation, only entering the Taiwei Constellation in December. Diviners warned, "The army is going to enter the imperial palace!"
In February of the year 402 AD, Jupiter violated the Western General star. On the day of Jiachen in June, the moon covered the fourth star in the Dipper constellation. The diviners said, "A high-ranking official will be killed, and this will definitely happen within three years." On the day of Guichou in August, Venus violated the second star of the Room asterism. On the day of Jichou in September, Jupiter violated the Advancing star, and Mars violated the Western General star. On the day of Jiaxu in October, Venus violated the Weeping Star. On the day of Dingchou in November, Mars violated the Filling Star. On the day of Xinsi, the moon obscured Mars. On the day of Yisi in December, the moon covered the second star of the Xuanyuan asterism, and all these divinations were equally bad. In the winter of the year 401 AD, Suo Tou defeated the Qiang tribe army. In December of the year 402 AD, Huan Xuan usurped the throne, exiled Jin An Emperor and the empress to Xunyang, and demoted Empress He to Zero Ling Jun. In February of the year 403 AD, Liu Yu finally wiped out the Huan clan.
In the early days of January of the year 400 AD, that night, Mars retrograded and collided with the Western Upward-facing star of the Taiwei Palace. The diviners said, "The emperor will go to war, and the prime minister will die." In early February, the moon covered Jupiter (Saturn) in the Left Corner constellation. The diviners said, "There will be war in the world." On another day of the same month, Mars retrograded to the northwest side of the Left Law Enforcement constellation. The diviners said, "Those in charge of the law will be unlucky." On a certain day in April, the moon covered the second star of the Xuanyuan asterism, and the Filling Star (a comet) entered the Yulin asterism. By December, Mars and Venus both collided with the Yulin asterism. All these divinations were the same, foretelling ominous events.
In February that year, Gaozu (Sima Yao) executed Huan Xiu and several others. In March, Gaozu defeated Huan Xuan and sent troops westward to attack. On another day in the same month, Gaozu also killed Wang Yu, the Minister of Works, and his son, Wang Sui, the Governor of Jingzhou. Huan Xuan abducted the emperor and fled to Jiangling. In May, Huan Xuan's army reached Zhengrongzhou, where they were defeated by the rebel forces. Later, Huan Zhen seized Jiangling and imprisoned the emperor. In the first month of the following year, various armies launched an assault on Jiangling, Huan Zhen fled, and the emperor returned safely. In July, Empress Dowager Yong'an died. In March, Huan Zhen launched another attack on Jiangling, and Sima Xiuzhi, the Governor of Jingzhou, was defeated and forced to flee. In the same month, Liu Huaisu led his troops to eliminate Huan Zhen.
In that year, in February, Qiao Zong of the Ba Xi people killed Mao Ju, the Inspector of Yizhou, and Mao Ju's brother, the Commandant of the Western Yi Tribes, Mao Jin, and took control of the western Shu region, declaring himself King of Shu.
In the year 405 AD, in early March, the moon obscured the Left Law Star, and divination suggested a situation akin to the previous one. A few days later, the moon covered the Heart Star, and divination foretold, "There would be disasters in Yuzhou." Then, the planet Jupiter obscured the Eastern Well Star, and divination foretold, "There will be war in the Qin region."
One day in April, the moon covered the Tianxing Star, located in the eastern sky. The divination said: "That place will perish." Another interpretation is: "A noble will die." One day in July, the Tai Bai star was visible even during the day, in the Yi and Zhen constellations. The divination said: "The officials will grow powerful, and Jingzhou will experience turmoil and casualties." A few days later, the moon covered the Tianxing Star again, located in the eastern sky. The divination said: "That country will be attacked and destroyed." Another interpretation is: "The people will be displaced." One day in August, the moon covered the first star of the Dipper constellation. The divination said: "There will be war in the world." Another interpretation is: "The ministers will be worried." According to the divination in the Jiangzuo region, if there is a disaster with the South Dipper star, then areas like Wuyue, Kuaiji, Danyang, Yuzhang, and Lujiang will each experience corresponding disasters based on their respective constellations. Huainan losing territory probably does not match the divination results, as there is no record of the reason in historical texts, so it is not mentioned. One day in September, the Mars star opposed the Shao Wei star. The divination said: "The hermit will be killed." In the following days, Mars opposed the Right Assistant star and Left Assistant star respectively, with the same divination interpretation as before. One day in October, the moon covered the Tianxing Star, yielding the same divination interpretation as in July. One day in November, the Tai Bai star covered the Gou Qian star. The divination said: "The official responsible for speech will encounter difficulties." One day in December, the Saturn star opposed the Tian Jiang star. The divination said: "There will be chaos, and the Yellow River crossing will be blocked." In June of that year, Suo Tou rebelled and invaded Peixian. The court dispatched the pretender to the governorship of Yuzhou, Suo Du Zhen, to station in Xiang County, and the Grand Tutor, King of Changsha, led troops to suppress the rebellion and drive them away. In November, the Governor of Jingzhou, Wei Yongzhi, passed away.
In the second month of the second year, Sima Guofan and his allies captured Yiyang. In April, the Qiang people attacked Chouchi, and Duke Yang Sheng of Chouchi repelled them. In September, the Governor of Yizhou, Sima Rongqi, was killed by his aide Yang Chengzu. At that time, Wen Chumao had notable military achievements in Shu, and after Sima Rongqi's death, he withdrew his troops. In December of the third year, Wang Mi, the Minister of Works and Governor of Yangzhou, passed away. In January of the fourth year, Wang Zun, the Grand Preceptor and Prince of Wuling, passed away. In March, the Minister of the Left, Kong Anguo, passed away. In the fifth year, Gaozu attacked the Xianbei and pacified the former Yanzhou region.
In the year 406 AD, on a day in early February, the moon obscured the star Zuben Elgenubi. The diviners said, "There will be trouble in Yuzhou!" On a day in April, the moon obscured the star Jiang Xing in the west of the Great Bear. Then, a few days later, the moon obscured the second star to the south of Fang Xiu. Later, Jupiter violated the Tianjiang star, and the results of these divinations were consistent, foretelling misfortune.
On a day in May, the moon obscured the star Zuo Jiao. The divination indicated, "The General of the Left will die, and there will be chaos in the world." Not long after, Mars violated the star Di Xiu. The divination indicated, "Di Xiu is the emperor's palace, suggesting the emperor may be troubled." On a day in June, Mars violated the second star to the north of Fang Xiu. On a day in August, Mars violated the fifth star of the Dou Xiu, and then violated the Jian Xing. On a day in September, Mars even violated the stars Kuxing and Weeping Star at the same time! The results of these divinations were consistent, truly an ominous sign! By December, the moon obscured the star Tai Bai, located in the Xiu constellation. The divination said, "The state of Qi is about to perish!" Another interpretation suggests, "The ruler of a powerful state is near death." On the same day, Mars and Tai Bai both entered the Yulin Star Constellation.
In February of that year, Sima Guofan and his allies captured Yiyang. In the first month of the second year, the Xianbei invaded northern Xuzhou, advancing all the way to Xiapi. In August, the court dispatched Liu Jingxuan to campaign against Shu. In December, Wang Mi, the Minister of Works, passed away. In the first month of the fourth year, Prince Wuling Sima Zun passed away. In the fifth year, the Xianbei invaded northern Huai again. In April, Emperor Gaozu personally led a large army to suppress them. In June, a significant battle occurred near Linqu City, which was followed by the siege of Guanggu City. In October, Shegui was assassinated by his own son, who impersonated the Duke of Qinghe.
In the second month of the sixth year, Guanggu City was breached, Murong Chao was captured, and over three thousand of his subordinates were executed.
In the third year of Yixi, on the day of Bingzi in the first month, reports indicated that during the day, the planet Jupiter was seen in the constellation of Kui. In the second month, on the day of Gengyin, the moon obscured the stars behind the constellation of Xinxiu, with the same results as above. On the day of Guihai, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars gathered in the Kui and Lou constellations, with Saturn in the lead. This is referenced in records from nine years earlier. In the fifth month of Jichou, during the day, Jupiter was seen again, this time in the constellation of Shen. The divination foretold, "Yizhou will face military disasters and funerals, and ministers will gain power." In the sixth month of Xinmao, Venus clashed with Mars, appearing in the constellation of Yixiu. The divination indicated, "Uprisings will occur throughout the country." In the eighth month of Jimao, Jupiter covered Venus and clashed with the Enforcement Star. The divination indicated, "Jupiter covering Venus signals a major war." On the day of Xinmao, Venus clashed with the Left Enforcement Star. In the ninth month of Renzi, Venus clashed with the Advancing Kidney Star.
In the first month of the year Ding Si, the Xianbei invaded northern Xuzhou and reached Xia Pi. In August, Liu Jingxuan went to attack Shu territory but was unsuccessful and returned. In March of the fourth year, the Left Assistant Minister Kong Anguo passed away. In July, Sima Guofan and others attacked Mount Zou, but were defeated by the Lu County Governor Xu Yong and fled in panic. Yao Lue sent troops to attack the Fufo, but was defeated. In the fifth year, Gaozu attacked the Xianbei. In March of the sixth year, the bandit Xu Daofu killed He Wuji, the General Who Guards the South and Inspector of Jiangzhou, in Yuzhang. In April, the bandit Lu Xun attacked Baling in Xiangzhong. In May, Lu Xun and Xu Daofu defeated Liu Yi, the General Who Calms the Army and Inspector of Yuzhou, at Sangluozhou, and Liu Yi escaped alone. On the day of Ding Chou, Lu Xun and others arrived at Cai Zhou and sent another general to burn Jingkou. On the day of Geng Chen, the bandits attacked and burned Zapu; the defending general of Zapu put up little resistance. Gaozu sent troops to cross the Huai River to attack them and won a decisive victory. Sima Guofan disturbed Dangshan, and Zhu Kui attacked and defeated him. In July, the bandits fled south and occupied Xunyang; Gaozu sent Liu Zhong and others to pursue. In August, Sun Jigao sailed out to sea to attack Guangzhou. Huan Qian led the army of Shu territory to gather in Zhijiang, while Xun Lin, a general under Lu Xun, was in Huarong, with a distance of a hundred miles between them. King Liewu of Lianchuan first attacked Huan Qian, then attacked Xun Lin, who escaped. Yuqiu, the Prefect of Poyang, defeated a deputy general of the bandits in Shangrao. In September, Liewu sent Liu Zun to attack Xun Lin in Baling and killed him. Huan Daoer led Caimeng in an attack on Dabao, and then sent Liu Ji to attack and kill Caimeng. In October, Gaozu led the navy southward.
At this time, Xu Daofu led over 20,000 troops to attack Jingzhou, while King Lie Wu mounted a defense. The two sides fought at Jiangjin, achieving a resounding victory, killing 80 to 90 percent of Xu Daofu's forces. Daofu abandoned his ships and made his escape. In November, Liu Zhong defeated the bandits in Nanling. In the year of Gui Chou, the governor of Yizhou, Bao Lou, died in Baidi City, and Qiao Daofu captured his army. In the year of Geng Xu, Sun Jigao attacked Guangzhou and captured it. In December, Gaozu fought the bandits at a location known as Dali and achieved a resounding victory. The bandits fled to Zuoli, and Gaozu continued to pursue them, winning another major victory and killing 80 to 90 percent of the bandits. The bandits fled back to Guangzhou, and Liu Fan and others pursued them. In the second month of the seventh year, Liu Fan captured Shixing City, killed Xu Daofu and Lu Xun, the two retreated to Panyu, and then besieged Sun Jigao, but were unable to take him down. They fled to Jiaozhou, where the governor of Jiaozhou, Du Huidu, executed them. In April, Dao Yanzhi attacked Qiao Daofu in Baidi City and captured Baidi City.
In the early days of January 408 AD, the planet Mars appeared in Tianjiang, and the divination results remained unchanged. One day in May, the moon covered the second star of the Dou constellation, and the divination results were the same. On another day in the same month, the star Tian entered Lin, and the divination said, "There will be a famine in the world, and grain in the granaries is in short supply." One day in June, the star Tai Bai crossed into the western part of Taiwei, followed by the star Zuo Zhifa. On a day in October, the planet Mars entered Yulin, and the divination results remained unchanged. In the year 409 AD, Emperor Gaozu went to attack the Xianbei. In the year 410 AD, the Left Attendant Meng Chang took poison and committed suicide. Since then, the conflict between the North and South has persisted without end.
In the year 409 AD, on a day in February, the moon was in the Pleiades. The divination said: "The barbarians will be unsettled; the Emperor will defeat the Xiongnu." On a day in April, Mars entered the Dragon constellation, positioned in the East Well, with the same divination results as in 407 AD. On a day in May, Saturn entered the Feather Forest, with the same divination results as before. On a day in September, the moon was in the Pleiades, with the same divination results as in February. In October, Mars entered the Dipper constellation, with the same divination results as in 406 AD. In the leap month, the moon was in the Pleiades, with the same divination results as in February. In the same month, Mars entered the Hook and Whip, with the same divination results as in 405 AD. On a day in December, Venus aligned with Saturn, located in the Legs constellation. The divination said: "There will be a large-scale war outbreak. There will be war in the Lu region." In the same month, the moon obscured the bright star in the Heart constellation. The divination said: "The king will be displeased by this." In April of 409 AD, Emperor Gaozu attacked the Xianbei, and Shegui was killed by his son. In November, the western barbarians attacked Anding County, and Yaolu personally led a large army to rescue. In February of 410 AD, the Xianbei were defeated. All of these fulfilled the divination of "the barbarians will be unsettled." At that time, the Xianbei occupied the Lu region, which also confirmed the divination that "there will be war in the Lu region." In May, Lu Xun approached the capital city, and the palace guards were all in armor.
In the year 410 AD, on March 14th, the moon approached the second star in the Room constellation. The divination said: "Disaster is about to befall the Minister of Works." On the sixteenth day, the moon approached the fifth star of the Dipper constellation. The divination said: "The Dipper constellation governs military power, and there will be a war outbreak." Another interpretation suggests: "The general will die." Venus entered the Five Princes constellation. The divination said: "Among the princes, someone will be executed."
On the first day of May, the moon approached the fifth star of the Dipper, and the divination result remained unchanged from March. On the sixteenth day of May, the moon approached the Pleiades. The divination said, "The country will face troubles." Another interpretation was, "There will be people wearing white clothes starting a rebellion." On the sixth day of June, the moon passed the second star of the Room constellation. On the eleventh day of June, Venus was visible during the day, and the divination result remained unchanged. On the sixteenth day of July, the moon passed the Yugu star. The divination said, "The country will face troubles." Another interpretation was, "There will be warfare in the Qin region." On the fourteenth day of August, Venus passed the Xuanyuan star. On the sixteenth day of August, the moon passed the front star of the Heart constellation; disaster would befall Yuzhou. On the eighteenth day of August, the moon passed the fifth star of the Dipper, and the divination result remained unchanged from May. On the nineteenth day of August, the moon approached the southern star of the Ox constellation. The divination said, "There will be widespread massacres." On the twenty-first day of August, Venus passed the Shaowei star. On the twenty-second day of August, Venus was visible near the Shaowei star during the day. On the first day of September, Venus passed the Left Law star. On the fourth day of September, the Tian star passed the Bi constellation. The divination said, "There will be border wars." In March of that year, Xu Daofu, the Prefect of Shixing, rebelled, prompting He Wuji, the Inspector of Jiangzhou, to attempt to suppress him, which led to a major defeat in Yuzhang, where He Wuji was killed in battle. In April, Lu Xun attacked Xiangzhong and captured Baling. In May, Lu Xun and his allies defeated Liu Yi, the Inspector of Yuzhou, who managed to escape alone; Lu Xun led a large army close to the capital. This month, the Minister of Works, Meng Chang, feared that the Wang family's power was declining and feared repercussions, so he poisoned himself and took his own life.
In February of the year 411 AD, Liu Fan executed Xu Daofu, and Du Huidu executed Lu Xun, sending their heads to the capital. In June of the year 412 AD, King Daogui of Linchuan passed away while in office in Yuzhou. In August, Empress Wang passed away. In September, Liu Fan, the Inspector of Yanzhou, and the Master of Writing, Xie Hun, were executed. The Emperor personally led a western campaign against Liu Yi, resulting in his execution. In December, the Emperor sent the Inspector of Yizhou, Zhu Lingshi, to subdue the Shu region. In the year 413 AD, a political figure, Zhuge Changmin, was executed. King Fan Huda of Linyi commanded over ten thousand troops to attack Jiuzhen Commandery, but Du Hui, the Commandant of Jiuzhen, mounted a defense and defeated them. In July, Zhu Lingshi conquered the Shu region.
In April of the year 411 AD, Mars entered the constellation of Yu Gui. Diviners predicted, "There will be warfare in Qin." Some also said, "There will be disaster in Yongzhou." In June, Venus appeared during the day in Yi constellation, with divination results similar to the previous year. On the day of Ji Hai, a star entered Tian Guan. Diviners predicted, "Officials will rebel." On the day of Geng Zi, the moon aligned with the Pi constellation. Diviners predicted, "There will be border conflicts and famine." On the day of Ding Mao in July, the Year Star entered Shen constellation. Diviners said, "The simultaneous appearance of the Year Star and Tian Star foretells internal strife." Some also said, "Yizhou will lose in battle and lose territory." Five rainbows were seen in the east. Diviners predicted, "The Emperor will be deposed, and a sage will appear." On the day of Yi Wei in August, the moon aligned with the Shen constellation. Diviners predicted, "The Yizhou army will face starvation." Venus entered the second star of Fang constellation. On the day of Bing Wu in November, Venus entered the star of weeping. Divination results were the same as before. In July, Zhu Lingshi captured the Shu region, but the people of Shu revolted once more, only to be subdued later.
In the year 412 AD, the court executed Liu Fan, Xie Hun, and Liu Yi. Empress Wang passed away. In the year 413 AD, the court executed Zhuge Changmin. In the year 415 AD, the court attacked the Inspector of Jingzhou, Sima Xiuzhi, and the Inspector of Yongzhou, Lu Zongzhi, defeating them.
On a day in January of 412 AD, the moon was in conjunction with the Star of Year in the Pi constellation, and the divination results were consistent with previous readings. On a day in July, the moon eclipsed the second star in the Fang constellation, with the divination results being the same as before. On the day of Jia Shen, Venus was in conjunction with the Star of Filling in the Dong Jing constellation. The diviner predicted, "There will be a large-scale war in Qin." On the day of Ji Wei, the moon was in conjunction with the Star of Crying in the Jing constellation. On the day of August Wu Shen, the moon was in conjunction with Qi Xing. On the day of October Xin Hai, the moon eclipsed the Tian Guan star. The diviner said, "There will be war." On the day of October Ding Chou, Venus was in conjunction with the Dong Jing constellation. The diviner said, "Prominent figures will be worried." On the day of December Gui Mao, Venus was in conjunction with the Star of Crying in the Jing constellation. In August of that year, Empress Wang passed away. In September, the court executed Liu Fan, Xie Hun, and Liu Yi. In March of 413 AD, the court executed Zhuge Changmin. The western minority ethnic groups attacked the Qiang tribe stationed in Anding and captured the area. In December, Zhu Lingshi launched an attack on the Shu region. In July of 413 AD, Zhu Lingshi conquered the Shu area.
In the second month of the ninth year of Yi Xi (413 AD) on the day of Bing Wu, both Mars and the Star of Filling moved to the Dong Jing constellation. The diviner proclaimed, "War is imminent in Qin!" On the day of Ren Chen, the Star of Year, Mars, Venus, and Jupiter all converged in the Dong Jing constellation, following the Star of Year. Mars shifted to the Yu Gui constellation, and Jupiter moved to the Nan He constellation.
It is recorded that in the third year of Yixi, the four stars gathered in the Kui constellation. Kui corresponds to Xuzhou. At that time, Murong Chao declared himself emperor in the Qi state, invaded Xuzhou and Yanzhou, and for several years, he burned, killed, and looted across the land, all the way to the Huai River and Sishui River basins. Yao Xing and Qiao Zong respectively declared themselves kings in the so-called Qin and Shu regions, while Lu Xun, Mu Mo, and others fought amongst themselves in the north and south. Five years later, Gaozu defeated the Xianbei people in the north, which fulfilled the prophecy of the four stars gathering in Kui. Nine years later, the four stars gathered in the Dongjing constellation, corresponding to the Qin region. In the thirteenth year, Gaozu pacified Guanzhong, which was also a fulfillment of prophecy! Traitors like Qiao Zong and Lu Xun have also been eliminated, so the people rallied around Gaozu and established a new country, with the capital established in Xuzhou. In the second year of Yuanxi, Gaozu abdicated and passed the throne to a worthy successor, all of which were heavenly signs.
In the "Star Chronicles," it is said: "If the four stars gather together, it is called 'sun,' indicating that the country will face disasters and turmoil, with gentlemen worrying and villains fleeing everywhere. If five stars gather together, it is called 'easy travel,' virtuous people will be celebrated, a change of dynasty will occur, and a new monarch will unify the world; if lacking in virtue, they will face punishment, the country will be lost, and ancestral temples will be destroyed." Checking the remaining documents, the five-star conjunction has occurred three times: the Zhou Dynasty and the Han Dynasty became kings, while the Qi state rose to dominance. When the Zhou Dynasty was about to attack the Shang Dynasty, the five stars gathered in the Fang constellation; when Duke Huan of Qi sought to dominate, the five stars gathered in Ji; when Emperor Gaozu of Han invaded the Qin state, the five stars gathered in the Dongjing constellation. In the end, the Qi state remained as a marquis, and there was no dynastic change. Therefore, the gathering of five stars does not necessarily mean a change of dynasty.
The phenomenon of the four stars coming together has occurred nine times: Emperor Guangwu of Han and Emperor Yuan of Jin were both restorers, and the Wei Dynasty and Song Dynasty both experienced changes of dynasty. Therefore, the gathering of the four stars may or may not lead to a change of dynasty. In the fourth year of Emperor Ping of Han's Yuan Shi era, the four stars each stayed in the Liu and Zhang constellations for five days. The Liu and Zhang constellations correspond to the Three Rivers region. Subsequently, rebellions led by Wang Mang and the Red Eyebrows occurred, prompting Emperor Guangwu to establish the Han Dynasty in Luoyang. In the sixth year of the Yongjia era of Emperor Huai of Jin, the four stars gathered in the Ox and Woman constellations, and later, Liu Cong and Shi Le rebelled, prompting Emperor Yuan of Jin to establish a new regime in the south. In the first year of Emperor Xian of Han's Chu Ping era, the four stars first gathered in the Heart constellation, and later gathered in the Ji and Tail constellations. Heart corresponds to Yuzhou. Later, Dong Zhuo and Li Jue rebelled, the Yellow Turbans and Black Mountain troops rebelled everywhere, and Cao Cao welcomed Emperor Xian of Han to Xuchang, eventually pacifying Yanzhou and Yuzhou, all fulfilling this celestial phenomenon.
Some say, "The Heart constellation symbolizes the Heavenly King and signifies the advance of a large army toward the capital, heralding great chaos in the realm!" Han Fu believed that the Tail and Ji constellations were auspicious signs of the prosperity of the Yan Kingdom; therefore, he supported Liu Yu, the Governor of Youzhou, but Liu Yu was killed, and Han Fu soon met the same fate, so this interpretation is incorrect. The Tail constellation represents the Yan Kingdom and also the Wu Kingdom, referring to Gongsun Du or Sun Quan. Gongsun Du occupied remote areas but also conducted suburban sacrifices to the heavens, all in order to replace the Han Dynasty. In the twenty-second year of Jian'an, the four stars gathered once again. Twenty-five years later, Emperor Wen of Wei, Cao Pi, accepted abdication; this marked the third gathering of the four stars, ultimately leading to a change of dynasty. The people of Shu Han interpreted the later gathering of the four stars as a sign of Liu Bei's ascension to the throne.
In the nineteenth year of Taiyuan and the ninth month of the third year of Yixi, four stars converged at once, just as the Song Dynasty rose to power, similar to the Wei Dynasty's situation. Yu Huan said, "When the five stars converge in the direction of Jizhou, the Wei Kingdom will gain power." When the planet Mars entered the constellation of Yu Gui, the diviners said, "There will be military disasters and chaos." When the planet Jupiter entered the constellation of Nanhe, the diviners said, "There will be an outbreak of war." Later, these prophecies all came true.
On the day of Renchen in May, Jupiter violated the Right Enforcement Star, visible even during the daytime, with the divination results remaining unchanged. In July, the moon eclipsed the star of Hook and Claws. The divination said, "The minister responsible for communications will encounter difficulties." In September, Saturn violated the Xuanyuan star. On the day of Jichou, the moon affected the star of Left Horn.
In the first month of the tenth year, the moon affected the star of Pi. The divination said, "Among the generals and ministers, someone will be punished due to family matters." In the second month of Jiyu, the moon affected the star to the north of the Room constellation. In May, the moon affected the star south of the Cowherd constellation. On the day of Yichou, Saturn violated the Xuanyuan star again, with the divination results remaining unchanged. In June, the moon eclipsed the constellation of Di. The divination said, "Someone will die, and a government official will be executed." In July, the moon violated the star of Tian Guan. The divination said, "There will be an outbreak of war." Mars violated the constellation of Well and Ax, while Saturn violated the constellation of Yu Gui and stayed there. The divination said, "The nobles will face troubles, and the ancestral shrine will undergo renovations." In August, the moon eclipsed the star south of the Cowherd constellation, with the divination results remaining unchanged. In September, Saturn violated the constellation of Yu Gui. The divination said, "The monarch will face troubles." On the day of Dingsi, Jupiter entered the constellation of Yulin Xingguan. In December, the moon violated the star of West Xian. The divination indicated that there would be plots and schemes.
In the third month of the eleventh year, the moon entered the Bi constellation. The oracle said: "There will be a war breaking out in the world." Another interpretation is: "There will be border wars." On the day of Ji Mao, the Wandering Star entered the Yu Gui constellation. In the leap month of Bing Wu, the Wandering Star entered the Yu Gui constellation again. The oracle said: "There will be drought, plague, and treacherous officials and rebels." In the fifth month of Jia Shen, a comet appeared in the Tian Shi, passed through the Emperor's seat, and was located in the Fang and Xin constellations. Fang and Xin are the dividing line of the Song Dynasty. According to the oracle, those who receive the comet handle will rise up, ushering in a new order, which is a sign of the rise of the Song Dynasty. On the day of Gui Mao, the planet Venus entered the Tai Wei Yuan along its orbit. On the day of Jia Chen, the planet Venus clashed with the Right Enforcement Star. In the sixth month of Ji Wei, Jupiter clashed with the East Well Star. The oracle said: "The nation will face adversity." On the day of Wu Yin, Jupiter clashed with the Yu Gui constellation. The oracle said: "The nation will face adversity." In the seventh month of Xin Chou, the moon was obstructed by a foreign star, with the same oracle result as before. In the eighth month of Ren Zi, the moon clashed with the Di constellation, with the same oracle result as before. On the day of Geng Shen, Jupiter entered the Tai Wei Yuan from the Right Auxiliary Gate. On the day of Ding Mao, the moon eclipsed the Left Assistant Star. In the eleventh month of Gui Hai, the moon entered the Bi constellation, with the same oracle result as before. On the day of Yi Wei, the moon entered the Yu Gui constellation and a halo appeared. The oracle said: "The monarch will face troubles, treasures will be lost." Another interpretation is: "The appearance of a halo signifies a possible amnesty."
Over a hundred years before the Common Era, on the first day of the fifth month, the moon blocked the planet Jupiter near the Left Horn star. The oracle result said: "There will be a famine!" The moon stayed between the Fang and Xin constellations, which correspond to the regions of the Song state (ancient astrology believed that celestial constellations corresponded to earthly regions), just like during the time when King Wu defeated King Zhou; those who enjoyed a bountiful harvest could claim kingship. At this time, the State of Jin officially bestowed the title of Duke of Song upon the founder of the Song Dynasty.
On the ninth day of June, Venus passed by the sun and entered the right gate of Taiwei. On the fourteenth day of June, the moon blocked the Bi star again, and the divination result remained unchanged, predicting famine. In July, the moon blocked the Niu star, and the divination indicated, "There will be widespread slaughter across the land!" On the twenty-eighth day of October, the moon entered the Bi star again, with the divination result remaining unchanged.
In the second year, more than a hundred years before the Common Era, on the fourth day of May, the moon blocked the star Xuan Yuan 14 (Leo α star). On the fifth day of May, the moon blocked the star Altair. On the nineteenth day of May, Mars blocked the Antares star. On the twentieth day of August, the moon blocked the star Altair. On the twenty-second day of August, the moon blocked Taiwei. The divination indicated, "The ruler will be worried." On the eighth day of September, Mars blocked Xuan Yuan 14. On the sixth day of October, the moon blocked the Bi star, with the divination result remaining unchanged. The moon also blocked the Ji star, and the divination foretold, "The country will have a disaster!" On the tenth day of October, the moon blocked the Bi star again, with the divination result remaining unchanged. On the eleventh day of October, the comet obscured Taiwei, staying for more than seventy days! The divination foretold, "This is a sign of the kingdom's downfall!" On the twenty-sixth day of October, the moon blocked Taiwei, with the divination result remaining unchanged. In November, the moon was near Taiwei, accompanied by the appearance of the comet. The divination indicated, "This is what rulers dread the most!"
In the third month of the fourteenth year, on the day of Gui Chou, the planet Venus interfered with the Five Princes constellation, and the divination results were the same as before. In the fourth month of Ren Shen, the moon interfered with the Tian Xing constellation. The divination foretold: "There will be great mourning in the world." In the fifth month of Geng Zi, the moon interfered with the Tai Wei star, and the divination results were the same as before. On the day of Ren Zi, a comet appeared in the center of the Big Dipper's Kui star. The divination said: "A sage will be ordained by heaven." In the seventh month of Jia Chen, Mars interfered with the Yu Gui star. The divination foretold: "War will break out in the Qin state." On the day of Ding Si, the moon interfered with the Dong Jing star. The divination said: "A general will die." On the day of Gui Hai, a comet appeared to the west of the Tai Wei star, with a tail starting from the Xiang star above and getting longer and longer, reaching over ten zhang, before returning to the center of the North Dipper Zi Wei Yuan. The divination said: "The appearance of a comet in the Tai Wei star indicates the downfall of the country, a change of dynasties in the world, and the palace will be left vacant when it enters the North Dipper Zi Wei." Another interpretation is: "The world will have a wise monarch." In the eighth month of Jia Zi, Venus interfered with the Xuan Yuan star. On the day of Gui You, the Tian Xing entered the Tai Wei, interfering with the Right Law Enforcement star, and then stayed in the Tai Wei for over two hundred days before leaving. The divination said: "With the Tian Xing stationed at the Tai Wei, this is a sign of a nation in decline, and there will be a migrating king." In the ninth month of Yi Wei, Venus entered the Tai Wei, interfering with the Left Law Enforcement star. On the day of Ding Si, the moon entered the Tai Wei. The divination said: "High-ranking officials should be concerned." In the tenth month of Gui Si, Mars entered the Tai Wei, interfering with the Western Fan General star, then moved along the constellation to the left gate, staying there for twenty days before moving in reverse. On the fifth day of the third month of the first year of Emperor Gong's Yuanxi, it came out from the west of the Western Fan General star, about three feet long, before returning to the Tai Wei. At this time, the Tian Xing was in the Tai Wei, with Mars orbiting it, forming a hook shape. On the twenty-seventh day of the fourth month, Bing Xu, Mars came out from the Duan Men star. The divination foretold: "With Mars and the Tian Xing forming a hook shape, a change of dynasties is imminent." On the day of Jia Shen, the moon entered the Tai Wei, with the divination results mirroring the previous ones.
In January of the year 402 AD, Emperor Gaozu Liu Yu led troops to attack Sima Xiuzhi and Lu Zongzhi, but they were routed and fled back to Chang'an. In May, Linyi forces came to attack Jiaozhou, and the governor of Jiaozhou, Du Huidu, fought a battle with them in Jiuzhen and suffered a crushing defeat. In July of the year 403 AD, the founding emperor went to attack the Qiang tribes. In October, the vanguard troops occupied Shanzhou and Luozhou.
In March of the year 404 AD, people from the Suotou tribe raided along the Yellow River, and the founding emperor led his troops to drive them off. They then sent a general named Tuoba Song to fight against us, but they faced another defeat, resulting in the complete destruction of Tuoba Song's forces. After that, the founding emperor continued to attack Guanzhong. In August, the founding emperor captured Emperor Yao Hong of Later Qin, and the provinces of Sizhou, Yanzhou, Qinzhou, and Yongzhou were brought under control. The Suotou tribe was too scared to cause trouble again. In the year 405 AD, the founding emperor returned to Pengcheng and accepted the title of Duke of Song. In November, the Left Prefect General Liu Muzhi passed away.
The following year, the western tribes came to attack Chang'an again, and the forces commanded by Yongzhou's governor, Zhu Lingshi, were completely defeated. The imperial army retreated to the east. In December, Emperor Jin'an passed away, and his brother, the Prince of Langya, succeeded him as Emperor Jin Gong.
In the first year of Emperor Jin Gong's reign (405 AD), on the bingwu day of the first month and the renyin day of the third month, the moon clashed with the Taiwei star, and the divination results were consistent. On the yimao day, the morning star clashed with the Xuanyuan star. On the gengchen day of the sixth month, Venus clashed with the Taiwei star. In July, the moon clashed with the age star. On the jimao day, the moon clashed with the Taiwei star, and Venus could be seen during the day. The results of divination were the same. From the first year of Yixi (405 AD) until this year, Venus crossed the sky nine times and there were four solar eclipses, all of which were signs that began during the Jin dynasty. With the change of dynasties and emperors, the people have lost sight of their rulers' signs! On that night, Venus clashed with the Weeping Star as well. On the dingsi day of the twelfth month, the moon and Venus appeared simultaneously near the Yulin Star.
In the second year of Yuanxi (406 AD), on the 15th day of the second month, the Yuan Star clashed with the Taiwei Star, and the divination results were consistent. In the seventh month of the first year of Yuanxi, the founding emperor Liu Yu was granted the title of King of Song. In the sixth month of the second year of Yuanxi, Jin Emperor Gong abdicated, and the founding emperor Liu Yu ascended to the throne.
