Qilin, that is a benevolent beast! The male is called Qilin, and the female is called Qilin as well. They do not come from broken eggshells or opened bellies. They have the body of a deer, the tail of a cow, the neck of a wolf, only one horn on their head, yellow fur, and feet like a horse. Qilin are kind-hearted by nature, uphold justice, have a harmonious and melodious call, walk steadily and properly, do not step on small insects, do not crush small grass, do not eat improper food, do not drink dirty water, do not enter pits and traps, and do not walk into nets. Only a wise and virtuous ruler can encounter them. The male Qilin calls "Sheng Shi," while the female calls "Gui He"; in spring, they call "Fu You," and in summer, they call "Yang Sui."
In October of the first year of the Yuan Shou reign under Emperor Wu of Han, he went on a tour of Yong and performed sacrifices at five altars, which resulted in him receiving a white Qilin. In the second year of Tai Shi of Emperor Wu of Han, he obtained another white Qilin. From the second year of Yuan He of Emperor Zhang of Han to the first year of Zhang He, a total of fifty-one Qilin were reported across the country. In July of the third year of Emperor An's Yan Guang reign, a Qilin appeared in Yangzhai, Yingchuan; in August of the same year, another Qilin appeared in Yangzhai, Yingchuan; and in the first month of the fourth year of Yan Guang, a Qilin appeared in Puyang, Dong Commandery. In the first year of Emperor Xian's Yan Kang reign, ten Qilin were sighted nationwide.
During the reign of Sun Quan, in the first year of the Chiwu era, in August, a qilin was spotted in Wuchang. In Jianye, a white qilin was also seen. "During the first year of the Chiwu era under Sun Quan of Wu, in August, a qilin was seen in Wuchang. Additionally, a white qilin was spotted in Jianye." In December of the first year of the Taishi era under Emperor Wu of Jin, a qilin was spotted in Zhijiang, Nanjun; in the second month of the fifth year of Xianning, a white qilin appeared in Gexian, Pingyuan; in the ninth month of the same year, another qilin was seen in Yangcheng, Henan; in the fourth month of the first year of Taikang, a white qilin was sighted in Dunqiu. In the ninth month of the second year of Jianxing of Emperor Min of Jin, a qilin was seen in Xiangping, and the provincial governor Cui Bi reported this incident. "In the ninth month of the second year of Jianxing of Emperor Min of Jin, a qilin was seen in Xiangping, and the provincial governor Cui Bi reported this." In January of the first year of the Taixing era under Emperor Yuan of Jin, another qilin was sighted in Yuzhang; in May of the eighth year of Xianhe under Emperor Cheng of Jin, a qilin was spotted in Liaodong.
Phoenix, the bird of benevolence. It hatches without needing to break the eggshell, truly miraculous! It alternates between flying and resting. The male is referred to as Feng, and the female as Huang. It has a head like a snake, a chin like a swallow, a back like a turtle, a belly like that of a turtle, a neck like a crane, a mouth like a chicken, a chest like a goose, a tail like a fish, a blue head, wings side by side, standing like a heron, and paired like mandarin ducks. It wears virtue on its head, carries benevolence on its back, bears loyalty on its neck, holds integrity on its chest, walks the righteous path, and bears strength in its tail. Its cry is small like a bell and large like a drum. It stretches its neck, spreads its wings, and shines brilliantly in a riot of colors. It can raise winds from all directions, bring timely rain, eat in moderation, drink with etiquette, travel with elegance, return with joy, choose good places for leisure, and never drinks water thoughtlessly. The male Feng calls "节节," while the female Huang calls "足足." Morning calls "发明," noon calls "上朔," evening calls "归昌," dusk calls "固常," night calls "保长." Its cry is joyful, lingering, and melodious, truly echoing "徘徘徊徊, 雍雍喈喈." Only the Phoenix can grasp the principles of all things, comprehend the grace of heaven, symbolize various beautiful things, reach the realm of kingship, command the five tones, possess nine virtues, combine civil governance and martial prowess, and rectify the country. Thus, seeing the Phoenix once means passing by, twice means flying, three times means resting, four times means residing in spring and autumn, and five times means a lifetime of residence.
In October of the third year of Emperor Zhao of Han, phoenixes gathered over the East Sea, and the court sent officials to conduct a sacrifice there. In May of the first year of Emperor Xuan of Han, phoenixes gathered in Jiaodong. In May of the fourth year of Emperor Xuan of Han, phoenixes gathered again at the North Sea. In April of the second year of Emperor Xuan of Han, phoenixes gathered in the land of Lu, with numerous birds following. In March of the first year of Emperor Xuan of Han, phoenixes gathered at Mount Tai and in Chenliu. In the fourth year of Emperor Xuan of Han, the southern commandery captured a magnificent phoenix. In the second month of the second year of Emperor Xuan of Han, phoenixes gathered in the capital, with thousands of birds in tow. In spring of the fourth year of Emperor Xuan of Han, phoenixes gathered again in the capital. In October of the fourth year of Emperor Xuan of Han, phoenixes made eleven appearances in Duling. In December of the fourth year of Emperor Xuan of Han, phoenixes gathered at Shanglin Park. In the second month of the third year of Emperor Ganlu of Han, phoenixes gathered in Xinchai, with thousands of birds circling around them, all facing the phoenixes. In October of the seventeenth year of Emperor Guangwu of Han, five phoenixes appeared, standing eight to nine feet tall, adorned with colorful feathers, gathering in Yingchuan commandery. Many birds followed in procession, covering several hectares of ground, staying for seventeen days before leaving. From the second year of Emperor Zhang of Han to the first year of the Zhanghe era, people across the country reported sighting phoenixes a total of one hundred thirty-nine times.
In the third year of Emperor Han An's Reign of Yongguang, in the second month, the emperor went on an eastern tour. On the Wuzi day of this month, the Phoenix stopped and perched on a tree at the home of Huo Shou, the county magistrate of Tai County in Jinan Prefecture. The emperor rewarded the county magistrate with fifteen pieces of silk, Huo Shou with twenty pieces, the county lieutenant was rewarded with half as much, and each other official and soldier received three pieces; the land rent for that year in the pavilions and counties visited by the Phoenix was exempted; and each local man was granted an additional two levels of nobility. On the Renwu day in October of the same year, the Phoenix appeared on a locust tree to the west of Xinfeng County in Jingzhao Prefecture. In the eleventh month of the first year of Emperor Huan of Han's Reign of Jianhe, the Phoenix appeared in Jishi County in Ji'nan Prefecture. In autumn of the fourth year of Emperor Ling's Guanghe reign, a colorful large bird appeared in Xincheng County, followed by many birds, and the townsfolk all said it was a Phoenix. In the eighth month of the first year of Emperor Xian of Han's Reign of Yankang, Shiyi County also reported seeing the Phoenix. In addition, thirteen other counties and states also reported seeing the Phoenix.
In the fifth year of Emperor Sun Quan of Wu's Reign of Huangwu, in the seventh month, Cangwu County reported seeing the Phoenix. In the first month of the first year of Emperor Sun Hao of Wu's Reign of Huanglong, Xiakou and Wuchang both reported seeing the Phoenix. In the eleventh month of the second year of Emperor Sun Liang of Wu's Reign of Jianxing, five large birds appeared in Chunshen County. In the first month of the fourth year of Emperor Sun Hao of Wu's Reign of Jianheng, Xiyuan reported that the Phoenix was staying there.
In the first year of Emperor Wu of Jin's Reign of Taishi, in the twelfth month, Gaodu County in Shangdang Prefecture saw the Phoenix. On the same day, two Phoenixes were also seen in Shanyang County in Henan Prefecture. Still on the same day, three Phoenixes were also seen in Xiagui County in Fengyi Prefecture. On the Xinhai day in the second month of the fourth year of Emperor Mu of Jin's Reign of Shengping, nine Phoenixes appeared with a group of birds in Fengcheng in Yunxiang County. On the Jiazi day in the twelfth month of that year, the Phoenix appeared again in Fengcheng, followed by many birds. From the Jiwei day in the fourth month to the Xinyou day in the fifth year of Shengping, the Phoenix stayed in the north of the Mian River, and the locals all gathered to see.
In July of the year 420 AD, the first year of Emperor Wu of Song's reign, reports surfaced that the Phoenix appeared in the shade of Mount Kuaiji. This was quite the news!
Years later, in March of the year 437 AD, during the reign of Emperor Wen of the Song Dynasty, two large birds landed on a pear tree in the courtyard of a man called Wang Yi in Moling (now Nanjing). These two birds were as large as peacocks, with small heads and feet, tall bodies, and brightly colored feathers, producing harmonious and pleasant calls. A large group of birds like pheasants followed them, flying about thirty steps away, and then flew off to the southeast. The Governor of Yangzhou, Prince Yikang of Pengcheng, reported this to the emperor and renamed the place where the birds landed "Phoenix Court." In January of the year 452 AD, during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu of the Song Dynasty, the Phoenix appeared again, this time at the Zanxianting in Dantu, with two swans leading the way and a large group of birds surrounding them. General Wuchang Wang Hun also reported this to the court.
These divine birds, it is said, are transformed from the essence of the Red God (a kind of deity), and they can distinguish the clarity of sounds and tones. Although red, their feathers are colorful and their bodies are like chickens, and their calls include the five tones, sounding solemn and harmonious. When they are happy, they will sing and dance, preferring to stay in quiet and secluded places. They only show up in places with genuine and simple customs.
In the third month of the fifth year of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, these divine birds landed on a tree in the East Gate of Changle Palace, then flew down to the ground, their colorful feathers shining brightly and dazzling, staying for over ten minutes. During the reign of Emperor Zhang of the Han Dynasty, these divine birds also appeared in various counties and states.
The Yellow Dragon is the oldest of the four dragons. It can catch fish without a net. When a place has really high virtue, the Yellow Dragon will swim in the pond. It can be large or small, high or low, hidden or visible, long or short, appearing and disappearing, changing unpredictably. The Red Dragon and the "River Map" are auspicious signs on earth. As long as the ruler's virtue reaches a very high level, the "Dragon Map" will appear in the Yellow River.
In the second year of Emperor Han Huidi's reign, in the first month, two dragons appeared in a well belonging to a family in Lanling. In the fifteenth year of Emperor Han Wendi's reign, in the spring, a yellow dragon appeared in Chengji. In the first month of the first year of Emperor Han Xuandi's reign, a yellow dragon appeared in Xinfeng. In the winter of the first year of Emperor Han Chengdi's reign, a yellow dragon appeared in Zhending. In the second month of the second year of Emperor Han Chengdi's reign, a yellow dragon appeared in Donglai. In the sixth month of the twelfth year of Emperor Han Guangwu's reign, a yellow dragon appeared in Dong'e.
From the second year of Emperor Zhangdi's reign to the first year of Zhanghe, over the span of three years, the yellow dragon appeared forty-four times in various counties! During the Yuanhe period, green and white dragons also made appearances in various counties.
In August 121 AD, a yellow dragon was spotted in Jizhen County! Then, in 123 AD, many places in Licheng and Langye County in Jinan also witnessed the appearance of a yellow dragon. By January 124 AD, Puyang in Dongjun had even seen two yellow dragons! These yellow dragons sure showed up a lot!
In February 147 AD, Qiaoxian in Peiguo also saw a yellow dragon. In August 150 AD, Juyang in Jiyin and Yunjie in Jincheng also witnessed the appearance of a yellow dragon. By August 151 AD, Bajun also joined the ranks of "yellow dragon sightings." In March 196 AD, Qiaoxian saw the spectacle of a yellow dragon again. It is said that at that time, more than ten counties reported sightings of the yellow dragon. One day in January 229 AD, a green dragon appeared in Mobei Well in Jiaxian County! Emperor Mingdi of Wei even took his ministers to check it out and wrote a decree for artists to capture it, but sadly, the green dragon vanished later. One day in February 229 AD, someone in Shanchi County also claimed to have seen a yellow dragon.
One day in October 230 AD, a yellow dragon appeared in a well in Ye City. In January 231 AD, two green dragons appeared in the well in Zhixian! Later that year, in June, a green dragon showed up in the boundary well of Yuancheng County. In February 232 AD, a green dragon appeared in a well in Wenxian. One day in August 233 AD, yellow and green dragons appeared at the same time in the wells of Dunqiu, Guanjun, and Yangxia counties! In January 234 AD, Ningling County even witnessed two appearances of a yellow dragon in the well! Those yellow and green dragons really made a splash!
In December 239 AD, a yellow dragon appeared in the well in Jingli, Shen County. In February 241 AD, a blue dragon appeared in the well in Zhixian. Before Liu Bei became emperor, a yellow dragon also appeared in Chishui, Wuyang, and it stayed for nine days before departing!
In March 222 AD, people reported seeing a yellow dragon in Poyang County. In April 222 AD, both Xiakou and Wuchang reported sightings of a yellow dragon! Sun Quan changed his era name because of this, and even made a yellow dragon flag, which he often brought into battle. During battles, they would determine their maneuvers according to the direction of the yellow dragon flag. He even had Hu Zong write a poem to praise this event.
In March 238 AD, there were two sightings of a yellow dragon in Haiyan County. In 246 AD, there were reports of a yellow dragon in Yunyang. Two sightings of a yellow dragon also occurred in Wuling, Wu Shou's territory, shining brilliantly and dazzling!
In 260 AD, in the fourth year of Yong'an of the Wu Kingdom, someone reported seeing a white dragon in Bushan. In the seventh month of the fifth year of Yong'an, there were sightings of a yellow dragon in Shixin. In the fourth month of the sixth year of Yong'an, there were reports of a yellow dragon in Quanling.
In 266 AD, in the first month of the first year of Taishi of Emperor Wu of Jin, two blue dragons appeared in Jiyin, Dingtao. In the same month, a blue dragon appeared in Tangyin, Weijun. Also in the same month, a yellow dragon appeared in Luobin, Luoyang, Henan. In the same month of the first year of Taishi, two white dragons appeared in Qixian, Taiyuan. In the seventh month of the second year of Taishi, a yellow dragon appeared in Langzhong, Basixi. In the fourth month of the third year of Taishi, reports indicated that a blue dragon appeared in Daliugu, Dichi County, by the prefect of Zhangye, Jiaosheng.
In 276 AD, in the sixth month of the second year of Emperor Wu's Xianning, two white dragons appeared in the wells of the residents of Jiuyuan, Xinxing. In the same year, in the tenth month, two yellow dragons appeared in Lingguan, Hanjia. In the eleventh month, two white dragons appeared in Xudu Branch. In the eleventh month of the fifth year of Emperor Wu's Xianning, a blue dragon appeared in Bache, Jingzhao Bache.
In 280 AD, during the first year of Emperor Wu of Jin's Taikang reign, in August, three white dragons appeared in Yongchang. In the third year of Taikang, on the Jichou day of the fourth lunar month, two white dragons appeared in Licheng, Jinan. On Guimao day in the first month of the fifth year of Taikang, two green dragons appeared in the armory's well, and the emperor personally visited to see them. In the ninth month of the sixth year of Taikang, a white dragon appeared in Yinzhen, Jingzhao. On Wushen day in the twelfth month of the ninth year of Taikang, a green dragon appeared in the well of the residents of the Lu Kingdom. In the seventh month of the seventh year of Yuanchu, in 400 AD, a green dragon was spotted in Yixing, Yangxian. In the eighth month of the same year, two green dragons appeared in Jiangling, Nanjun. On a day in the ninth month of the thirteenth year of Yuanjia, a bright light suddenly shone in the southwest of Kuaiji County, and a green dragon rose into the sky, dancing and swirling among the clouds before vanishing. Many areas in Wuxing reported witnessing the same phenomenon that day. The governor of Yangzhou, Prince Yikang of Pengcheng, reported this to the court. Several years later, on a day in October of the twenty-first year of Yuanjia, a yellow dragon was spotted descending from the clouds in Yongjia and Yongning, and the governor Zang Yi also reported it to the court. On a day in May of the twenty-fifth year of Yuanjia, a black dragon appeared by Xuanwu Lake; and on another day in May of the same year, a black dragon appeared in the northeast corner of Xuanwu Lake; these two sightings were reported by Wang Shizong, the magistrate, and a common clerk named Zhang Lizhi in Yangzhou. In August of the same year, a yellow dragon appeared in Kuaiji County, and Governor Meng Yi also reported it. That year, a strange event occurred in Guangling, where a dragon flew up from the lake into the sky, witnessed by many locals.
In the second year of the Xiaojian era of Emperor Xiaowu of the Song Dynasty, on a certain day in July, a yellow dragon appeared by the water outside the Stone City, and General Wang Yu of Xiangdong reported it to the court. On a certain day in May of the third year of the Xiaojian era, a dragon also appeared in Linchuan County, and Governor Wang Yi of Donghai reported it to the court. On a certain day in May of the first year of Emperor Da Ming, a black dragon appeared in Zhanshi Village in Jinling, and the village was subsequently renamed Jinli.
The spiritual turtle is indeed a divine creature! When an emperor is virtuous and governance is harmonious, such divine creatures will appear. The spiritual turtle is vibrant and stunning. A three-hundred-year-old spiritual turtle will swim on lotus leaves, while a three-thousand-year-old spiritual turtle will swim on curled grass. It can foretell fate and distinguish between good and bad fortune. Legend has it that a spiritual turtle appeared when Emperor Yu was building his palace. The so-called "Xuan Gui Book" is a heavenly talisman bestowed by the gods, meaning that when the emperor's virtues reach a high level, the turtle book will appear.
During Emperor Wen of Wei's reign, a divine turtle appeared in the Lingchi. When Sun Quan ruled Wu, a spiritual turtle appeared in Kuaiji Zhang'an. On a certain day in February of the second year of Emperor Xianxi of Wei, a person in Quren County caught a spiritual turtle and offered it to the court.
During the Jin Dynasty, Prince Sima Yi of Changsha was embroiled in a conflict with his half-brother, Prince Sima Wei of Chu, and was demoted to Changshan but later regained his title. He dug a well in Changshan and discovered a large piece of white jade measuring three to four feet square underground, with a large stone on top of the jade, containing a turtle over two feet long. People at the time regarded this as a good omen for his title restoration.
On the day of Wushen in the fourth month of the nineteenth year of Emperor Wen of the Song Dynasty, a white turtle appeared in Yuhang, Wuxing. The local governor, Wen Dao'en, presented it to the court. The following year, in the twentieth year of Emperor Wen, in the fourth month of the year of Xinmao, another white turtle appeared in Yuhang, Wuxing, and was reported to the court by Shixing Wang Xun, the governor of Yangzhou. In the twenty-fourth year of Emperor Wen, in the tenth month of the year of Jiawu, Prince Xun of Shixing caught another white turtle and presented it to the emperor.
Years later, in the third year of Emperor Xiaowu of the Daming Dynasty, in the third month of the year of Wuzi, a hairy turtle appeared in Guangde, Xuancheng. The local governor, Zhang Bian, presented it to the court. In the fourth year of Daming, in the sixth month of the year of Renyin, the emperor went to inspect the fields for a sacrifice, and another white turtle was found in a thousand-acre rice paddy, which was presented to the emperor by Liu Xiuzhi, the Right Supervisor of the Secretariat. In the seventh year of Daming, in the eighth month of the year of Yiwei, a hairy turtle appeared in the residence of Prince Ziluan of Xin'an, and was also presented to the emperor.
Later, in the second year of Emperor Ming of the Taishi era, in the eighth month of the year of Bingchen, a four-eyed turtle was discovered in Kuaiji, and Prince Xiuruo, the governor of Kuaiji, presented it to the court. In the same year, in the eighth month of Bingyin, a six-eyed turtle appeared in Changshan, Dongyang, with patterns on its shell that resembled the hexagrams from the I Ching. The local governor, Liu Xie, presented it to the court. In the sixth year of Taishi, in the ninth month of Jisi, an eight-eyed turtle was discovered in Guzhang, Wuxing, and was presented to the court by Chuyuan, the governor. In the first year of Emperor Ming of the Taiyu era, in the tenth month of Renxu, a hairy turtle was caught in Yangxian County, Yixing, and was presented to the court by Wang Yun, the governor.
Longma is a righteous horse, a spirit of the river, standing eight and a half feet tall, with a long neck, wings, and long hair cascading down its sides, and a cry reminiscent of nine different melodies (some say it is another kind of sound). Tenghuang is a sacred horse, yellow in color; it can only appear when the ruler possesses kingly virtues. The white horse Zhu Liang will appear if the king surrounds himself with virtuous advisors. Ze Ma will appear if the king is diligent and loves the people. The sacred horse of the Xia Dynasty is known as Yao, with a black body, white mane, and tail; the sacred horse of the Yin Dynasty is called Luo, with a white body, black mane, and tail; the sacred horse of the Zhou Dynasty is called Ling, with a red body, black mane, and tail.
During the Yuanhe period of Emperor Zhang of Han, sacred horses appeared in various counties and states. In the sixth year of Yongjia during the reign of Emperor Huai of Jin, on the day of Renzi in February, a sacred horse neighed at the South Gate. In the fourteenth year of Taiyuan during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu of Jin, on the day of Jia Shen in June, the Governor of Ningzhou, Fei Tong, reported: "In Jin Ning Dianchi County under my jurisdiction, there used to be a river with a circumference of more than 200 li. On the day of Xinhai on June 28, two divine horses, one white and one black, suddenly emerged from the river, one hundred paces from the bank. County resident Dong Cong saw it with his own eyes."
White elephants appear when a ruler practices self-restraint. In the twelfth month of the first year of Yuanjia during the reign of Emperor Wen of Song, a white elephant appeared in Taoyang, Lingling. In the third month of the sixth year of the Yuanjia era, another white elephant appeared in Anfu, Ancheng, and the Governor of Jiangzhou, King Yixuan of Nanqiao, promptly reported to the court. This incident seems rather mysterious. In the third month of the second year of Yuanshu during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, the southern Yue region presented a tamed white elephant. This differs from the wild white elephants mentioned earlier.
"White fox, a king who embodies benevolence and wisdom." This ancient saying suggests that a kind and wise emperor will see the white fox appear.
In the eighth year of Xiankang in the reign of Emperor Cheng of Jin, in the seventh month, King Murong Huang of Yan reported that white monkeys had appeared in his country. These white monkeys are similar to white foxes and are both symbols of auspiciousness.
"The red bear, the flatterers are far away, and the cunning ones are subdued; then it enters the realm." This means that only when the villains are far away and the cunning ones are subdued will the red bear enter the realm.
In the twentieth year of Yuanjia in the reign of Emperor Wen of Song, in the twelfth month, a white bear appeared in Xin'an Xie County, and the governor Yuan Du presented it to the court. The appearance of this white bear is also an auspicious sign.
"The nine-tailed fox appeared, and King Wen of Zhou received it, leading to the submission of the Eastern Yi." Everyone knows this sentence, which means that when the nine-tailed fox appears, King Wen of Zhou obtained it, and all the Eastern Yi submitted.
During the reign of Emperor Zhang of Han, in the Yuanhe period, nine-tailed foxes appeared in various counties and states. This indicates that the world was at peace and the country was thriving at that time.
In the first year of Huangchu in the reign of Emperor Wen of Wei, in the eleventh month of Jiawu, a nine-tailed fox appeared in Juancheng, and later appeared in Qiaodi. The nine-tailed foxes appeared quite often.
"The white deer, the king's wisdom and kindness will lead to the arrival of the white deer." This sentence means that if the emperor is wise and kind, and his grace reaches the people, the white deer will appear.
In the seventh year of Jianchu in the reign of Emperor Zhang of Han, in the tenth month, when the emperor was on a western tour, he saw a white deer at Linping Guan. During the Yuanhe period of Emperor Zhang of Han, white deer also appeared in various counties and states.
In the third year of Yanguang in the reign of Emperor An of Han, in the sixth month of Xinyi, a white deer appeared in Youfufeng Yong; in July, a white deer also appeared in Zuofengyi. The appearance of white deer was quite common.
In the first month of Yongxing in the reign of Emperor Huan of Han, a white deer appeared in Zhangye.
In the first year of Huangchu in the reign of Emperor Wen of Wei, many counties and states reported seeing white deer and white elk. This auspicious sign is indeed flourishing everywhere!
In October in the eighth year of the Tai Shi era of Emperor Jin Wudi, a white deer appeared in Fufeng County, and the provincial governor Yan Xun offered it to the court. In March of the first year of the Taikang era of Emperor Jin Wudi, another white deer appeared in Lingling District; in May, a white deer was spotted in Xixian of Tianshui, and the governor Liu Xin offered it; in July of the third year of Taikang, Lingling saw another white deer, and the Lingling magistrate Jiang Wei offered it to the court.
In September of the first year of the Yuankang era of Emperor Jin Huidi, a white deer appeared in Wuning, Jiaozhi.
In May of the first year of Emperor Jin Mindi Jianwu, a white deer was spotted in Gaoshan County.
In January of the third year of Emperor Jin Yuandi Taixing, Yuzhang saw two white deer; in April, Jinling Yanling also saw white deer; in September of the first year of Emperor Jin Yuandi Yongchang, Jiangcheng County also saw white deer. The appearances of these white deer are truly countless! It seems that in these years, the signs of auspiciousness are constant!
In May 329 AD, a white deer appeared in Taoyang County, Lingling Prefecture, and a person caught it and presented it to the emperor. Then, in July of the same year, the catcher Huang Guang in Changsha County encountered a white deer on the road in Nanchuan. No matter how he drove it away, the deer kept following him, chasing him for more than three hundred steps. Huang Guang finally picked up the white deer and sent it to the court via his subordinate Li Jian. In August 334 AD, another white deer appeared in Linxiang County, Changsha County.
In July 336 AD, a white deer appeared in Wangcai County, Yuzhang County, and Governor Huan Jing offered it to the emperor. In March 376 AD, a white deer appeared again in Wangcai County, Yuzhang County, and a person caught it and presented it to the emperor. Two years later, in May, a white deer also appeared in Jiangcheng County, and County Magistrate Tian Xizhi offered it to the court. In September 380 AD, a white deer also appeared in Qingshui Mountain, Balang County, and Jingzhou Governor Yin Zhongkan offered it to the emperor.
Finally, in November 399 AD, a white deer appeared in Changsha Commandery, and the Governor of Jingzhou, Huan Xuan, reported the occurrence to the Emperor. In July 428 AD, a white deer appeared on Mount Fu'e in Juxian County, and the Prefect of Dongguan, Liu Xuan, quickly reported it to the court. Several years later, in January 432 AD, a white deer also appeared in Qiaoxian, and the Governor of Yuzhou, Prince Yixin of Changsha, offered it to the Emperor. In 437 AD, a white deer also appeared in Wenxiang. On a day in May 440 AD, a white deer appeared in Song County in Nanruyin, and the Prefect Wendaoen offered it to the court. In August 443 AD, a white deer appeared in Qixian County, Qiao Commandery, and the Prefect Deng Wan offered it to the Emperor. In February 445 AD, a white deer also appeared in Jiankang County, and the Governor of Yangzhou, Prince Jun of Shixing, reported it. On another day in the same month, a white deer appeared in Gan County in Nankang, and the Prefect Liu Xingzu offered it to the Emperor. On a day in February 446 AD, a white deer appeared in Jiaozhou, and the Governor of Jiaozhou, Tan Hezhi, offered it to the court. On another day in June of the same year, a white deer appeared in Pengcheng County, and the General of the Northern Expedition, Prince Yiji of Hengyang, offered it to the Emperor. In February 450 AD, a white deer appeared in Jiyin, and the Prefect of Xuzhou, Prince Jun of Wuling, reported it. In August 452 AD, a white deer appeared in Poyang, and the General of the Southern Army, Prince Jun of Wuling, offered it to the Emperor. In November 453 AD, a white deer appeared in Nanlangye, and the Prefect Wang Senqian offered it to the Emperor. On another day in the same month, a white deer also appeared in Wujian, and the Governor of Yongzhou, Zhu Xiuzhi, offered it to the Emperor.
In the year 456 AD (3rd year of Song Xiaowu Emperor Xiaojian), on the Gengzi day in March, a white deer was sighted in Xifeng County, Linchuan Prefecture. In the year 458 AD (1st year of Song Xiaowu Emperor Daming), on the Jia Shen day in April, a white deer appeared in Nanping Prefecture. In the year 459 AD (2nd year of Song Xiaowu Emperor Daming), on the Ji Chou day in April, a white deer was sighted in Chen County, Guiyang Prefecture, and was presented to the court by Prince Shanyang Xiu You, the Governor of Xiangzhou. In the year 460 AD (3rd year of Song Xiaowu Emperor Daming), on the Gui Si day in January, a white deer was sighted in Jiangcheng County, Nanlangye Prefecture, and was presented to the court by Liu Yansun, the Governor of Nanxuzhou. In the same year, on the Xin Mao day in March, a white deer was reported to the court by Prefect Liu Guangzong in Xinshi, Guangling Prefecture. In the year 462 AD (5th year of Song Xiaowu Emperor Daming), on the Bing Yin day in May, a white deer was sighted in Dantu County, Nandonghai Prefecture, and was presented to the court by Liu Yansun, the Governor of Nanxuzhou. In the year 465 AD (8th year of Song Xiaowu Emperor Daming), on the Jia Zi day in June, a white deer was sighted in Hengyang Prefecture, and was presented to the court by Prince Boqin, the Governor of Xiangzhou. In the year 466 AD (2nd year of Song Emperor Taishi), on the Yi Hai day in February, a white deer was reported to the court by Prefect Liu Yun in Xuancheng Prefecture. In the year 469 AD (5th year of Song Emperor Taishi), on the Ji Hai day in February, a white deer was presented to the court by Liu Yun, the Governor of Xiangzhou, in Changsha Prefecture. In the year 470 AD (6th year of Song Emperor Taishi), on the Yi Wei day in December, a white deer was reported to the court by Governor Du Yuwen in Liangzhou. In the year 477 AD (3rd year of Song Emperor Yuanhui), on the Jia Zi day in February, a white deer was presented to the court by Liu Shanming, the Governor of Qingji, in Yuzhou.
The three-horned beast, when the king's laws are upheld, it will appear. The single-horned beast, when the world is at peace, it will appear. The six-legged beast, when the king's plans benefit the people, it will appear. The paired-shoulder beast, when the king's virtues are praised, it will appear. The xiezhi can discern right from wrong; when legal disputes are settled, it will appear. The white tiger, when the king is not cruel, the white tiger will act with compassion and refrain from harming living beings.
In 73 BC (the fourth year of Emperor Xuan of Han), a white tiger appeared in Nan Jun. From 79 AD (the second year of Emperor Zhang of Han) to 81 AD (the first year of Emperor Zhanghe of Han), within three years, a total of twenty-nine prefectures and states across the country reported sightings of white tigers. In August of 123 AD (the third year of Emperor Yan Guang of Han), two white tigers appeared in Yangzhai County in Yingchuan. In April of 196 AD (the first year of Emperor Yankang of Han), Rao'an County reported sightings of white tigers. Additionally, twenty-seven other prefectures and states reported sightings of white tigers. In January of 240 AD (the sixth year of Sun Quan of Wu), Xindu County reported sightings of white tigers. In May of 246 AD (the eleventh year of Sun Quan of Wu), Poyang County reported that the white tigers were very benevolent.
In December of 265 AD, hey, over in Yangzhai, they spotted a white tiger! In the same month, Longhun County in Hongnong also saw a white tiger! On a certain day in January of 266 AD, Leilang County in Liaodong also reported seeing a white tiger! Not long after, people in western Tianshui also reported seeing one!
In February of 277 AD, a white tiger appeared in Pei County. In August of 280 AD, Nanhuan County in Yongchang also saw one. In July of 283 AD, Beijing County in Jianping also reported the appearance of a white tiger. In October of 290 AD, Jianwei County also saw a white tiger.
In May of 333 AD, Xinchang County also reported sightings of a white tiger. In March of 372 AD, near Shima Mountain in Xixiang, Nanchang County in Yuzhang, someone was also reported to have seen a white tiger.
In November of 384 AD, Yuzhang County again reported sightings of a white tiger. In February of 389 AD, County Magistrate Liu Qiqi of Gong County said that the recent frequency of white tiger sightings has been excessive! In the same month, County Magistrate Zhao Pi of Wen County also said the same.
In November of 401 AD, someone in Xiangyang claimed to have seen a Zouyu in Xinye. In August of 420 AD, Zhijiang also saw a white tiger. In October of 424 AD, Laiyang County in Guiyang also reported sightings of white tigers.
In October of the year 442 AD, both the counties of Yiyang and Qisi witnessed a white tiger. The Governor of Nanyuzhou, Prince Jun of Wuling, swiftly reported to the imperial court. In February of the year 446 AD, another white tiger also appeared in Wuchang, and the Prefect of Wuchang, Cai Xingzong, promptly reported this occurrence. In the same year in November, two white tigers were sighted in Shu County, with a red tiger leading them! The Governor of Yizhou, Lu Hui, quickly reported this. In April of the year 447 AD, a white tiger appeared in Baiyang Mountain in Nanlangye County, with two other tigers following it! Prefect Wang Sengda promptly reported this.
In March of the year 453 AD, a white tiger was also discovered in Xifeng County, which is part of Linchuan County.
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"White gazelle, when the ruler's laws are just, they will arrive." (Original text)
In April of the year 275 AD, one day, a white gazelle appeared in Langya, and Prince Zhao Lun presented it to Emperor Wu of Jin. Two years later, in July of the year 277 AD, a white gazelle also appeared in Weijun. By August of the year 282 AD, another one appeared in Meng County of Liangguo, and the Chancellor of Liangguo, Xie Long, presented it to the Emperor. Two years later, in September of the year 284 AD, a white gazelle appeared in Yiyang. Another two years later, in May of the year 286 AD, a white gazelle was discovered in Jijun.
In May of the year 330 AD, a white gazelle appeared in Wuxian, Wu Kingdom, and the Interior Minister Yu Tan presented it to the Emperor. In August of the year 346 AD, another white gazelle appeared in Baoshan to the west of Wuxian, Wu Kingdom, and a local resident presented it. In December of the year 352 AD, a white gazelle also appeared in Yongshe County of Danyang, and the County Magistrate Xu Gai presented it to the Emperor. In November of the year 356 AD, a white gazelle appeared in Liangjun, and the Prefect of Liangjun, Liu Sui, presented it to the Emperor.
In November of the year 402 AD, a white gazelle appeared in Jingzhou, and the Governor of Jingzhou, Huan Xuan, reported this occurrence to the Emperor.
In May of the year 424 AD, a white antelope appeared in Yixing Yangxian and was presented to the emperor by Prefect Wang Zhun. In June of the following year, a white antelope appeared in Jiangyang of Nanguo and was presented to Emperor Song Wu by Prefect Wang Hua. Emperor Song Wu, who had already ascended the throne, saw it as an auspicious sign.
In April of the year 432 AD, a white antelope appeared in Wujin, Ruyang, and was captured by Prefect Zheng Ju, who then presented it to the emperor.
A few years later, in January of the year 439 AD, a white antelope also appeared in Huang County, Donglai, and was presented to the emperor by the governors of Qingzhou and Jizhou, Wang Fanghui. The frequency of these white antelope appearances is really quite remarkable!
A few years later, in May of the year 446 AD, Zhang Xiuzong of Shanyang captured a white antelope, which was presented to the emperor by the governor of Nanyanzhou, Prince Yiqing.
In August of the year 447 AD, a white antelope also appeared in Anlu of Jiangxia and was presented to the emperor by Interior Minister Liu Sikao.
In February of the year 448 AD, a white antelope appeared in Huainan, which was captured by Prefect Wang Xiu and presented to the emperor. These past few years have seen a remarkable number of white antelope appearances!
In April of the same year, the prefect of Nanlangye, Wang Yuan, also captured a white antelope and presented it to the emperor.
Even more remarkably, on the first day of May in the same year, the white antelope in Hualin Garden of the imperial palace gave birth to a pair of twins, both white! The garden steward Mei Daonian hurriedly reported the joyous news to the emperor.
In May of the year 449 AD, a white antelope appeared in Matou and was presented to the emperor by the governor of Yuzhou, Prince Nanping.
In January of the year 450 AD, a white antelope appeared in Jiyin and was reported to the emperor by the governor of Xuzhou, Prince Wuling.
In April of the year 450 AD, the white antelope in Hualin Garden gave birth to yet another white antelope, and the garden steward Mei Daonian reported this good news once again.
Finally, in June of the year 452 AD, a white antelope appeared in the Jinling and Jiyang regions. Wang Jun, the governor of Nanxu, presented it to the emperor. It seems that this white antelope is truly a rare creature!
During the reign of Emperor Xiaowu, in June of the year 456 AD (Xiaojian three years), a white antelope appeared in the Guangling region. Officials from Nanyan Prefecture presented it to the emperor. In July of the year 458 AD (Daming first year), another white antelope appeared in Qucheng County in Donglai. It was also presented to the emperor. Later, in January of the year 458 AD, a white antelope was presented from the Shanyang region, by Cheng Tianzuo, the Neishi of Shanyang. In February of the same year, Yin Xiaozu, the Taishou of Jibei, also presented a white antelope. In September of the year 461 AD (Daming fifth year), a white antelope appeared in the Nanyang region. Prince Ziren of Yongjia, the governor of Yongzhou, presented it to the emperor.
In April of the year 462 AD (Daming sixth year), a white antelope was presented from the Yingyang region, by Prince Xiuren of Jian'an, the governor of Xiangzhou. In January of the year 463 AD (Daming seventh year), another white antelope appeared in the Nanyang region. Prince Xuxu of Linhai, the governor of Jingzhou, presented it. In June of the same year, Liu Yan, the governor of Wuling Linyuan, presented a white antelope. In September of the same year, another white antelope was presented from the Nanyang region, this time by Liu Xiuzhi, the governor of Yongzhou. In these years, white antelope frequently appeared in various regions; this seems to be a sign of good fortune!
During the reign of Emperor Ming, on the Yimao day in May 458 AD (the third year of the Taishi era), a white muntjac appeared in the Dantu area of the Southeast Sea, which was presented by Xiu Fan, the Prince of Guiyang. In the same month, on the Yimao day, a white muntjac also appeared in the Duchang area of Beihai, which was presented by Shen Wenxiu, the Governor of Qingzhou. In January of 460 AD (the fifth year of the Taishi era), a white muntjac appeared in the Loufan area of Ruyin, which was presented by Liu Man, the Governor of Yuzhou. On the Renxu day in October of 461 AD (the first year of the Taiyu era), Wang Yun, the Governor of the Yixing Mountain area, presented a white muntjac. During this period, white muntjacs appeared in various places, suggesting a relatively stable society in which people lived peacefully and contentedly.
In the first month of the first year of the Yuanhui era under Emperor Houfei, on the Jiawu day, Sun Sizhi, the Governor of Ninghai in Hailing, presented a white muntjac. This indicates that even during the reign of the Houfei Emperor, auspicious signs continued to appear.
In the twenty-third year of Emperor Wen's Yuanjia era, on the Jiayin day in May, under the leadership of Chen Chao, the Eastern Palace team captured a black muntjac in Feiru County, which was presented by the Crown Prince. In the same year, on the Xinsi day in October, the Eastern Palace general Wei Rong captured a blue muntjac in Moling. In December of the tenth year of Yuanjia, the residents of Yingcheng County, led by Cheng Gonghui, captured a white musk deer in the Gaoyou area of Guangling and presented it. These muntjacs were of different colors and slightly different species, but all were presented as tributes to the emperor.
In February of 458 AD (the first year of Daming), a white musk deer appeared in Zhuji County, Kuaiji, and was also presented to the emperor.
Finally, the records also mention:
"Silver musk deer, when punishment is shared, the people will not be wronged."
"Red Hare, when the king's virtue is great, it will appear."
These two sentences seem to be about the conditions for the appearance of auspicious beasts, but unfortunately, the following text is missing, leaving the complete meaning unclear.
Legend has it that the lovebirds symbolize the high virtue of emperors; the appearance of a red bird signifies the arrival of a prosperous era, such as in the time of King Wen of Zhou when a red bird appeared carrying a red document. Historical records indicate that in the third year of Jianxing, during Emperor Min of Jin's reign, a red bird appeared in Pingzhou Prefecture; in the twentieth year of Yuanjia during the reign of Song's Emperor Wen, a red bird flew to Nanping Prefecture, and the Interior Minister Zang Chuo specifically reported this occurrence; in the first year of Xiaojian during the reign of Song's Emperor Xiaowu, soldiers in Linyi County captured a red bird atop the city wall, and the Grand Tutor, Prince Yigong of Jiangxia, presented it.
Fortunate grass only grows in ancestral temples when they are solemn and dignified; while the crow only appears when a wise monarch practices benevolent governance, loves the people like his own children, and refrains from wanton killing of the innocent. In the first year of Daming during the reign of Song's Emperor Xiaowu, a crow appeared in Xiangyang County; in the second year of Daming, a crow appeared again in Xiangyang, and the Governor of Yongzhou, Wang Xuanmo, presented it.
The falling of sweet dew symbolizes the emperor's supreme virtue, peace, and prosperity throughout the land. If sweet dew touches a cypress tree, it means the emperor respects the elders; if bamboo is touched by sweet dew, it means the emperor honors the talented and cares for the people, not overlooking even the smallest details. During the reign of Emperor Xuan of Han, sweet dew fell several times: in March of the first year of Yuankang, sweet dew fell in the Weiyang Palace; in the second month of the second year of Shenque, in the spring of the fourth year, and in the first month of Wufeng in the fifth year, sweet dew fell in the capital; in the fourth year of Yuanyan of Emperor Cheng of Han in March, sweet dew also fell in the capital; in the first month of Jianwuzhongyuan of Emperor Guangwu of Han in May, sweet dew also fell in various prefectures and counties.
In the seventeenth year of Emperor Han Ming's Yongping reign, on the night of the fifth day of the first month in the year of Wu Zi, the emperor dreamt of Emperor Guangwu and Empress Guanglie. Upon waking up, he was filled with both joy and sorrow, finding it difficult to fall back asleep. The next day, he went to the tomb to pay his respects, where all the officials and foreign envoys had gathered. The Minister of Rites reported that there was sweet dew on the leaves of the trees at the tomb that day. The emperor ordered the officials to collect the sweet dew, while he lay on the bed in the Empress Dowager's chambers, with tears streaming down his face as he looked at the items she had used when alive. He then ordered the replacement of items such as cosmetics in the Empress Dowager's chambers. That spring, sweet dew fell again in the capital. During the reign of Emperor Zhang of Han in the Yuanhe era, sweet dew also fell in various commanderies and counties. On the bingxu day of the fourth month in the third year of Emperor An of Han, sweet dew fell in Feng County, Pei State. In the same year in July, sweet dew fell in Pinyang, Left Fengyi. In April of the year 158 AD, sweet dew fell in Shang Commandery, which was a momentous occasion! In August of the year 161 AD, sweet dew also fell in Ba Commandery, truly a good omen! Following this, during the early reign of Emperor Wen of Wei, several places reported the arrival of sweet dew, a remarkable thirty-seven commanderies and counties! In May of the year 234 AD, both Ye City and Shangluo reported the arrival of sweet dew, this was a double blessing! In April of the year 260 AD, Nan Shenze County also reported the arrival of sweet dew. Before Sun Quan proclaimed himself emperor of Wu, Jianye reported the arrival of sweet dew. In May of the year 223 AD, Qu'a also reported the arrival of sweet dew. In March of the year 232 AD, the Ceremonial Hall in Wuchang also witnessed the arrival of sweet dew! In March of the year 239 AD, Lingling also reported the arrival of sweet dew. In April of the year 246 AD, Wuchang reported the arrival of sweet dew once again. By April of 265 AD, Jiangling also reported the arrival of sweet dew.
In the year 274 AD, on the Yihai day in April, Ganlu fell in Lishi, Xihelishi. In the year 275 AD, on the Bingxu day in April, Ganlu also fell in Zhangye. In the same year, on the Wuwu day in May, Ganlu saw in Yima, Qinghe. In September of the same year, Ganlu fell in Jinyang, Taiyuan. In May of 276 AD, on the Wuzi day, Ganlu fell in Xuantu County. In the year 277 AD, on the Wushen day in June, Ganlu fell in Nanchong, Bajun. In the year 281 AD, on the Yimao day in March, Ganlu fell in the East Palace! In April of the year 283 AD, Ganlu fell in Duling, Jingzhao. In May of the same year, Ganlu fell in Ye, Weijun.
In May of 294 AD, Ganlu fell in Leling County. In June of 313 AD, Ganlu fell in Xiping County. In August of 315 AD, on the Jiwei day, Ganlu fell in Xinchang County. In June of the year 317 AD, on the Dingchou day, Ganlu fell in Shouchun. In April of the year 317 AD, Ganlu fell in Fei County, Langye. In January 323 AD, Bajun reported yet again that Ganlu had fallen.
In April of 329 AD, the magistrate of Wuchang County heard that Ganlu had actually fallen on a willow tree in front of the county government! In March of 331 AD, Ganlu also fell on a hazel tree in the north garden of Ningzhou City, and the magistrate immediately reported to the court. By April of 332 AD, something even more incredible happened: Ganlu fell in the capital! Magistrate Wang Dao of Yangzhou immediately reported it. In the same month, Ganlu fell in Jiangzhou, Xiang'an County, and Lujiang County; on the same day, Ganlu fell in Xuli, Wanling County, Xuancheng. In April of the year 333 AD, Ganlu fell on a willow tree in Kangxiang Lane, Qiantang County, Wu State. In December of the same year, Ganlu fell in Jianping Ling and Wuping Ling, bringing a string of joyful events!
In April of the year 335 AD, sweet dew fell on the peach trees in Xitang. In March of the year 336 AD, sweet dew also fell in Yulin City; in April of the same year, sweet dew fell again in Xitang, on the peach trees in the officials' area, in Yongxing County in Kuaiji, and the officials all offered their congratulations! On Wuwu day in the same year, sweet dew fell in Shankou County in Kuaiji and Wukang County in Wuxing; on Gengshen day, sweet dew fell again in Wukang County! In April of the year 337 AD, sweet dew also fell on the peach and plum trees behind the imperial palace. In May, sweet dew fell on an oak tree in Yangxian County in Yixing, spanning about fourteen steps east to west and fifteen steps north to south! In April of the year 341 AD, sweet dew fell at Prince Pengcheng's residence, and all the officials went to congratulate. In March of the year 345 AD, sweet dew fell on the peach and plum trees in Lujiang County, and the governor promptly reported it. In November of the year 349 AD, Taichang Liu Shao ordered Wang Ang, the magistrate of Chongping, to immediately perform a sacrifice in front of the Xuan Palace in the mausoleum, and sweet dew fell in front of the Xuan Palace! In December of the same year, sweet dew fell on a pine tree at the tomb of Liu Fu in Shuxian County in Danyang Lake, and after Magistrate Wang Tian reported it, all the officials congratulated each other. In January of the year 372 AD, sweet dew fell on a mulberry tree on the border of Shexiang County in Suijun, spanning over ten miles! In August of the year 377 AD, sweet dew fell in Ningzhou, and the governor Fei Tong promptly reported it to the court. Three years later, in the leap month of the year 380 AD, sweet dew also fell on Yongping Mausoleum. A year later, on Gengwu day in November of the year 381 AD, Juyang County also received the blessing of sweet dew. In February of the year 382 AD, sweet dew also fell on a poplar tree in Panyu County in Nanhai. In October of the year 402 AD, sweet dew also appeared on the bamboo in the home of King Chengji in Wuchang. Just a year later, on Jimao day in March of the year 403 AD, sweet dew also fell in the Dantu area. Shortly thereafter, on Jiyu day in April of the year 403 AD, sweet dew also fell in Lantai.
On the 9th day of the 9th month in 402 AD, during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Song Dynasty, dew descended on Xianshan in Dantu. Following that, in the 10th month of the same year, dew also fell on Xingning Tomb and Yongning Tomb, spreading over more than a hundred miles! In the 3rd year of Emperor Wen of the Song Dynasty, on a day in the leap first month, Wucheng in Wuxing experienced dew, and the county magistrate Wang Shao quickly reported it to the court. Several years later, in May of the 4th year of the Yuanjia era, dew also descended on Linqu City in Qijun, and in November of the same year, Chunling experienced it; in the same month, Xi'an in Nanhai also experienced it, and the Governor of Guangzhou, Jiang Huan, quickly reported it. In May of the 8th year of Yuanjia, Panyu in Nanhai also experienced dew. In the 11th month of the 9th year of Yuanjia, Chunling experienced it again. In the 8th month of the 11th year of Yuanjia, a tree at Shali in Fei County experienced dew, and the Prefect of Langye, Lv Chuo, reported it. In the 2nd month of the 13th year of Yuanjia, both Boshan in Shangming and the trees at Dongdaoyi's home in Wukang experienced dew; in the 3rd month, Chunling experienced it again. In the 3rd month of the 16th year of Yuanjia, a poplar tree at the north gate of Guangzhou City experienced dew, and the Governor, Lu Hui, reported it. In the 4th month of the 17th year of Yuanjia, a tree at Liang Changji's home in Yongfu Lane, Guangling, experienced dew, and the Governor of Nanyanzhou, Wang Yigong, reported it. In the same year, within a thirty-mile radius of Fumin Village, Jinxiang, in Gaoping, dew also descended, and the Governor of Xuzhou, Zhao Bofu, reported it. In the same year, in November, dew also fell at Leyou Park.
In May of the 18th year of Yuanjia, sweet dew fell in the garden of Wang Yiqing, the General of Moling in Danyang, and this was reported by Wang Jun of Shixing, the governor of Yangzhou. In June, sweet dew also fell on the trees in Song Qing's garden in Matou, Jiyang, and reported by Wang Yiqing of Linchuan, the governor of Nanyuanzhou. In May of the 19th year of Yuanjia, sweet dew fell on the bamboo and willows in the home of Gu Jun, the chief military officer in Jiankang; in the same month, sweet dew also fell on the trees in Song Qing's garden in Matou, Jiyang, and this was reported by Xun Yu, the governor. In the 21st year of Yuanjia, sweet dew fell on the pear and plum trees in Yizhou Prefecture, and this was reported by Yu Junzhi, the governor; in April, sweet dew fell several times in the Leyou Garden; in April, sweet dew fell in Pengcheng Suiyu, and reported by Zang Zhi, the governor of Xuzhou; in April, sweet dew also fell in Yiyang Pingyang, and reported by Pang Xiuzhi, the governor.
In the eleventh month of the twenty-second year of Yuanjia, sweet dew fell in Fangcheng, Jiangling, Southern Kingdom, reported by Yixuan, the governor of Jingzhou; in the twelfth month, sweet dew fell in Changningling, reported by Baodan, the magistrate of Changningling. In the second month of the twenty-third year of Yuanjia, sweet dew fell in Leyouyuan, reported by Zhang Bao, the deputy of the garden; in September, sweet dew fell again in Changningling, reported by Hualin, the magistrate of Changningling; in December, sweet dew fell in the capital city of Xiangyang, reported by Jun, the governor of Yongzhou; in the same month, sweet dew fell several times in Leyouyuan, reported by He Daozhi, the deputy of the garden. In the second month of the twenty-fourth year of Yuanjia, sweet dew fell several times in Jingyang Mountain, reported by Zhang Ji, the mountain supervisor; in February and March, sweet dew fell several times in Jingyang Mountain, reported by Chen Xizhu, the deputy of Hualin Garden; in March, sweet dew fell in Songzi, Xunyang, reported by Shao, the governor of Jiangzhou; in April, sweet dew fell several times in Songzi, Xunyang, reported by Shao, the governor of Jiangzhou; in July, sweet dew fell in the capital, reported by Jun, the governor of Yangzhou; in July, the Immeasurable Temple in Xiangcheng experienced sweet dew, reported by Jun, the governor of Yongzhou; in October, sweet dew fell in Weixing County, reported by Weiningmin, the county magistrate. From the twenty-third year of Yuanjia to the twelfth month of the twenty-fourth year, sweet dew fell everywhere, like fine snow, countless, both in the capital and across various regions.
In the eleventh month of the twenty-fifth year of Yuanjia, heavenly dew fell in Nanjun, and the Jingzhou Governor, Prince Yixuan of Nanqiao, reported it to the court; in the same month, heavenly dew fell at Yan Mountain in Danyang Moling. In the third month of the twenty-sixth year of Yuanjia, heavenly dew fell at Jingyang Mountain, and the Chief of Hualin Garden, Mei Daonian, reported it to the court; in the same month, Wuchang experienced several occurrences of heavenly dew, and the Governor of Jiangzhou, Prince Shao of Luling, reported it to the court; in the fourth month, Yuzhang Nanchang experienced several occurrences of heavenly dew, and Prefect Liu Sikao reported it to the court; in the seventh month, heavenly dew fell in Nanjun Jiangling, and the Governor of Jingzhou, Prince Yixuan of Nanqiao, reported it to the court. In the fourth month of the twenty-seventh year of Yuanjia, Yuzhang Nanchang experienced several occurrences of heavenly dew. At noon, the weather was clear, and colorful mist hung over the counties. Heavenly dew descended from the clouds, and Prefect Liu Sikao reported it to the court; in the fifth month, heavenly dew fell in Dantu of Donghai, and the Governor of Nanxuzhou, Prince Jun of Shixing, reported it to the court. In the second month of the twenty-eighth year of Yuanjia, heavenly dew fell at Yanzhan Yanxiansi, and the Governor of Yangzhou, Prince Shao of Luling, reported it to the court; in that same month, heavenly dew fell in front of Huiyin Hall's fruit trees; in that same month, heavenly dew also fell on the flowers and grass behind Hehuan Hall.
In the year 452 AD, on Bingchen day in the first year of Emperor Xiaojian of the Song Dynasty, heavenly dew rain fell in Hualin Garden, a sign of good fortune! The following year, in the second year of Xiaojian, on Jiyou day in the third month, heavenly dew fell on a tree in the middle of the road in Danyang Moling; on Xinhai day in the third month, heavenly dew also fell on a pine tree in Changning Tomb; in the same month, a miraculous occurrence of heavenly dew appeared in the yard of a commoner in Xiangyang. On Wuwu day in the third month, heavenly dew fell in the bamboo forest of the Xie family in Danyang Moling, and Xie Zhuang made a special report to the court!
In the year 457 AD, in the fourth month of the first year of the Daming era of Emperor Xiaowu of the Song Dynasty, the tung trees in Hualin Garden were once again graced with sweet dew. In the third month of Daming's third year, the plum trees in Leyou Garden also experienced the sweet dew; in the third month, the government office in Xuancheng County also experienced the sweet dew, and the governor Zhang Bian quickly reported this matter. In the first month of the fourth year of Daming, the pine trees in Chunling were blessed with sweet dew; in the second month, the pine trees in Changning Ling once again welcomed the sweet dew; in the second month, the Longshan in Moling, Danyang also received the sweet dew, and the county magistrate Kong Lingfu of Danyang quickly reported. In the fourth month of the fifth year of Daming, Anji in Wuxing received the sweet dew, and the governor Liyang Wang Zixu reported it; in the fourth month, Wucheng in Wuxing also received the sweet dew, and it was reported by the same Liyang Wang Zixu. In the second month of the sixth year of Daming, the sweet dew was particularly abundant, falling in Lingyao Temple in Jiankang and several other gardens, and even in Longshan, Moling, even reaching Louhu! On the same day, Jurong and Jiangning counties also received the sweet dew. In the third month of the seventh year of Daming, Songzi in Xunyang received the sweet dew, and the governor Liu Meng reported it; in the fourth month, Jingzhou City also received it, reported by the governor Linhai Wang Zixu; on the first day of the twelfth month that year, Wucheng in Wuxing once again received the sweet dew, this time reported by the official Ling Goubian. In the year 266 AD, on the eighth day of the fourth month of the second year of Taishi, sweet dew fell upon Shanglin Park, and the steward Xu Chengdao hurried to report it. The next day, on the ninth day of the fourth month, sweet dew also fell in Hualin Garden, and the steward Zang Yanzhi quickly went to report it. By the sixth day of the fifth month, sweet dew also fell in the bamboo forest in front of a small temple in Moling, Danyang County, and the governor Wang Jingwen of Danyang reported this good news.
In the third year of Taishi, which is 267 AD, on November 17th, sweet dew also fell in the Jinling area. The Jinling Prefect, Wang Yun, quickly reported the news. A few days later, on November 20th, sweet dew also fell in Dantu Jiangan in the southeast sea, and the Xuzhou Governor, Wang Xiufan, reported this occurrence. Then, on December 22nd, sweet dew also fell at Chongning Mausoleum, and the Governor of Yangzhou, Prince Xiuren of Jian'an, quickly reported the news. In 465 AD, on November 22nd of the fourth year of the Later Emperor Yuanhui, sweet dew also fell in the Wucheng area of Wuxing, and the Prefect Xiao Huiming reported this. In the second year of Shundi Chengming, which is 478 AD, in December, sweet dew also fell in the Imperial Palace in Jiankang. In the same year in November, sweet dew also fell in the Pengshan area of Wujin in the southeast sea, and the Prefect Xie Wei reported this. Also in the same year in November, sweet dew also fell in Bianshan of Changcheng in Wuxing, and the Prefect Wang Huan promptly reported it. Those who bear the fragrance of power, the king's rituals are always properly observed.
