In the twelfth year of the Kaihuang era, in the sixth month, in Fanchang, Yang Yue saw two yellow objects that looked like small rams falling from the sky, about the size of newborn puppies, fighting in the air. One fell down, and Yang Yue picked it up, but soon lost it. This incident was connected to the subsequent sheep calamity. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says: "If the monarch is not wise and implements policies against the will of heaven, it will lead to disasters." The object that resembled a puppy was likely a lamb. The sight of clouds obscuring the sky is a sign of evil and treachery. Sheep symbolize the royal family; lambs symbolize young sheep. Crown Prince Yonggang had just been declared heir, while Prince Jin was deposed after being slandered. Two lambs in the sky fighting, one falling down, this was a fulfillment of that event.
In the second year of the Yining era of Emperor Gong, the magistrate of Linyou County, Sima Wu, presented a tailless lamb. At that time, people speculated that this signified the end of the Yang family line. That year, Emperor Yang of Sui was killed in Jiangdu, and Emperor Gong abdicated.
In the fifteenth year of the Tianjian era of the Liang dynasty, in the seventh month, a murder case occurred in Jingzhou. The body of the deceased did not stiffen; its head fell to the ground, its mouth opened and closed, and its eyes remained open. Blood shot up like bamboo arrows, reaching over ten feet high, and then slowly fell like rain. That year, Jingzhou suffered from a severe drought. This was a sign of impending disaster stemming from resentment.
In the fourteenth year of the Taijian era of the Chen dynasty, in the third month, an object resembling a wheel appeared above the emperor's tent, bright red in color. Shortly after, the emperor fell ill and died after inexplicably shouting.
In the third year of the Zhide era, in the twelfth month, a red object fell in front of the Taiji Hall. As it landed, all the bells began to ring. Someone offered white wine, which suddenly turned into blood. The steps in front of the hall were drenched in blood, dripping down to the emperor's bed. Not long after, the country fell.
In the second year of the Heqi River Qing era, there was a bloody rain in Taiyuan. Liu Xiang once said, "Blood is the essence of Yin Qi, a sign of disaster, something akin to a zombie." The following year, the armies of the Zhou Dynasty and the Turkic tribes invaded Bingzhou, and a great battle unfolded in the west of the city, with corpses littered across the fields for over a hundred miles. The "Yi Feihou" states, "When blood rain falls from the sky and stains the clothes red, the country is about to be destroyed, and the monarch is about to be killed." This was also a precursor to the downfall of the Later Ruler's dynasty.
In the fourth year of the Wuping period, a red object fell within the palace, shaped like a measuring vessel, with many small star-like objects trailing behind it, resembling tiny bells. In April, Empress Lou passed away.
During the Wuping period, bloodstains appeared on the ground, stretching from the mansion of Prince Xianyang Wang Hulv Mingyue to the ancestral temple. The general was a pillar of the nation, but the later ruler believed slander and killed him. Heaven warned that the death of Mingyue would bring about the destruction of the ancestral temple. The later ruler did not understand this principle, ultimately leading to the downfall of the country.
The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says, "Not listening to advice is not considering the consequences. The consequences are severe, the punishments are harsh, and this will ultimately lead to poverty. During this time, evil spirits will plague the land, fish will overpopulate, and swine fever will spread, along with black disasters and ominous signs, with only fire and water disasters as exceptions."
In the fourth year of the Wuding era of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, it was particularly cold. People and livestock froze to death, and the roads were strewn with their bodies. Jing Fang's "Yi Feihou" states, "The punishments are too severe, and when it should be warm, it is very cold." At that time, Gao Huan served as the prime minister. Earlier, Erzhu Wenchang and others conspired to harm Gao Huan, but when the plot was uncovered, they were executed, and many others who were implicated were wrongfully executed.
The first year of Heqing was particularly cold. According to Jing Fang's "Yi Zhuan," when a person of virtue encounters danger, it is said to go against the will of heaven, which is why it is so cold. Some argue that such abnormal cold only arises from the killing of innocent people. At that time, the emperor was obsessed with Queen Li Xuan, who felt guilty for having a child and did not hold the baby. The emperor was furious, and in front of the queen, he killed their son, Prince Shaode of Taiyuan. The queen wept bitterly; the emperor stripped the queen of her clothes, assaulted her, and threw her into the water, only to rescue her after a while. This is retribution, so tragic!
In the third month of the third year and the sixth year of Tianjian, there was frost, and the grass died. Jing Fang's "Yi Zhuan" says: "Starting a war, killing innocents indiscriminately, this is against justice, that's why there's frost." At that time, the Liang Dynasty deployed many troops, resisting the Wei army in Zhongli, engaging in prolonged battles.
In the sixth month of the third year of Datong, frost fell on Xushan.
In the eighth month of the tenth year of Taijian in Chen, there was frost, and the rice was destroyed by frost. At that time, the Chen Dynasty recruited soldiers on a large scale, sending Wu Mingche as a general to confront the Zhou army in Luliang.
In the eleventh month of the fourth year of Tianjian, the weather was clear, and there was lightning in the southwest direction, followed by two thunderclaps. The "Book of Changes" says: "Use thunder to warn." The sound of thunder signals the presence of malevolent forces.
The "Hong Fan Five Elements Biography" says: "Thunder depends on clouds, just like a monarch depends on his subjects. If the monarch does not care about the people, the people will have grievances and rebellious thoughts." That year, Li Kai, the governor of Jiaozhou, led a rebellion.
In the ninth month of the nineteenth year of Tianjian, a sound resembling thunder emanated from the northwest direction, and red gas reached the ground. That year, someone killed the governors of Dongguan and Langye counties and used Xushan to lure the Wei army to attack.
In the twelfth month of the sixth year of Zhongda Tong in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, a sound resembling thunder emanated from the southwest. That year, the governor of Liangzhou in Northern Zhou, Lan Qin, rebelled.
In the twelfth month of the second year of the reign of Chen Taijian, a thunder-like sound came from the northwest. That year, Hua Jiao, the Governor of Xiangzhou in the Chen Dynasty, led a rebellion. In the fourth month of the fourth year of Qitianbao, a thunder-like sound came from the southwest. At that time, the emperor did not care about the suffering of the people and instead raised troops for war. In the first month of the sixth year of Houzhoujiande, a thunder-like sound came from the west. Shortly afterward, the Tuyuhun launched an invasion on the border. On the first day of the first month of the fourteenth year of Kaihuang, a thunder-like sound came from Lianyun Mountain in Kuozhou. During this time, five Qiang tribes revolted, raiding border towns. In the twentieth year of Kaihuang, thunder was heard in a clear sky. Jing Fang said in "Yifeihou": "The country is about to change dynasties, the common people are restless, and the unscrupulous gain power first. There will be war when major events occur." A few years later, the emperor died, and Prince Liang instigated a rebellion, causing tens of thousands of households to relocate. During the Daye period, the stone drums in Fuyang sounded for several consecutive years. Later, chaos spread throughout the country, with wars everywhere. In the third month of the tenth year of Daitong in the Liang Dynasty, the emperor went to Zhufang, passed through Siqian, and arrived at Xuanwu Lake. The fish in the lake all lifted their heads to gaze at the emperor, as if waiting for him to board the boat. When the emperor returned to the palace, he died. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says: "Fish are yin things, representing the common people. Fish have scales, which are signs of war." The common people were about to besiege the palace, and the fish looking up at the emperor was like a foreshadowing of this event. Later, the chaos of Hou Jing's rebellion indeed ensued. In the seventh year of Wuping of the later Qi Dynasty, the cormorants in Xiangzhou vanished, and the water dried up. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says: "This is caused by an emergency situation. Fish are yin things, representing the common people." Yanzi said: "The river god regards water as the country and fish as the people." The drying up of the water and the flight of the fish symbolize the destruction of the country and the scattering of the people. The following year, the Qi Dynasty fell.
In the first year of the Daxiang era of the Later Zhou, in the sixth month, there were carp flying through the air in Yangwu, fighting. This was akin to ministers rebelling and commoners stirring up trouble. The next year, the emperor died, and the country lost its power. Wei Jiong raised a rebellion in Xiangzhou, and Gaozu sent troops to defeat him. In the seventeenth year of the Kaihuang era, four li southwest of Daxing City, there was a village named Yuancun, where Buddhist activities were held. There was an old man with white hair, wearing a white skirt and short coat, who came to eat and left shortly after. No one recognized him, so they decided to follow him, but after following him for about two li, he vanished. However, there was a pond there, containing a large white fish measuring over ten feet long and countless small fish following it. People rushed to shoot it; some bows broke, and strings snapped. Finally, they shot it, cut open its belly, and found rice inside, realizing that the fish had been sent for the old man. A few days later, the canal unexpectedly overflowed, and those who shot the fish all drowned. In the twelfth year of the Daye era, the people of Huaiyang County forced the commoners into the inner city and broke through the walls of Luolangguo. When they dug under the female wall, they discovered a hole containing a carp over seven feet long. In the fourth year of Wei Jiaping, a school of fish had gathered on the roof of the armory. Wang Su believed that fish lived in water but appeared on the roof, indicating that aquatic creatures had strayed from their natural habitat, foreshadowing a military defeat on the border. The disastrous defeat at the Battle of Dongque indeed took place. At this time, bandits on Changbai Mountain looted Henan, and a month later, the bandits reached the city. The county's forces fought back but were ultimately defeated, resulting in over 10,000 casualties among men, women, and children.
In the early years of the Liang Datong era, a great locust plague occurred; even the leaves of the pines and cypresses on the fence were completely devoured. "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says, "This is the work of insects." This is akin to the gathering of fish as a portent of disaster; both are ominous signs. Jing Fang's "Yifei Hou" states, "If the ruler does not practice benevolent governance, heaven will send down insect plagues. Insects are of no benefit to people, yet they devour everything." At that time, court officials regarded simplicity as a virtue and did not seriously handle government affairs, having no response measures to the suffering of the people.
In the eighth year of the Tianbao reign during the Later Qi Dynasty, locust plagues occurred in the six provinces of Hebei and the twelve provinces of Henan. The people in the capital flocked to worship the locusts, praying for peace. The emperor asked Cui Shuzan, the magistrate of Weizhou, "What is going on?" Cui Shuzan replied, "The 'Wuxing Zhi' states, 'If construction projects are rushed, it will lead to locust plagues.' Now the court is building the Great Wall outside and constructing three towers inside, which is why locust plagues have occurred." The emperor was furious upon hearing this; he slapped Cui Shuzan, grabbed his hair, and even wiped dirty things from the toilet on his head. Nevertheless, the costly and labor-intensive projects continued unabated. In the ninth year, Shandong was hit by locusts, and in the tenth year, Youzhou also suffered a major locust plague. "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says, "If the punishment is too cruel, greed is insatiable, troops are mobilized, cities are built, but the hearts of the people are lost, it will lead to insect plagues." During this time, the emperor imposed harsh punishments and relentless labor, fulfilling the predictions of the text.
In the second year of the Jiande reign of the Later Zhou, a major locust plague also occurred in the Guanzhong region. In the sixteenth year of the Kaihuang reign, there was a locust plague in Bingzhou. At that time, Prince Xiao of Qin, Yang Junke, extorted money from the populace while undertaking extensive mansion construction. Ultimately, he was demoted and executed by the emperor.
At the end of the Kaihuang era, there were three monks practicing asceticism in a field in Weinan. One night, they saw a big pig come to them, followed by more than ten piglets. The big pig said to the monks, "A Lian, I want to attain the Way of the Worthy Sage, but I still owe a life." After saying this, it left. The Way of the Worthy Sage refers to the right path that a monarch should follow; "a life" refers to the life it is destined to lose at the hands of Emperor Yang of Sui.
As the year's end was approaching, a man from out of town was staying at someone else's house in Weinan. In the middle of the night, he heard two pigs talking. One pig said, "The year's end is approaching, tomorrow the master is going to sacrifice me, where can I hide?" The other pig replied, "You can go up by the river to your sister's house." Then the two pigs left together. As dawn approached, the master couldn't find the pigs and suspected that the guest had stolen them, so he asked him. The guest explained the situation in detail, and the master followed his instructions and indeed found the two pigs. Later, Duke Xiu of Shu made a mistake, and the emperor wanted to kill him. Princess Le Ping tried to save him and finally managed to save his life. The prophecy of "the end of the year" came true.
In the third year of the Chengsheng era of the Liang Dynasty, in June, there appeared dragon-like black mist in the imperial palace. This is a bad omen! Black was the color held in high regard by the Zhou Dynasty, and now black mist appearing in the imperial palace is a sign that the Zhou Dynasty's army is about to attack the Liang Dynasty. That year, indeed, the Liang Dynasty was destroyed by the Zhou Dynasty, and the emperor was killed.
In the fifth year of the Taijian era of the Chen Dynasty, in June, dark clouds appeared in the northwest, extending to the ground, then dispersing, resembling pigs, over ten clusters. The "Hong Fan Five Elements Chronicle" says, "This indicates that there will be a war outbreak in the northwest." At that time, the general Wang Gui of the Later Zhou Dynasty stationed his troops in Lvliang. The next year, Wang Gui captured Wu Mingche, and Wu Mingche's army was completely defeated.
In April of the first year of Huangqing in the Later Qi dynasty, both the Yellow River and the Ji River became clear. Xiang Kai said, "The Yellow River symbolizes the vassals. The fact that the water has become clear, which should have been turbid, indicates that the vassals are about to symbolize the emperor." Over a decade later, the Sui dynasty unified the country.
In the third year of Daye in the Sui dynasty, the waters in Wuyang County became clear, and several miles of water were as clear as a mirror. Twelve years later, the waters in Longmen also turned clear. Two years later, the Tang dynasty was established.
In the fourteenth year of Taijian in the Chen dynasty, in July, the water of the Yangtze River became blood-red, flowing from Jiankang all the way west to Jingzhou. During the Zhenming period, the water of the Yangtze River also became red, flowing from Fangzhou all the way east to the sea. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" states, "Fire overcomes water, which signifies harm to water. Strict laws, cruel punishments, will harm the characteristics of water. Changes in the five elements, the interaction of yin and yang, chaotic qi, are all signs of the country's impending downfall." Jing Fang's "Yi Zhan" says, "When water turns into blood, war will break out." At that time, the Chen emperor had just ascended the throne, and his use of punishment was extremely cruel, fulfilling this omen. Later, the Chen dynasty was destroyed by the Sui dynasty.
In the second month of the second year of Zhenming, the water in Nanpu, Yingshou, became as black as ink. Black water appeared in the Guanzhong area, and now the water in Huainan also became black. The Jingzhou and Yangzhou areas are on the verge of being occupied by Guanzhong, fulfilling the previous omen.
In the first month of the first year of Daxiang in the Later Zhou dynasty, the water in Xianyang Pool turned blood red. This was similar to the situation in the fourteenth year of Taijian in the Chen dynasty. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" states, "Fire overcomes water, which signifies harm to water. Strict laws, cruel punishments, will harm the characteristics of water. Changes in the five elements, the interaction of yin and yang, chaotic qi, are all signs of the country's impending downfall." At that time, punishments in the Later Zhou dynasty were exceedingly harsh, and shortly afterwards, the country perished.
The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says: "What you truly think cannot be concealed; that is unwise and lacking clarity. This kind of sin will lead to confusion, and the punishment will be a fierce wind, with the most serious consequence being untimely death. It will also bring various disasters, such as evil spirits at night, disasters affecting flowers and plants, calamities affecting livestock, illnesses in the abdomen, and various bad omens." It talks about various bad omens and consequences, quite frightening.
In the sixth year of Liang Dynasty's Tianjian reign, on the day of Wuxu in August, a strong wind blew down all the trees. Jing Fang said in the "Yi Feihou": "When Jiaosu appears, there will be strong winds, and the world will darken. Within three months, there will definitely be a war outbreak." Sure enough, that year, the Wei army invaded Zhongli. You see, what the book said was really accurate!
In the third year of Chengsheng, on the day of Guiwei in November, the emperor reviewed the army in the southern city, and suddenly a violent north wind blew, darkening the sky. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" said that this was a sign of the emperor's incompetence and chaotic governance. At that time, the emperor had just pacified the rebellion of Hou Jing, and the ministers all advised him to return to Danyang, but he didn't listen, and even acted foolishly, so heaven sent a strong wind to warn him. As a result, that year, the Liang Dynasty was destroyed by the Western Wei.
In the sixth year of Chen Dynasty's Tianjia reign, on the day of Guiwei in July, a strong wind blew from the southwest, knocking down the waiting tower in Lingtai. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" believed this was the fault of ministerial power. At that time, the crown prince was still young, and Prince Xun of Ancheng held all the power, and the emperor did not stop him in time. The next year, the emperor died, the crown prince ascended the throne, and Prince Xun of Ancheng deposed the crown prince again. The dangers of unchecked ministerial power are all too clear.
In the twelfth year of Taijian, on the day of Renxu in June, a strong wind blew and damaged the middle gate of Gaomen. By the ninth month of the twelfth year, another strong wind blew at night, blowing down houses and trees. All of this was caused by the power grab by Prince Shuling of Shixing. This wind was eerily appropriate!
During the Zhide era, a strong wind blew down the Zhuque Gate. This wind, I wonder what it forebodes. In the third year of the Zhenming era, on the day of Dingsi in the sixth month, a strong wind blew continuously from the northwest, sweeping up the waters of the Huai River and Shitoucheng. At that time, the Empress held power, employing Sima Shen, who executed loyal ministers and virtuous generals. Shen Keqing, Shi Wenqing, and others committed numerous atrocities, while Jiang Zong, Kong Fan, and others indulged in extravagance, resulting in chaos in the court. This strong wind truly fulfilled the "omen of chaos"! In the second year of the Heqing era of the Later Qi dynasty, a strong wind blew continuously for thirty days. At that time, the emperor had just handed over power to corrupt officials like He Shan and Shi Kai, who grew increasingly tyrannical. In the third year of the Tiantong era, in the fifth month, another strong wind blew, darkening the day, toppling houses and trees. This served as yet another warning from the heavens, but the emperor still did not understand. The following year, the emperor passed away. Later, the emperor (Later Zhou) ordered that all memorials be reviewed by He Shi Kai before being presented to him. Prince of Zhao Rui and Prince of Fengyi Run saw He Shi Kai's arrogance and unsuitability for office, so they lodged a memorial against him, only to be falsely accused by He Shi Kai. Prince Rui was executed as a result. He Shi Kai held significant power within the palace and later was killed by Prince of Langye Yan. In the seventh year, in the third month, a strong wind blew from the northwest again, toppling houses and trees, lasting for five days before stopping. This reflected the chaos brought about by Gao Anagui, Luoti Po, and their ilk abusing their power.
In the eleventh month of the 20th year of the Kaihuang era, a strong wind swept through the capital, blowing down houses and trees, and thousands died in Qinzhou and Longzhou. The ground shook violently, and even the drums began to sound on their own. The bell at Jingcha Temple rang three times by itself, the locks of the Buddha hall opened on their own, and the bronze statues seemed to walk out of the temple. The drums and bells ringing by themselves, this must be the work of evil spirits! Yang Xiong once said, if a ruler is incompetent and misled by evil advisors, those who are all show and no substance will gain power, leading to such phenomena of evil spirits. At that time, Empress Dowager Dugu intervened in politics, the Left Assistant Minister Yang Su held great power, and the emperor fell for their slander, dismissing the assistant minister Gao Feng, deposing the crown prince Yang Yong, and appointing Prince Jin as the crown prince, who was just a superficial figure. The emperor was confused, which is a sign of excessive Yin energy! The locks and bronze statues are metal; when metal moves, wood shakes, a sign of water overcoming metal. The "Hong Fan Wuxing Zhuan" states, "This shows a loss of the people's support." Gao Feng and Yang Yong were both innocent but were dismissed; this shows a loss of the people's support!
In the second year of the Renshou reign, a Hu man traveling through Xihe was riding a mule on the road when suddenly a whirlwind swept him and his carriage up to a height of a thousand feet, and then they fell and shattered. The "Yi Zhuan" in Jing Fang states, "When people betray each other and lose their unity, the virtue will hide, and these strange winds will appear." Two years later, Prince Liang of Han conspired to rebel in Bingzhou; the sight of the carriage and mule was a bad omen! Flying up and falling down, this is a sign of destruction! The heavens warned him not to disturb the chariots and horses, or he would ultimately fail, but Prince Liang ignored the warning. After the death of Emperor Gaozu, Prince Liang rebelled, with many counties joining in, and the army reached several hundred thousand. A month later, he was crushed.
In October of the year 506 AD, a strong wind blew up, turning day as dark as night, with the world shrouded in darkness, as if evil forces were at work. Jing Fang once said in "Yi Fei Hou": "When there is a feather-like wind and the world is dark, the people will fall seriously ill, or else thieves will run rampant." Sure enough, three years later, Western Wei conquered the Liang Dynasty.
On the first day of the first month in the year 556 AD, the sky was covered with dark clouds, mist pervaded the air, and there was a bitter taste lingering, which felt quite unsettling. Emperor Chen Houxian was incompetent and foolish, a clear sign of evil forces at work. "Hong Fan's Five Elements Biography" states: "When the king loses his way, and the ministers grow powerful, deceiving the king, a scene of dense dark clouds will appear." At that time, the Northern Zhou army was advancing towards the Yangtze River, with Liuzhuang and Ren Mannu surrendering, but Emperor Chen Houxian believed the slander of the deceitful advisor Kong Fan, leading to the downfall of the country.
In the winter of the year 550 AD, thick fog hung around for six days and nights. "Hong Fan's Five Elements Biography" states: "In the daytime, it was as dark as night, a sign of yin energy invading yang energy, heralding the invasion of the king by his ministers." The following year, Yuan Jin and Liu Siyi conspired to assassinate the Grand General.
In the year 574 AD, Wei Jiong was defeated in Xiangzhou, and he massacred tens of thousands of his followers in Youyu Garden. From then on, ghostly cries were heard repeatedly at night. Fan Hong said in "Five Elements Biography": "Crying is a sign of death, also a manifestation of demonic influence. Ghosts crying at night signal impending death." Jing Fang also said in "Yi Fei Hou": "When ghosts cry at night, the country will perish." The following year, the Zhou Dynasty's nobles and ministers were all slaughtered, leading to the downfall of the Zhou Dynasty.
During the Ren Shou period, ghostly cries were heard repeatedly near the Ren Shou Palace and at the foot of the Great Wall. Shortly after, Empress Xian and the Emperor both passed away in the Ren Shou Palace.
In the year 618 AD, Yang Xuangan rebelled in the Eastern Capital (Dongdu). Minister Fan Zigai killed tens of thousands of his followers outside Changxia Gate. In the final years of the Sui Dynasty, people often heard ghostly cries and moans coming from there, just like the previous omens. Later, Wang Shichong killed Prince Yang Tong in Luoyang.
In the year 551 AD, the pagoda tree flowered but bore no fruit. The pagoda tree symbolizes the position of the Three Excellencies. Blooming but not bearing fruit foretells a sign of decline. The following year, the Minister of the Left, He Shi, was killed, as well as the Prince of Langya, Wang Yan, and the Prime Minister Duan Shao.
During the reign of the last emperor of the Chen Dynasty, Chen Shubao, there were two peerlessly beautiful women by his side, Zhang Guifei and Kong Guifei. Their beauty captivated everyone. Chen Shubao was obsessed with their beauty, lavishing them with affection, having them accompany him every day, indulging in poetry, wine, singing, and dancing. Once he entered the palace, he would often stay inside for weeks on end, living in extravagant debauchery without restraint. The treasury had run dry, and they even plundered the people's wealth and resources, leading to widespread resentment and discontent. As the country faced imminent destruction, Chen Shubao and his concubines jumped into a well together. The Sui army captured Zhang Guifei and put her to death to appease the anger of the people in Jiangdong. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says: "'Hua' refers to glory, wealth, beauty, and because the country was destroyed due to an obsession with beauty, this is referred to as 'Hua Nie'."
The last emperor of the Qi Dynasty, Emperor Qi Houzhu, had a favorite concubine named Feng Xiaolian. She was intelligent and beautiful, and could also play the pipa, especially skilled in singing and dancing. Qi Houzhu was enchanted by her and named her Noble Concubine. He also selected thousands of beautiful women to serve as Feng Xiaolian's attendants, with each attendant's adornments costing a fortune. While the emperor was out hunting, the Zhou army had already arrived, the borders were under threat, and people were fleeing everywhere. The emperor wanted to return to the capital, but Feng Xiaolian insisted that the emperor continue hunting. Surprisingly, the emperor listened to her. This delay led to the fall of Jinzhou city. Later, they encountered the Zhou army at Jinzhou city, and due to Feng Xiaolian's misjudgments, ultimately leading to the country's downfall. The people of the Qi Dynasty still blame Feng Xiaolian for this.
During a sacrifice to the City God, the King of Wuling of the Liang Dynasty had to sacrifice a cow. Suddenly, a red snake appeared entwined around the cow's mouth, which was an ominous sign for the cow! From similar incidents, this was seen as a dragon and snake disaster. In the third year of Duke Xuan of Lu, the cow's mouth was injured during the ritual sacrifice, and people believed that this was a sign that the heavens rejected the sacrifice, abandoning Duke Xuan. The "Five Elements Chronicles" stated: "When a king goes against the will of heaven, disasters related to dragons and snakes will occur." Although the King of Wuling claimed he was going to assist, he was actually being arrogant. He was proud and conceited, so the heavens did not accept his sacrifice, which was the consequence of a king defying the will of heaven. In the end, he was defeated by Emperor Yuan.
In the second year of Wuping of the Later Qi Dynasty, the province presented a five-legged cow, which was an ominous sign for the cow! The "Hongfan Chronicles of the Five Elements" stated: "Unusual phenomena in cows correspond to the imperial palace." The emperor then embarked on massive construction projects, digging ponds, building mountains, and constructing palaces in Xiandu Park, indulging in opulence and extravagance. Shortly after the projects were completed, the dynasty fell.
In the sixth year of the Later Zhou Dynasty, a three-headed beast appeared in Yangwu, one head was yellow, one was red, and one was black. The black head struggled with the others for a long time, and then the yellow head collided with it from the side, causing the black head to die. The yellow head then ran to the river. This seems to herald a disaster brought by the buffalo! Black was the color revered by the Zhou Dynasty, so its death symbolized doom. A few years later, the Zhou Dynasty indeed perished, and the Sui Dynasty unified the country. The Sui Dynasty's military flag was red, and their military uniform was yellow.
In the early years of the Daye era, a cow with an extra hoof above each knee was seen on Mount Heng. Later, the Sui Dynasty established the Eastern Capital, built the Great Wall, and dug canals.
In the third year of the Zhenming period of the Chen Dynasty, the Sui army arrived at the Yangtze River. Chen Houzhu remarked casually, "The Qi army has come three times, and the Zhou army has come twice, but they’ve never managed to defeat us. What can they do?" The Minister of Works, Kong Fan, said, "The Yangtze River is a natural barrier that has historically separated the north and south. How could the northern army possibly cross it? I have always worried about my low rank, but if they do cross the river, I could get promoted to Commandant!" Chen Houzhu was very pleased to hear this and indulged in music, dancing, drinking, and composing poetry. This is a sign of his madness! The fate of a nation can change in an instant, and rulers and ministers should work tirelessly day and night. Yet, Chen Houzhu showed no fear, and Kong Fan joined him in his recklessness. When even heaven took away his sanity, how could they not fail? As a result, the Chen Dynasty fell, and Kong Fan was exiled to a distant place.
Emperor Wenxuan of Qi once hosted a banquet on Mount Dongshan. Angrily, he threw down his wine cup and issued a decree to march west, boasting about how strong his army was. But later, he cried to his ministers, saying, "I don't like this black robe." In the end, no troops were sent. Those who were perceptive believed the emperor had already lost his wits, knowing that his reign would not last. The emperor eventually fell ill, indulged in alcohol and women, became moody and irritable, and died a few years later.
Emperor Wucheng grieved the passing of Empress Dowager Ding, but he still wore red official robes. Not long after, he ascended the platform, feasted and celebrated, and the attendants brought him white ceremonial robes. The Emperor was furious and threw the clothes down from the platform. Not long after, he died.
In the first year of Datong of the Liang Dynasty, there was rain and mud throughout the land. The following year, there was yellowish rain and the color turned yellow. This is an omen close to the color yellow! Jing Fang said in "Yi Feihou": "If one does not hear good advice, it means someone knows (the situation is bad); an unusually yellow color signifies that future generations will be unable to inherit the throne. This is because of the obstruction of the virtuous and the righteous path!" At that time, the Liang Emperor considered himself intelligent and knowledgeable, and disliked people who were more excellent than himself. He also believed in Buddhism, even treating himself like a slave, which was his retribution for obstructing the virtuous and the righteous path.
In the first month of the first year of Dabao, yellow sand actually fell from the sky! Two years later, Emperor Jianwen dreamed of swallowing an earth pill. Not long after, he was deposed by Hou Jing, who suffocated him with bags of earth, and his sons were all killed, which was a sign of "no heirs" coming to pass, wasn't it?
When Emperor Chen Houzhu was in power, he dreamt of people dressed in yellow surrounding the city. Emperor Chen Houzhu disliked this dream very much, so he cut down all the orange trees in the city. As a result, after Emperor Yang Jian of the Sui Dynasty ascended to the throne, everyone from top to bottom wore yellow clothes. Not long after, the Sui army attacked and besieged the Chen Dynasty, which also fulfilled the dream, didn't it?
In the second year of the reign of Emperor Daixiang of the Later Zhou Dynasty, yellow earth fell from the sky again, and it didn't stop for a while. This was similar to the situation in the first year of Datong. At that time, the Emperor was already quite foolish and mad; he died within a year, and then it was the Jing Emperor, who also abdicated the throne. This was yet another instance of "no heirs due to the obstruction of the path"!
In the second year of the Kaihuang era, it rained soil in the capital. At that time, Emperor Wen of Sui learned from the lesson of the Zhou dynasty that the weakness of the vassal states led to the downfall of the country. Therefore, he enfeoffed his sons as regional lords and set up administrative offices for them to rule over their territories. It was believed that the soil rain was an omen of good fortune following the loss of land, but later these princes all turned against one another. Jing Fang stated in "Yi Fei Hou": "When soil rain falls from the sky, the people toil without reward." This was during the construction of the capital city and later the Renshou Palace, where many laborers perished from the grueling labor.
In the first year of the Taiqing era of the Liang dynasty, a woman from the Mo family in Danyang gave birth to a son whose eyes were on the top of his head, as big as those of a two-year-old child. The moment he was born, the child spoke: "I am a drought spirit; I cannot remain here." His mother pleaded for her safety. The spirit replied: "There are higher powers at play; how can I be free to act? Quickly make a crimson hat, then everything will be fine." His mother didn't have time to make a hat, so she tied a crimson cloth strip around his head. From that point on, a drought lasted for two years, with Yangzhou, Xuzhou, Yanzhou, and Yuzhou being particularly hard-hit. Many neighbors of the Mo family were spared from disaster by wearing crimson items, but this method proved ineffective in other places.
In the second year of the Dabao era, a five-year-old boy named Yu Zanger climbed to the top of a building in Jingkou, beating a drum and performing "The Long River Le." The drum represented the military, and this was during Hou Jing's rebellion in Jiangnan.
In the third year of the Yongding era of the Chen dynasty, a man who stood three zhang tall appeared on Mount Luofu, dressed in magnificent, snow-white garments. According to Jing Fang's divination, "When a giant appears, the nation is on the brink of ruin." Two years later, Chen Houzhu died.
When Chen Houzhu was still the crown prince, a woman burst into the Eastern Palace shouting, "Bi Guozhu!" Later, after Chen Houzhu ascended the throne, the dynasty swiftly met its end, thus fulfilling the prophecy.
In the third year of the Zhide reign, in August, a maidservant in Jiankang died at home and was buried for nine days before miraculously returned to life! A cowherd heard some noise and dug her out.
In the second year of the Zhenguan reign, someone on a boat suddenly heard someone say, "There will be chaos next year!" Upon closer inspection, they discovered a headless dead infant, about two feet long! The following year, the Chen dynasty did indeed fall. This was a true fulfillment of that prophecy!
During the Qi Tianbao reign, a woman in Linzhang gave birth to a child with two heads growing on one body! Later on, the corrupt officials controlled the government, with no distinction between ranks, much like the child with two heads!
During the reign of the last ruler of Northern Qi, there was a monk who appeared to be mad, bowing to crows while hitting and scolding other monks. Crows are associated with the Zhou dynasty! Not long after, Northern Qi was destroyed by Northern Zhou, and Buddhism was suppressed.
In the third year of the Baoding reign of Northern Zhou, someone gave birth to a boy with genitals on his back, like a tail, and toes like claws! Genitals should not be on the back, and toes should not have claws, indicating chaos in the balance of yin and yang, and disorder between rulers and subjects! At that time, Prince Yuwen Hu of Jin seized power, waged wars independently, and even contemplated usurping the throne. It seemed as though heaven was warning that the order between rulers and subjects was in chaos and that a great disaster was looming! The emperor realized the situation, killed Yuwen Hu, took control of the government, practiced diligence and frugality, pacified the Qi state, and became known as Gaozu. This truly transformed a crisis into safety!
During the reign of Emperor Wu, there was a muscleman who feigned madness and ran to the doorstep of Yuwen Hu's house with a gourd, battering the door down and shouting, "You may still be alive, but your son is in trouble!" At that time, Yuwen Hu was wielding power and was on his way to see the Empress Dowager, so the Emperor had him executed. Soldiers were sent to capture his son, but they all took poison and died. The muscleman later took to begging on the streets, and when someone gave him food, he used a bottomless bag to collect it, laughing as he said, "It's all empty!" Shortly thereafter, the Northern Zhou Dynasty collapsed, the founding emperor of the Northern Zhou relocated the capital, and Chang'an City became a ruin.
In the sixth year of the Kaihuang era, an old man in Huozhou turned into a fierce beast. In the seventh year, a monk in Xiangzhou turned into a snake, wrapping his tail around a tree and whipping himself, reaching over six meters long. In the fourth year of the Renshou era, a person grew extremely tall, several meters high, appeared at Yingmen, and left footprints that were four feet five inches long. That year, the emperor died.
In the first year of the Daye era, a woman named Fang Huian from Yanmen turned a hundred years old, with a horn growing on her forehead that was two inches long. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says, "Women are yin, horns are soldiers, the lower opposes the upper." Later, chaos ensued, and enemy troops surrounded the emperor at Yanmen.
In the fourth year, a woman in Songgu Village in Yanmen gave birth to a meat egg the size of a large melon, which she buried. After a few days, the burial site was enveloped in clouds and mist, with thunder rumbling beneath the ground, and a hole appeared with the meat egg gone.
Six years ago in Zhaojun, a woman named Li gave birth to a strange creature the size of an egg. This was no ordinary event!
On the first day of the first month of the sixth year, a thief dressed in white clothes and holding incense flowers claimed to be the reincarnation of Maitreya Buddha, brazenly marched into the Jian Guo Gate of the imperial palace and even seized weapons from the guards, with the intent to rebel! However, he was confronted by Prince Qi Yang Jian, who killed him on the spot. Three years later, Yang Xuan rebelled once more, leading troops to siege Luoyang, but was eventually defeated and killed.
When he was eight years old, there was a guy named Cheng Gong who was a bit mad, wandering the streets of the Eastern Capital yelling "Thief! Thief!" The emperor was quite disturbed after hearing about it. The next year, Yang Xuan gathered an army and besieged Luoyang, and Cheng Gong's prophecy came true! By the twelfth year, Cheng Gong was at it again, shouting "Thief!" This time, Li Mi led his troops to approach the Eastern Capital, and Meng Rang set fire to Fengdu City and ran away. In the ninth year, the emperor was residing in Gaoyang. There was a man from Tang County named Song Zixian, who was a skilled sorcerer. Every night, a mysterious light would shine from the upper floor of his house, and he could even create Buddha statues, claiming to be the reincarnation of Maitreya Buddha. Even more astonishing was the large mirror he hung in his hall, depicting snakes, beasts, and humans. When someone came to visit him, he would turn the mirror and reveal glimpses of their past lives. If a snake appeared in the mirror, Song Zixian would say, "This is your sin, you need to recite more scriptures!" Then he would make them bow again, and the mirror would show the image of a person. He had everyone around him fooled, and thousands of people came to see him every day. He was secretly plotting a rebellion, preparing to hold an "Unveiling the Buddha Assembly" and then attack the emperor. But the scheme was exposed, and the Eagle General led troops to arrest him. When they showed up at his pla
Later on, a monk named Xiang Haiming emerged in Fufeng who claimed to be the reincarnation of Maitreya Buddha and secretly plotted a rebellion. Those who followed him would have pleasant dreams. As a result, everyone came to believe in him, and the people of the Guanzhong region revered him as the "Great Sage." He launched a rebellion and surprisingly gathered tens of thousands of followers. In the end, the imperial forces ultimately defeated him. Jing Fang's "Yi Fei Hou" states: "Those who deceive the masses say they do not believe, and no one walks on the road, and they will rebel within three years." From then on, chaos erupted, and indeed, the roads fell silent.
In November 506 AD, the capital city of Jiankang was struck by an earthquake, impacting the five elements: wood, metal, water, fire, and earth. "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" stated: "The power of the subjects is strong, and they are about to cause trouble, endangering the country." Jing Fang's "Yi Fei Hou" further predicts: "If an earthquake occurs in November, there will be famine and many deaths in that area." Coincidentally, at that time, the governor of Jiaozhou, Li Kai, rebelled. The following year saw frost, crops failed, and the common folk suffered from hunger.
In January 508 AD, Jiankang was again shaken by an earthquake. This time, the governor of Yizhou, Wen Senglang, rebelled with the state government. In December 510 AD, Jiankang was hit by another earthquake. Jing Fang's "Yi Fei Hou" wrote: "If there is an earthquake in winter, and it makes noise, occurring in December, there will be war in that area." As expected, the emperor ordered Prince Cong of Yuzhang to lead troops northward.
In January 512 AD, Jiankang was again shaken by an earthquake. According to Jing Fang's "Yi Fei Hou," "An earthquake in spring will result in a poor harvest for that year." That year saw a flood, leaving the common folk starving. In November 515 AD, Jiankang was hit by yet another earthquake. Jing Fang's "Yi Fei Hou" wrote: "An earthquake in November will lead to a major disaster and famine in that area." The following year, frost caused disasters, and the people suffered from hunger.
In October 517 AD, Jiankang was hit by yet another earthquake. That year, bandits in the Kuaiji region wreaked havoc. In February 519 AD, Jiankang faced another earthquake. That year, Li Ben from Jiaozhou revolted, ousting Governor Xiao Zi. In the leap month of the first lunar month in 521 AD, Jiankang was struck by an earthquake. Li Ben proclaimed himself emperor and established a complete bureaucratic system.
In April of the year 526 AD, Jiankang experienced another earthquake. At that time, Hou Jing declared himself the Grand Chancellor and took charge of the Imperial Secretariat, withholding everything the emperor needed. This month, the emperor died in grief and anger. In May of the year 550 AD, Jiankang was hit by another earthquake. During this period, Wang Lin in Yingzhou proclaimed Xiao Zhuang as emperor.
In November of the year 556 AD, Jiankang experienced another earthquake. Chen Baoying rebelled in the Minzhong area. In January of the year 557 AD, Jiankang was hit by another earthquake, which was a sign of Shi Wenqing and Shen Keqing's power grab.
In November of the year 527 AD, the Xihe region suffered a collapse and caught fire. Jing Fang's "Yi Yao Zhan" states, "When the earth collapses, the ruler will die." Zu Xing said: "Fire is yang energy, earth is yin energy. When the earth catches fire, the yin energy is destroyed, yang energy goes awry, ministers seize power, and ultimately self-destruction will occur." At that time, Emperor Gao Huan of Northern Qi was in control, while Hou Jing wielded power in Henan. Two years later, Gao Huan's death came true to the prophecy, and Hou Jing then rebelled, ultimately failing and fulfilling the prediction.
In the year 530 AD, Bingzhou experienced an earthquake, a sign of He Shikai's abuse of power.
In the year 573 AD, during the second year of Houde in Later Zhou, a series of earthquakes struck Liangzhou, causing a large area of city walls and houses to collapse, with the ground cracking open and springs bubbling up. Jing Fang wrote in "Yi Yao Zhan": "When the earth cracks, the Qiang and Yi tribes will rebel." At that time, the Tuyuhun tribe kept harassing Hexi, which indeed came true.
In May of the year 594 AD, the capital city experienced an earthquake. Jing Fang wrote in "Yi Feihou": "An earthquake in May of summer means people will flee." That year, there was a famine in Guanzhong, so the emperor had to send the common people to Guandong to search for food.
In April of the year 602 AD, earthquakes struck Qizhou and Yongzhou. Jing Fang wrote in "Yi Feihou": "An earthquake in April of summer means a poor harvest, and the common people will go hungry."
In the year 603 AD, Mount Gushan in Liangzhou collapsed. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" states: "When the mountain collapses and the earth cracks, it foreshadows the betrayal of subjects who do not obey their superiors." Liangzhou was under the territory of the Han dynasty, and the following year, Prince Liang indeed staged a rebellion.
In the year 611 AD, Mount Dizhu collapsed, blocking the Yellow River and causing the river to backflow for dozens of miles. Liu Xiang wrote in "The Book of the Five Elements of the Flood": "The mountain represents the monarch, and the water represents the yin energy and the people. Heaven warns that if the monarch is too harsh, there will be a collapse, and the people will be displaced." At that time, the emperor was waging war in Liaodong, burdening the common people too heavily, resulting in widespread discontent and uprisings. The emperor failed to recognize these signs, which ultimately led to the country's downfall. "The Book of the Five Elements of the Flood" also states: "If the emperor fails to govern effectively, it indicates that the political structure is not properly established. His failures will bring about turmoil and ultimately weaken the nation. This is when calamities arise, and chaos ensues, with even disasters looming." In October of the year 594 AD, the sky was overcast and it hadn't rained in a long time. Liu Xiang said: "If the emperor mismanages the realm and the ministers grow powerful, deceiving him, there will be a prolonged period of darkness and no rain." At that time, Empress Dugu and Yang Su secretly accused the crown prince Yang Yong, resulting in his demotion to commoner.
In the year 550 AD, the Chancellor of Eastern Wei, Gao Huan, led troops to attack Western Wei at Yubi. In November of that year, Gao Huan fell ill and withdrew his troops. The soldiers were terrified and exclaimed, "Wei Xiaokuan used a specially crafted crossbow to shoot the Chancellor." Western Wei then ordered the whole country to say, "Once the arrow is shot, the culprit will die." Upon hearing this news, Gao Huan became furious, and his condition worsened as he believed it was the work of evil spirits. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" states, "Shooting is a sign of military disaster; when the qi goes against the heavens, disaster will arise." When Gao Huan continued to march, General Cao Weizu in the palace advised him, "You are currently filled with dead qi, which is detrimental to your enemies but may benefit you." Gao Huan did not listen, stayed in place for fifty days, and lost many battles. He also followed these misguided suggestions, diverting the Fen River to the north of the city and attempting to build an earthen mound. The area was steep and over a thousand feet high, and as a result, the project was not completed, and seventy thousand people died. This was the consequence of defying the heavens! Gao Huan died that year. The following year, Wang Sizheng came to disturb Henan again.
After Gao Huan's death, Eastern Wei changed its name to Northern Qi. The last emperor of Northern Qi, Gao Wei, returned from Bingzhou to Ye City. As he passed through Bagong Ridge at night, he sang and walked. Suddenly, a man went crazy, and the emperor suspected he had been bewitched by a fox spirit, so he hid in the grass and shot him with a bow. Several people were injured, and the emperor was almost shot. The emperor caught the man and killed him. The man had no idea what was happening. Fox spirits are known to bewitch people; this is the mischief of animal spirits. At that time, Gao Wei did not care about state affairs, only indulging in singing, drinking, and seeking pleasure with palace maids and eunuchs. Sometimes he even wore tattered clothes and pretended to be a beggar for fun. These are all signs of evil spirits. Someone shot him again; this is a sign of military disaster. It wasn't long before Northern Qi met its downfall.
In the year 502 AD, during the second year of the Tianjian reign of the Liang Dynasty, dragons were seen fighting in Tanli, Beiliangzhou, with mist enveloping the area for miles. This was interpreted as a sign of dragon mischief. The work of Jing Fang, "Yi Feihou," states: "Dragons are difficult creatures to deal with. They are symbols of the heavens and of monarchs. If the heavens are harmed and the righteousness of the monarch is damaged, the dragon will also be harmed. Fighting symbolizes military conflict." At that time, Emperor Wu of Liang had just ascended to the throne, and rebellions by Chen Bozhi and Liu Jilian occurred, leading to widespread unrest across the realm.
In the sixth month of the fifth year of the Putong era, dragons were seen fighting at Qua Wangbei, then headed west to Jianling City. Wherever they passed, trees were broken, with lengths of several dozen feet. This was similar to the omens reported in the second year of Tianjian. The broken trees in Jianling foretold impending calamity and war for the nation, and the imperial mausoleum would also be destroyed. At that time, the emperor was preoccupied with scholarly pursuits and discussions, resulting in a frivolous and lax attitude within the nation. The virtue of the king had been damaged, hence the emergence of the dragon's omen. However, the emperor remained oblivious to this. In the first year of Taiqing, dragons were seen fighting in the waters of Lizhou, with rolling waves and mist, where people saw a white dragon running south, chased by a black dragon. That year, Hou Jing surrendered with his troops, and the emperor, without precautions, accepted him, instilling fear among the populace. Soon after, disaster struck, resulting in the emperor's death from overwhelming anxiety.
In the summer of the tenth year of Datong, one night during a thunderstorm, a dragon fell into a family's well in Yanling. The next morning, when people saw it, the dragon was enormous, roughly the size of a donkey. People wanted to attack it with spears, but suddenly saw several large snakes in the courtyard and house, as thick as the hull of a large ship, measuring several hundred hu. The family was terrified and scattered in all directions. The "Hong Fan Wuxing Zhuan" states, "The dragon is masculine, representing nobility. It should be in the sky or on the ground, not appearing in the towns and houses of ordinary people. The well represents a deep place, and the princes will have disasters of being imprisoned. This reflects the emperor's failure to cultivate virtue." Later, Hou Jing rebelled and indeed imprisoned and killed Emperor Jianwen in the wine cellar, and royal princes and nobles were all imprisoned and died tragically.
In the eleventh year of Taijian, a dragon appeared in a pond in South Yanzhou, similar to the omen that appeared in the tenth year of the Datong period of the Liang Dynasty. Not long after, the later emperor ascended the throne, becoming arrogant and indulgent, neglecting state affairs, and acting without moderation. Eventually, the country was destroyed, and he was ultimately imprisoned.
In the first year of Wuding in the Eastern Wei Dynasty, a large snake appeared in Wulao City. At that time, Li, the wife of Gao Zhongmi, the governor of Beiyu Province, was beautiful and intelligent. The crown prince, Gao Cheng, fell in love with her, which made Gao Zhongmi uneasy. He rebelled with Wulao City, secretly colluded with Western Wei, and a fierce battle erupted in Heyang. Gao Huan (Emperor Shenwu) was forced to flee by the Western Wei army, and thousands of people died.
In the ninth year of Tianbao in the Later Qi Dynasty, a seven to eight zhang long dragon appeared in the main hall of Qizhou, similar to the omen that appeared in the tenth year of Datong. At that time, the kings of Changshan and Guangling wielded significant power, but the emperor did not want to suppress them. The emperor died the next year, and the crown prince, Yin Si, took the throne. King Xiao Yan of Changshan indeed deposed the emperor, imprisoning and killing him.
In the first year of Heqing, a dragon appeared in the bathhouse in Jizhou! The fortune teller said this was similar to what happened in the ninth year of the Tianbao era. Previously, Prince Pingqin Guiyan followed the decree of Emperor Zhao to establish Prince Bai Nian as the heir. However, Guiyan ended up crowning Prince Changguang Zhan, who later became Emperor Wucheng. As for Prince Bai Nian, he was deposed and became Prince Leling, eventually being imprisoned and dying. Ah, fate can be so unpredictable!
In the fourth year of Tiantong, someone in Guixiang cut a dead tree and found a yellow dragon with a broken leg, dead in the tree hole. At the time, everyone said this was a bad omen, as dragons symbolize kings; a dead dragon in a dead tree is not a good sign! As expected, Emperor Wucheng passed away that year.
In the third year of Wuping, a dragon appeared in a well in Handan, emitting colorful dragon qi, soaring into the sky! A dragon was also found in a dry well at a Buddhist temple in Jijun County! The fortune teller said this was similar to what happened in the first year of Heqing. Later, the last ruler of the state surrendered to the Zhou Dynasty and was eventually killed.
In the seventh year of Wuping, under Zhaoyuan Tower in Bingzhou, a red snake and a black snake fought, lasting for many days until the red snake died. Red is the color of Qi State, black is the color of Zhou State; when two snakes fight and one dies, it's clearly a sign of doom! Later, the last ruler trusted a treacherous minister, fought against the Zhou army in Jinzhou, and even handed the army over to the treacherous Gao Anagong, who ended up betraying them, truly reaping the consequences of their actions! Eventually, the last ruler was captured by the Zhou army.
Prince Langye Yan demolished a white horse pagoda in the Northern Palace, built during the time of Shi Zhao. As a result, a giant white snake several yards long appeared, slithering about before vanishing. At that time, Prince Langye Yan was arrogant and reckless, not taking the consequences of his actions into account, and even when confronted with such ominous signs, he failed to heed the warning, leading to an unfortunate end.
In the fifth year of the Jiande reign of the Later Zhou Dynasty, a black dragon fell dead in Bozhou. The dragon is a symbol of the monarch, black is the symbolic color of the Zhou Dynasty, and the dragon fell dead, which is a very bad omen! At that time, the crown prince was unfit, and the emperor was very worried. Honest ministers such as Wang Gui and Yuwen Xiaobo repeatedly requested the removal of the crown prince, but the emperor did not agree. Two years later, the emperor died, and the crown prince ascended the throne, and he brutally killed the Prince of Qi and Xiaobo, leading to the eventual destruction of the country.
In the fourth year of the Renshou reign, a dragon was seen in the well of the Governor's Office in Daizhou! This dragon would sometimes turn into an iron horse, sometimes into an armored soldier, and even bend bows and shoot arrows! The iron horse is associated with calamity, and shooting arrows is like shooting demons, indicating that there will be war among the princes, and even someone will be imprisoned! At that time, Prince Liang of Han was secretly plotting a rebellion, so this served as a warning to him! Liang did not listen, indeed rebelled, failed, was deposed as a commoner, and died after being imprisoned for several years.
This guy Hou Jing proclaimed himself king and emperor in Jiangnan, and before every battle, if the white horse he rode raised its head, neighed, and pawed the ground restlessly, then he would surely win; if it hung its head low, then he would surely lose. Once in a battle in Xizhou, his white horse suddenly lay down motionless, despite Hou Jing's prayers and beatings. It was later proven that there was a problem with the horse, a clear sign of trouble ahead! The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says: "The horse is a symbol of the military, indicating that war is about to happen, so the horse will show strange phenomena." Hou Jing lost that battle miserably.
In the fifth year of the Taijian reign of the Chen Dynasty, a horse in Hengzhou unexpectedly grew horns! The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says: "A horse growing horns is also a sign of war, indicating failure and destruction." During that period, Emperor Chen Xuan sent Wu Mingche to lead troops to fight against the forces of the Zhou Dynasty in Lvliang. After many years of fighting, the army suffered a total defeat, and Wu Mingche was captured by the forces of the Zhou Dynasty.
During the Tianbao era of the Northern Qi, a horse with a horn between its ears, looking like a sheep's tail, appeared in the Guangzong area. The "Jing Fang Yi Zhuan" says, "The horse will grow a horn only when the emperor personally leads the army into battle." Four years later, the Khitan invaded the border, prompting Emperor Wenxuan to personally lead the army to fight.
In the fourth year of the Daye era of the Sui dynasty, many horses in Taiyuan died, which angered the emperor, prompting him to send people to investigate. The stable manager said, "Every night, the horses in the stable inexplicably frightened themselves, which is why they died." The emperor then had a wizard look into it, and the wizard, aware that the emperor planned to go to war in Liaodong, echoed the emperor's thoughts, saying, "The late emperor sent Yang Su and Shi Wansui to attack Liaodong with ghost soldiers!" The emperor was delighted to hear this and let the stable manager go. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says, "Going against the will of heaven, the horses died in large numbers." At that time, the emperor traveled around every year, going to the Great Wall in the north and to Qiemo in the west. The country was left vulnerable, and it seemed heaven was warning him: with the horses dead, stop wandering around! But the emperor did not listen, and eventually faced the downfall of his empire.
In the eleventh year of the Daye era, horses in the three counties of Henan and Fufeng grew several-inch-long horns, mirroring the situation during the Tianbao era. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says, "Horses growing horns are also a sign of war, signaling impending failure and destruction." During that time, the emperor personally led the army to attack Goryeo for several years.
In the first year of Yining, while the emperor was at Jiangdu Palace, many horses mysteriously died in the dragon horse stable, with hundreds dying in just ten days, reminiscent of the fourth year of the Daye era.
