*Disaster Response during the Five Dynasties Period*

In the first year of the Tianjian era of Emperor Wu of Liang, on the day of Renyin in August, the comet lingered near the Southern Dipper. The diviners said, "This indicates a sharp rise in grain prices, poor harvests, severe droughts, frequent fires, disasters in the Wu and Yue regions, and the death of the prime minister." That year, there was indeed a severe drought, and a dou of rice was priced at five thousand coins, causing many people to starve to death. By May of the following year, the Minister of Works Fan Yun had passed away.

In May of the second year, on the day of Bingchen, the moon was in opposition to the Heart star. The diviners said, "Rebellious ministers and traitorous sons will appear, and within three years, the state will perish." Indeed, by the fourth year, the Governor of Jiaozhou, Li Kai, rebelled. On the day of Bingzi in July, the bright star was in opposition to the Xuanyuan star.

In the sixth month of the fourth year, on the day of Renxu, the planet of fortune could even be seen during the day. The diviners said, "The planet of fortune is yellow and moist in color, casting clear shadows, signifying a bountiful harvest." That year, there was indeed a bountiful harvest, with a he of rice costing only thirty coins. The diviners also said, "The stars and the sun are vying for brightness, indicating a decline in military power and a rise in civil governance." From then on, Emperor Wu of Liang began to value civil governance, personally lecturing, and throughout the Taiqing era, military affairs were deprioritized. In the month of Gengzi in August, the Elder Star appeared. "The appearance of the Elder Star indicates that the ruler will have a long life." Since then, every year after the autumn equinox, the Elder Star would appear in the southern sky of the constellation Shen and would disappear by the spring equinox, indicating that Emperor Wu would live a long life.

In the ninth month of the seventh year, on the day of Sihai, the moon was in opposition to the Eastern Well star. The diviners said, "There will be a flood." That year, a great flood indeed occurred in the capital.

In the ninth month of the tenth year, on the day of Bingshen, the northwestern sky thundered, and red gas billowed down to the ground. The diviners said, "This is the Celestial Dog star; wherever it travels, bloodshed will follow." In December of that year, Ma Xianjun scored a decisive victory against the Wei army, beheading over a hundred thousand men and recovering Qushan City. On the new moon of Renxu in December, there was also a solar eclipse that occurred at four degrees in the Ox constellation.

In the thirteenth year of the second month of the Bingwu year, the planet Taibai moved abnormally, lingering near the Tian Guan Xing. The diviners said, "This predicts that major transportation routes will be blocked, and wars will occur." In the same year, the planet Tianxing also lingered near the Tian Jiang Xing. The diviners said, "There will be blockages in rivers, breaches in embankments, and civil engineering projects will be undertaken." That year, Emperor Liang Wu mobilized a large army to build the Fu Shan dam to control the water level of the Huai River. By the fourteenth year, Tianxing left the Tian Jiang Xing, but the dam failed, resulting in catastrophic floods.

In the fourteenth year of the tenth month of the year Xinyou, Taibai clashed with the Nandou star.

In the seventeenth year of the eighth month of the Wuchen year, the moon obscured the Pleiades.

In the first year of the Puyuan era, in the month of Bingzi, a solar eclipse occurred. The diviners said, "A solar eclipse, as yin energy encroaches upon yang energy, foretells major floods." In the same year in July, the Yangtze River, the Huai River, and the sea also experienced catastrophic flooding. In September, a star appeared in the east, shining like a flame. "The appearance of the Imperial Star predicts internal turmoil and rebellions by the military." Three years later, the governor of Yizhou, Wen Senglang, indeed rebelled.

On the day of the new moon in the eleventh month of an unspecified year, a solar eclipse occurred, and Taibai could still be seen during the day.

Two years later, in the third month of the Bingwu year, the planet Tianxing entered the Nandou star. On the day of Gengshen, a lunar eclipse occurred. In the fifth month of Jiyou, Taibai was visible in broad daylight. In the sixth month of Guiwei, Taibai crossed the sky. In the ninth month of Renzi, Taibai clashed with the Right Assistant star.

In the year of Gui-Mao in the first month of the Common Era, the Venus and Jupiter stars were in conflict in the Ox constellation. The divination stated: "The ruler of the nation will face danger, and the regime will easily change." In the following year, in March, the era was renamed, and a general amnesty was declared. In the eighth month of the first year of Datong, on the day of Jia-Shen, the moon obscured the Tian star. In the intercalary month of Gui-You, the moon again obscured the Tian star. The divination said: "There will be great funerals, the world will be without a ruler, and the national regime will change hands." Later, in the ninth month of the first year of Datong, on the day of Gui-Si, the emperor went to the Tongtai Temple to offer himself, and the princes and ministers spent vast amounts of wealth to redeem the emperor. In the tenth month of Ji-You, the emperor returned to the palace, issued a general amnesty, and renamed the era. In the third year of Datong, the crown prince's death fulfilled the omens of a world without a ruler, regime changes, and great funerals.

In the intercalary month of Ren-Xu in the first year of Datong, the Mars star was in conflict with the Ghost constellation and the Accumulated Corpses star. The divination said: "There will be great funerals, and great wars will occur; the army will be defeated, and the generals will be killed." In the following year, Xiao Wan led troops to support Bazhou but was defeated by the Liangzhou army of Wei, and Xiao Wan was killed.

In the seventh month of the year, on the day of Jia-Chen, stars fell like rain. The divination said: "Stars falling, the Yang energy has lost its position; this is a sign of disaster." It also said: "Stars falling like rain, the people will rebel, prompting the deployment of a specialized army to suppress the uprising." It further stated: "The powerful will be troubled." Later, Hou Jing rebelled and caused chaos, the emperor died of worry, and the people scattered, all fulfilling the omens of the divination.

In the first month of the year, on the day of Ji-You, a long comet appeared.

In the fourth month of the year, on the day of Ding-Mao, the Mars star was positioned in the Southern Dipper. The divination said: "The Mars star entering and remaining in the Southern Dipper will lead to treacherous ministers plotting rebellion, regime changes, and dynastic transitions." In December of that year, the governor of Northern Liangzhou, Lan Qin, mobilized an army to revolt, and in the following year, the era was renamed to the first year of Datong.

In the third year of Datong, in the second month, on the day of Yi-Chou, the Jupiter star eclipsed the Jian star. The divination said: "There will be treasonous ministers." That year, bandits rose in Kuaiji Mountain. Seven years later, the governor of Jiaozhou, Li Ben, mobilized an army to rebel.

In the year X, on the Xin Chou day in October, a comet appeared in the Southern Dipper constellation. At first, it was just over a foot long, pointing southeast, and gradually grew to more than ten feet long. On the Yi Mao day in November, the comet disappeared after passing the Lou star. The prophecy stated, "There will be those who plot to claim kingship in the world." Eight years later, in the first month, a commoner named Liu Jingong from Ancheng utilized sorcery to incite a rebellion, amassing tens of thousands of followers. Nine years later, Li Ben declared himself emperor in Jiaozhou.

In the second year of Taiqing, in May, two moons appeared. The prophecy indicated, "The country will descend into chaos, ultimately leading to its downfall."

On Ren Wu day in the first month of 551, Mars remained in the Heart constellation, and the prophecy indicated, "This is an ominous sign for the ruler." On the Yi You day of the same year, Venus appeared during the day, and the prophecy stated, "Within three years, there will be great calamities, the world will undergo a dynastic change, with strong nations faltering and weak nations rising." On Bing Zi day in March, Mars lingered in the Heart constellation again, and the prophecy foretold, "The ruler will be displaced, and the monarch will leave the palace." It further foretold, "The common people will perish from hunger, the entire nation will mourn, and chaos will engulf the land." That year, Emperor Wu of Liang was imprisoned, ultimately passing away. In July, a great famine occurred in the Jiujiang region, leading to the mutual slaughter of the common people, resulting in the deaths of around 140,000 to 150,000. On Wu Wu day in September, the moon was positioned in the Dipper constellation, obscuring the Star of Destiny (Jupiter), and the prophecy stated, "The world will lose its ruler." Subsequently, Hou Jing usurped the throne and killed Emperor Wu of Liang.

After Emperor Jianwen ascended to the throne, on Bing Yin day in the first month of the first year of the Dabaos, the moon's light appeared during the day. The prophecy stated, "The appearance of the moon's light during the day indicates secret plots, and the ruler will flee." It also stated, "With the moon shining brightly during the day, treachery will arise, and there will be attempts to usurp the ruler's authority." Later, Hou Jing usurped the throne and killed Emperor Jianwen, resulting in national turmoil and the monarch's death, fulfilling the prophecy and signaling a great calamity and dynastic change.

During Emperor Yuan's reign, on Jia Wu day in the ninth month of the third year of Chengsheng, the moon clashed with the stars in the Heart constellation. The prophecy indicated, "There will be rebellious ministers, ominous signs for the ruler, and the country will perish." Three years later, Emperor Yuan was captured by the Zhou army, and the Chen dynasty replaced the Liang dynasty, leading to the fall of the Liang dynasty.

In the third year (of the Yongding era) of Emperor Wu of Chen, on the day of the new moon in September, the moon entered the Southern Dipper (asterism). The prophecy indicated: "The moon entering the Southern Dipper suggests that the noble will face troubles." Another interpretation was: "The crown prince will face disaster." Two years later, Emperor Wu of Chen passed away, and Crown Prince Chen Chang was being held as a hostage in the Zhou dynasty at that time, with Emperor Wen ascending the throne. Later, when Chen Chang returned to the country, he was secretly assassinated by agents of Hou Andu.

On the day of the new moon in May of the year 567, a solar eclipse occurred. The prophecy indicated: "A solar eclipse signifies that the ruler will be harmed." It also stated: "The emperor's virtue will diminish due to the solar eclipse." On the day of Gengzi in June, the Tiansheng, Yuesheng, and Venus stars appeared simultaneously. The interpretation suggested: "The conjunction of Venus with Tiansheng and Yuesheng stars indicates that there will be diseases and internal strife."

On the day of Xinhai in May of the first year of the Tianjia era of Emperor Wen, Mars crossed into the star representing the right law enforcer. The prophecy indicated: "Ministers will have worries, and the enforcers will be executed." Four years later, Sima Hou Andu was executed.

On the day of Guichou in September, a comet appeared, measuring four feet long, radiating brightly and pointing southwest. The prophecy indicated: "The appearance of a comet indicates that the armies of enemy states will mobilize, and those who occupy advantageous terrain will be victorious." That year, the Zhou general Dugu Sheng led an army to attack Baxiang and was defeated by Hou Jian.

In May of 154 BC, the Star of Fortune (Jupiter) was positioned near the Southern Dipper constellation. "In the second year of May, the Star of Fortune guards the Southern Dipper." In June, Mars crossed into the Eastern Well constellation. "In June, Mars crossed into the Eastern Well." In July, Mars entered the Ghost constellation. "In July, Mars entered the Ghost." On the day of Wuchan, Mars again crossed into the Axe Quality star. "On the day of Wuchan, Mars crossed into the Axe Quality." In October, Mars moved into the right gate of the Taiwei courtyard. "In October, Mars moved into the right gate of the Taiwei courtyard."

In the following year, which was 153 BC, during the leap month, Mars was in retrograde and was in opposition to the minister star. "In the third year of the leap month, the star of Mars was in retrograde, in opposition to the minister star." On the day of the Jiazi, Venus was in opposition to the Five Chariots star and the Filling star. "On the day of the Jiazi, Venus was in opposition to the Five Chariots and Filling stars." In July, Venus was in opposition to the Ghost Carriage star. "In July, Venus was in opposition to the Ghost Carriage." On the day of Guiyin in August, the Moon was in opposition to the Southern Dipper star. "On the day of Guiyin in August, the Moon was in opposition to the Southern Dipper." On the day of Bingwu, the Moon was in opposition to the Cowherd star. "On Bingwu, the Moon was in opposition to the Cowherd." On the day of Gengshen, Venus entered the Taiwei enclosure. "On Gengshen, Venus entered Taiwei." On the day of Dingchou in November, the Moon was in opposition to the left leg of the Bi constellation. "On Dingchou in November, the Moon was in opposition to the left leg of Bi." On the day of Xinsi, Mars was in opposition to the Year star. "On Xinsi, Mars was in opposition to the Year star." On the day of Wuzi, the Moon was in opposition to the Horn star. "On Wuzi, the Moon was in opposition to the Horn." On the day of Gengyin, the Moon entered the Di star. "On Gengyin, the Moon entered Di."

On the day of Gui Chou in June of 152 BC, Venus was in opposition to the right Law Enforcement star. "In the fourth year, on the day of Gui Chou in June, Venus was in opposition to the right Law Enforcement star." On the day of Wuzi in July, Mars was in opposition to the Filling star. "On the day of Wuzi in July, Mars was in opposition to the Filling star." On the day of Jiawu in August, Mars was in opposition to the Xuanyuan star. "On the day of Jiawu in August, Mars was in opposition to the Xuanyuan star." On the day of Dingwei, Venus was in opposition to the Fang star. "On Dingwei, Venus was in opposition to the Fang star." On the day of Wuyin in September, Mars entered the Taiwei enclosure and was in opposition to the right Law Enforcement star. "On Wuyin in September, Mars entered Taiwei and was in opposition to the right Law Enforcement star." On the day of Guiwei, Venus entered the Southern Dipper. "On Guiwei, Venus entered the Southern Dipper." The divination result was: "Venus entering the Dipper will bring great chaos to the world, ministers will conspire against the ruler, and the state will undergo a change in governance." It also said: "The ruler will either die or be deposed." And "The world will receive titles and wealth." Later, King Ancheng became the Grand Tutor, deposed the Young Emperor, and established himself, changing positions and receiving new titles, confirming these prophecies. "On the day of Xinmao, Mars was in opposition to the left Law Enforcement star." On the day of Xinyou in November, Mars was in opposition to the right Law Enforcement star. "On the day of Xinyou in November, Mars was in opposition to the right Law Enforcement star." On the day of Jiaxu, the Moon was in opposition to the left leg of the Bi constellation. "On Jiaxu, the Moon was in opposition to the left leg of Bi."

In the first month of the year 151 BC, on the day of Jiazi, the moon was in conjunction with the star Kui in the Bi constellation. "In the fifth year, in the first month of the year of Jiazi, the moon was in conjunction with the star Kui in the Bi constellation." On the day of Dingmao, the moon was in conjunction with a specific star. "Dingmao, the moon was in conjunction with a star." On the day of Gengzi in the fourth month, Venus and Jupiter were in conjunction in the Kui constellation, with Venus in the south and Jupiter in the north, approximately two feet apart. "In the fourth month of Gengzi, Venus and Jupiter were in conjunction in Kui, with Venus in the south and Jupiter in the north, approximately two feet apart." On the day of Renyin, the moon entered the Di constellation and was in conjunction with Mars, while Venus and Jupiter were in conjunction in the Lou constellation, about one foot apart. "On Renyin, the moon entered Di, in conjunction with Mars, while Venus and Jupiter were in conjunction in Lou, about one foot apart." On the day of Guimao, the moon was in conjunction with the star above Fang. "Guimao, the moon was in conjunction with the star above Fang." On the day of Gengwu in the fifth month, Mars was retrograde for twenty-one days, in conjunction with the stars in the southeast and southwest of Di. "In the fifth month of Gengwu, Mars was retrograde for twenty-one days, in conjunction with the stars in the southeast and southwest of Di." The divination results indicated: "The moon has treacherous ministers." "The ruler cannot leave, there are hidden soldiers between the palace halls." And "When the ruler dies, there will be amnesty." Two years later, the young emperor was deposed, confirming these prophecies. "In the sixth month of Bingshen, the moon was in conjunction with Kang." On the day of Wuyin in the seventh month, the moon was in conjunction with the star in the Bi constellation. "In the seventh month of Wuyin, the moon was in conjunction with the star in Bi." On the leap tenth month of Gengshen, the moon was in conjunction with the star Altair. "In the leap tenth month of Gengshen, the moon was in conjunction with Altair." On the day of Bingzi, the moon was once again in conjunction with the star Zuo Zhifa. "On Bingzi, the moon was once again in conjunction with Zuo Zhifa." On the day of Yiwu in the eleventh month, the moon eclipsed the star in the Bi constellation. "In the eleventh month of Yiwu, the moon eclipsed the star in the Bi constellation."

In the sixth day of the first month of 154 BC, it was the day of the Ji Hai, when the bright star (Venus) was in conjunction with the red star (Mars), with only a two-inch separation between them. The divination result was: "There will be war and death in the wilderness, and a new marquis will be established." On the fourteenth day of the third month, after the sun set and before the stars appeared, a large and bright white meteor suddenly appeared, resembling a dipper, flying south from near the Taiwei star with a tail over a foot long. The divination result was: "There will be war and death." On the fourteenth day of the fourth month, the moon was in conjunction with the Xuan Yuan star. The divination result was: "The empress will encounter difficulties." On the fourteenth day of the fifth month, the bright star (Venus) was in conjunction with the Xuan Yuan star again. The divination result was: "The empress will lose power." Another saying was: "Disaster will arise from all directions." Later that year, the young emperor was overthrown, and the Empress Dowager Ci Xun also passed away. On the sixth day of the sixth month, the moon was in conjunction with the Di Su star. On the eighth day of the sixth month, a comet appeared, over ten feet long. The divination result was: "Conspiracy, deceit, and evil deeds will rise." Another saying was: "There will be a fire in the palace." Later that year, Prince Ancheng was appointed Grand Secretary, leading the military and political power of the country, deposing the young emperor and proclaiming himself as king, which confirmed the earlier omens of conspiracy. On the fifth day of the eighth month, the moon obscured the Pi Xiu star. On the third day of the eighth month, the moon and the bright star (Venus) were in conjunction, their lights intertwining, located three feet south of the Taiwei star. On the eighth day of the ninth month, the bright star (Venus) was in conjunction with the Left Law star. On the tenth day of the ninth month, the bright star (Venus) was in conjunction with the Right Law star. On the fourteenth day of the ninth month, the bright star (Venus) was in conjunction with the Left Law star again. On the sixteenth day of the ninth month, the moon was in conjunction with the Shang Xiang star, and the bright star (Venus) was in conjunction with the red star (Mars). That night, the moon was in conjunction with the bright star (Venus) again. The divination result was: "There will be war and death at home and abroad, and a new marquis will be established." The following year, the emperor died, confirming the omen of the young emperor's deposition.

On the sixth day of the second month of 153 BC, the sun was dim, and crows were flying everywhere. The divination indicated: "The king will face calamity." It was Gengwu day, the boundary between the states of Wu and Chu. On the first day of the fourth month, a solar halo appeared, with a white arc passing through it. On the twenty-seventh day of that month, the emperor died.

In the first year of the reign of Emperor Feidi, on the sixth day of the fifth month, the moon obscured the 'Female Consort' star near Xuan Yuan. The divination indicated: "The empress will face troubles." The following year, Empress Cixun died. On the twenty-seventh day of the fifth month, the moon obscured the 'Chief of Law' star.

In the first year of Guangda, on the first day of the first month, the moon obscured the Xuan Yuan star. The divination indicated: "A woman will rule." On another day in August, the moon obscured the Weeping Star. The divination indicated: "There will be mourning and weeping." The following year, both the Empress Dowager and the King of Linhai died, just as the divination predicted. In the year of Renwu, the Zhen and Xingchen stars gathered in Zhenxiu. In the ninth month, the Chen star collided with Venus. The divination indicated: "A Marquis will be appointed." In the year of Jiwu, the moon obscured the Star of Years. The divination indicated: "The country will lose its ruler." In December, the moon obscured the Star of Years again. In the year of Xinmao, the moon obscured the Construction Star. The divination indicated: "Great calamity will befall a nobleman."

In the second year of Guangda, on the first few days of the first month, the moon obscured the Year Star. Divination said: "The country will lose its ruler." In May, the moon blocked the Venus star. In June, the Venus star interfered with the Right Law Star. In the year of Renzi, a comet appeared to the east of the Di constellation. In August, the moon obscured the Taiwei star. In September, the Venus star went retrograde and encountered the Town Star in the Horn constellation. Divination said: "There will be an assembly of the white-clad." It also said: "The countries aligned under these two stars will lose land and experience war." In the year of Wuwu, the Venus star appeared during the day. Divination said: "The Venus star appearing during the day indicates a change of dynasty and ruler." In November, the Year Star lingered near the Right Law Star, and the moon obscured the stars to the southeast of Taiwei. The Venus star entered the Di constellation. In December, Empress Dowager Cixun deposed the emperor, making him the Linhai King. In the fourth month of the second year of Taijian, the Linhai King died, which all fulfilled the prophecy.

In the seventh year of Emperor Xuan, on the day of Bingxu in April, an unusual phenomenon appeared near the Horn constellation. Divination said: "The ruler will die." In May, the comet interfered with the Right Law Star. On the day of Renzi, the comet again interfered with the Right Law Star.

On the day of Guihai in the second month of the tenth year of Taijian, the sun had black spots. Divination said: "The country will lose territory, and rebel forces will emerge." On the day of Jiazi, Wu Mingche's army was defeated at Lüliang, and the soldiers were all captured by the Zhou army. The following year, the Zhou dynasty occupied the entire Huainan region. In October, the moon obscured the Mars star. Divination said: "The country will fall, the ruler will perish, there will be large-scale wars, the army will be defeated, and the generals will be killed." In March of the following year, Wu Mingche was once again defeated at Lüliang, and thirteen years later the emperor died, all of which fulfilled the prophecy— the country fell, and the ruler perished.

On the day of Jichou in the eleventh year of Taijian, the Year Star, Venus, and the Chen Star gathered in the Eastern Well constellation.

In a certain year before Christ, on the day of Renyin in February, a white rainbow emerged in the west. Divination said: "There will be a passing." Later, thirteen years later, the emperor died.

On the Wu Wu day in October, the moon covered the Cowherd Star, appearing in the sky over the Wu and Yue regions. The divination foretold: "That country will perish, and the ruler will have concerns." The following year, the emperor died. In the year of Xin You, the Planet of Fortune was in conflict with the law. On the day of Gui You in December, the Chen Star was positioned above the Venus Star. On the day of Jia Xu, the Chen Star and the Venus Star eclipsed each other. The divination foretold: "There will be a large-scale war." In the year of Xin Si, a comet appeared in the southwest. The divination foretold: "There will be military conflicts and deaths." The following year, the emperor died, and then Wang Shuling of Shixing rebelled.

On the day of Ren Xu in the first month of the first year of the Later Shu's Era of Great Virtue, the Peng Star appeared. The divination said: "There will definitely be events of a fallen country and treacherous ministers." Later, the emperor went to the Grand Emperor Temple, humbling himself like a servant, hoping to seek blessings from the gods, completely ignoring the affairs of the state, and was deceived by Shi Wenqing and others, ultimately leading to the downfall of the country. "The Peng Star has appeared. The divination says: 'There will surely be a fallen country and treacherous ministers.'"

In the first year of Wei Pu Tai, in October, the Planet of Fortune, the Comet, the Filling Star, and the Venus Star all gathered in the Zhi Shen constellation, shining brightly and immensely. The divination foretold: "A ruler will rise." In that month, Qi Gaozu raised an army in Xindu and defeated Er Zhu Zhao in the spring of the second year of the revival, marking the start of his dominance. "In the first year of Wei Pu Tai, in October, the Planet of Fortune, the Comet, the Filling Star, and the Venus Star gathered in Zhi Shen, their colors very bright and large. The divination says: 'A ruler will surely rise.'"

In the fourth year of Wei Wu Ding, on the day of Ding Wei in September, Gaozu besieged Yubi City, and a star fell in the camp, making all the donkeys bray. The divination foretold: "Defeat the army and slay the general." Gaozu was unwell and died on the day of Bing Wu in the first month of the fifth year. "In the fourth year of Wei Wu Ding, on the day of Ding Wei in September, Gaozu besieged Yubi City, and a star fell in the camp, making all the donkeys bray. The divination foretold: 'Defeat the army and slay the general.'"

Emperor Wenxuan of Qi, in the first year of Tianbao, in the twelfth month on the day of Jia Shen, Mars transited the first star of the northern part of the Mansion and the Hook and Loop stars. The divination said, "There will be a minister rebelling." In the second year, on the day of Ren Chen in the second month, the Grand Commandant Peng Le did indeed conspire to rebel and was executed.

In the eighth year, on the day of Ji Hai in the second month, the annual star stayed at the Shao Wei star for sixty-three days. The divination said, "There will be chaos among the officials." In the fifth month on the day of Gui Mao, the annual star transited the Tai Wei General star. The divination said, "The general will face troubles, and ministers will die." In the tenth year of May, more than forty members of the royal family were executed. In the first year of Qianming, Yang Zunyan and others were also executed, fulfilling the predictions of chaos among the officials, generals facing troubles, and ministers dying.

In the eighth year, on the day of Jia Chen in the seventh month, the moon covered the Heart star. The divination said, "The monarch will face disasters." In the tenth year of October, the emperor died.

In the ninth year, in the second month, Mars transited the Zhi star of the Ghost star. The divination said, "The use of force will occur, and there will be a major funeral." On the day of Jia Wu in the third month, Mars transited the Xuan Yuan star. The divination said, "The female ruler will face misfortune." In the tenth year of May, the Wei family royal members were executed, and in October, the emperor died, fulfilling the predictions of the use of force, a major funeral, and misfortune for the female ruler.

In June of the year 610, a celestial phenomenon appeared in which the comet invaded the well and axe constellation, coinciding with the appearance of the Venus star. The divination result was: "The child represents the dark abyss, the division of Qi; the ruler will see killings, and the ministers will be executed, with the use of execution tools." This meant that the ruler of the State of Qi (the division) would have people killed, ministers would be executed, and execution tools would be used. In February of the following year, Grand Chancellor Wang Changshan executed several officials, including Minister of Personnel Yang Zunyan, Right Minister Yan Zixian, General Ke Zhuhuntian, and Palace Attendant Song Qindao. In August, the young emperor was deposed and demoted to King of Jinan.

In the first year of Qianming's reign after his deposition, in March, the comet (Hades) entered the Xuanyuan constellation. The divination stated: "The omen for the female ruler is unfavorable." As a result, in April of the following year, the empress dowager died.

Subsequently, in April of the second year of Emperor Suzong's reign, a solar eclipse occurred. The divination said: "The child represents the dark abyss, the division of Qi." In July, the comet entered the Ghost Mansion and again invaded the Ghost Quality star. The divination stated: "There will be great mourning." In November, the emperor died suddenly from illness.

In July of the first year of Emperor Wucheng's reign, the Venus star invaded the Ghost star. The divination said:

In the first month of the fourth year, the planet Venus was in conjunction with the planet Mars, with both being two inches apart, in the constellation of Kuisu. On the Jiachen day, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter appeared simultaneously in the constellation Lousu. The oracle declared: "Jia represents Qi. If the three stars align, it signifies a shocking and sudden disruption, resulting in military losses, a change of lords, and a shift in national governance." This meant that the state of Qi would suffer military disasters and turmoil, resulting in a change of lords and a transition of political power. In March, a comet was observed. The oracle foretold: "Discard the old and embrace the new; there will be a change of kings." By April, the emperor transferred the throne to the crown prince and changed the era name.

In the first year of the Tian Tong era, in June, a comet appeared near the Wenchang star, measuring several inches in length, aligned with the General star, and then passed through the western boundary of the Ziwei Palace into the Weisu constellation, gradually growing to over ten feet long, directed towards the Shisu and Bixu constellations. More than a hundred days later, it disappeared between the Xusu and Weisu constellations. The oracle foretold: "There will be great losses, a fallen nation, and a change in governance." In December of the fourth year, the retired emperor died.

On the night of May 5th, 573 AD (the third year of Emperor Wu of Zhou's Jian De era), red gas was observed in the northwest, shooting up into the sky, and disappeared only at midnight. On October 10th, red gas appeared again multiple times in the northwest sky. The diviners predicted: "A large-scale war is imminent." Later, Emperor Wu of Zhou led a great army to attack Northern Qi, leading to a major battle that fulfilled the earlier prophecy.

In the year 574 AD (the fourth year of Jiande), in June, a comet appeared near the Dongjing constellation. The diviners said, "There will be great chaos, and the national power will change hands." In July, a comet appeared between the Fang and Xin constellations, its color resembling white cotton and its size comparable to a dou, moving eastward. In August, it entered the Heavenly Market, gradually growing to four zhang long, passing through the Huguasu, Xusu, and Weisu constellations, entering Shisu, and then passing through the Li Gong constellation. In September, it entered the Kuai constellation and disappeared after reaching the Lou constellation. The comet served as an omen of chaos. The diviners said, "War and disorder will occur together, the nation will be thrown into chaos and change dynasties, and ministers will be executed." Subsequently, the father of Gao Wei, the last ruler of the Northern Qi dynasty, Gao Yang (the retired emperor), passed away. By July of the second year of Wuping (573 AD), the military leader Kudi Fulian and the Imperial Secretary Wang Ziyi, acting under the orders of Langya's Wang Gao Yan, forged an edict to execute the Minister of Personnel and Prince of Huainan, Gao Shikai, at Nantai. Kudi Fulian and the others were executed later that same day, and the Right Minister Feng Zicong was also given death. This fulfilled the prophecy of great chaos in the nation.

In the year 575 AD (the fifth year of Jiande), on the day of Wuchan in February, the Year Star went into retrograde, obscuring the General Star of the Taiwei constellation. The diviners said, "Great events will occur in the world, and among the ministers assisting the emperor, some will be killed." On the day of Jiawu in May, Mars invaded the Ghost constellation and the Accumulated Corpses star. "Jia" represents the Qi state. The diviners said, "Ministers will be executed, war will break out on a large scale, torture devices will be used, and there will be great funerals." By September of the second year of Wuping, Wang Gao Yan of Langya was killed; in May of the third year of Wuping, the Right Chancellor and Prince of Xianyang, Huli Mingyue, was killed; in July of the fourth year of Wuping, Lanling Wang Gao Changgong was killed. These individuals were all royal relatives and notable generals of the Northern Qi. In October of the fourth year of Wuping, Cui Jishu and others were also executed, all of which confirmed the prophecy regarding the use of torture devices.

On a certain day in August of the year 573 AD, the stars Tiansheng, Suixing, and Taibai appeared simultaneously in the Di constellation, marking the division of the Song state. The divination results stated: "There will be wars and casualties both at home and abroad, and a prince will be established." Sure enough, in October of the following year, the general Wu Mingche of the Chen Kingdom attacked Pengcheng. At that time, officials including Cui Jishu, Zhang Diao, Pei Ze, Guo Zun, and Feng Xiaoyan advised the emperor not to go north to Bingzhou. The emperor was furious and had them all killed, which fulfilled the prophecy of "wars and casualties both at home and abroad." On a specific day in September of that year, a lunar eclipse took place in the Lou constellation and lasted until dawn. The divination stated: "This is an ominous sign indicating danger for the empress." In the third year of August, the emperor deposed Empress Hulv and named Mu as the new empress; in the fourth year, Empress Hu was demoted to a commoner. On a certain day in November of that year, the Dog Star appeared in the northwest. The divination stated: "There will be a large-scale war and bloodshed in the northwest." Later, Emperor Wu of Zhou attacked Jinzhou and then pacified Bingzhou, resulting in a large-scale war with countless casualties. On a certain day in December of the year 573 AD, the sun eclipsed the Suixing. The divination stated: "This foretells the fall of a nation." In the year 577 AD, the Northern Qi Dynasty indeed collapsed. On a certain day in May of the year 574 AD, Mars was in opposition to Youzhifa. The divination stated: "A great general will die, the law enforcement officer will be killed, and if someone commits a crime, they will be punished." That year, the Prime Minister Hulv Mingyue was killed; the following year, Prince Changgong of Lanling was killed; and in the third year, the Right Pushe Cui Jishu was killed. All of these were great generals who were killed, completely fulfilling the divination results.

In the year 578, on a certain day in May, the planet Venus (Tai Bai Xing) was in conjunction with the Xuanyuan star. The divination said: "Venus is moving near Xuanyuan, which means the ministers will issue orders." It also stated: "The empress will lose power." On another day of the same month, Mars was in conjunction with the second star at the northern end of the Eastern Well. The divination said: "There will be turmoil in the country." It also mentioned: "There will be a severe drought." In September of that year, the Chancellor forced the emperor to abdicate, imprisoning him in an old residence, and a month later, he was killed. The officials Li Zhi, military commander Sun Heng, and palace official Yi Fu Feng were also killed. That winter, a severe drought indeed occurred. These events all fulfilled the omens mentioned in the divination regarding "ministers issuing orders," "ministerial deaths," and "drought."

In March of 580, on a certain day, Mars entered Xuanyuan. The divination said: "This is an ominous sign for the ruler, and the empress will also be in danger." That month, the empress, Dugu, died. On a certain day in June, the Tian star was in conjunction with the Jingyue star, appearing simultaneously with Venus. The divination said: "This indicates that under the harm of the Yue star, the ruler will have someone assassinated." That year, Grand Tutor Yuwen Hu presented food, and the emperor died from poisoning.

On a certain day in September of 484, a guest star appeared in the sky. In October, a solar eclipse occurred. A few days later, Mars invaded the General Star of the Great Micro, merging with it.

In the following year, during the leap month of February, Venus entered the Pleiades. In February, Mars moved back to the General Star of the Great Micro. In March, Mars was in conjunction with the Left Law Star. In July, Venus was in conjunction with the Ghost Star. In September, another solar eclipse occurred. In November, Mars collided with Jupiter to the south of the Wei Star.

In the following year, a solar eclipse occurred in March. In September, Mars invaded the General Star of the Great Micro again, and the diviners proclaimed: "The general is to be beheaded!" In October, Mars was in conjunction with the Left Law Star again.

In February of 487 AD, there was a solar eclipse. Afterwards, Mars appeared near the star Canopus, which is to the right of the constellation Fang. In March, Mars again moved to the right of the constellation Fang. The diviners said, "The prime minister is destined to die, the chariots will race, people will flee in all directions, and there will be war throughout the land!" In October of that year, Duke Hu of Jin led troops to attack the Qi state. In December, Wang Xiong died on the battlefield, and the Jin army retreated. This fulfilled the prophecy that stated, "When the troops rise, the general will die." In August, another solar eclipse occurred.

In January of 488 AD, a white halo appeared across the sun. The diviners said, "This is a sign of military disaster!" Following that, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter gathered in the constellation of Lou. In June, a comet emerged from the constellation San Tai, passed through the constellation Wen Chang, crossed the general star, then went through the Purple Palace and Western Wall, entering the constellation Wei, growing longer and longer, reaching over ten feet in length, pointing towards the constellations Shi and Bi. After more than a hundred days, the comet gradually shortened and finally reached two feet five inches, disappearing between the constellations Xu and Wei, marking the division of the Qi state. In July, another solar eclipse occurred.

In January of 489 AD, a solar eclipse occurred. In October, Venus was surprisingly seen during the day, crossing the sky. The following year, on the first day of the lunar new year, a solar eclipse took place. On a certain day in May, the planet Jupiter (the Year Star) and Mars (the Wandering Star) aligned in the constellation Jing, only five feet apart. The constellation Jing marks the border of the Qin state. The divination revealed: "This country will have war, famine, and drought. The ministers are secretly plotting conspiracies, and there are those below who will rebel, possibly losing their lands." On a certain day in the intercalary June, Jupiter and Venus (the Bright Star) aligned in the constellation Liu, only one foot seven inches apart. The constellation Liu marks the border of the Zhou state. The divination revealed: "There will be internal turmoil." It also said, "The rulers will face grave concerns and will lose cities." That year, Hua Jiao, the Inspector of Chenzhou, led his troops to surrender, and the court sent General Wei Gongzhi to support him, thus launching a southern expedition. In September, Wei Gongzhi and the Chen general Chunyu Liang fought at Dunkou, and the court's army was defeated. Yuan Ding and Wei Shichong led thousands of infantry and cavalry to cross the river first, but the entire army was decimated in Chen territory.

One day in July, the planet Tai Bai intruded upon the star Xuan Yuan (the North Star), at a distance of seven cun. The divination result was: "The female sovereign (queen or empress) will lose power, and the ministers will profit from this." It further indicated: "Chaos will arise in the west." On a day in November that year, Grand Guardian Tai Bao and Minister Xu Gong Yuwen Gui passed away, fulfilling the divination that "the ministers will benefit." On a day in October, a black mist appeared, roughly the size of a cup, in front of the sun. Several days later, another mist appeared, lasting six days before disappearing. The divination revealed: "A minister has clouded the ruler's judgment." On the first day of November, a solar eclipse occurred. On another occasion, Mars intruded upon the star Gou Qian, at a distance of six cun. The divination indicated: "The ruler will be troubled." It further stated: "Panic will ensue among the chariots and horses, and the three highest-ranking officials will conspire."

In the year 606 AD, in March, a bright star appeared to the north of the Well constellation, and it was an ill-omened star! The divination results foretold: "The general will face disaster." Indeed, in July of the same year, Yang Zhong, a founding hero of the Sui Dynasty, died. In April, the bright star moved closer to the Ghost and Accumulated Corpses stars, which was a dire omen! The divination suggested: "Ministers will be executed." Another interpretation suggested: "Rebellious ministers and traitorous sons will cause chaos and slaughter the city." In June, a comet appeared near the Eastern Well star, approximately ten feet long, white on top and red on the bottom, pointed, slowly moving eastward. By July, it disappeared eight inches north of the Ghost constellation. The divination result was: "War will break out, and the national political landscape will crumble." Another interpretation was: "The general will die, and ministers will be executed." In July, a guest star appeared in the center of the Room constellation, pure white like cotton, as large as a斗, and it grew larger, also moving east; in August, it entered the Heavenly Market, stretching like a silk ribbon, continuing eastward, and even encroaching upon the Right General star of the River Drum; it subsequently encroached upon the Gourd and Chamber stars, and finally encroached upon the Palace of Departure star; in September, it entered the Well constellation, the star diminished, and ultimately vanished one foot north of the Lou constellation. This guest star appeared for a total of sixty-nine days. The divination foretold: "War will occur, there will likely be funerals, many people will wear white clothing, there will be famine and drought, and the national regime will be overthrown." Another interpretation suggested: "The army will attack the outer city, and ministers will be executed."

In February of the year 607 AD, the planet Venus moved retrograde, blocking the upper general star of the Northern Dipper. The divination said: "The world will be greatly shocked, the country will be unsettled, the four assistant ministers will be executed, there will be an outbreak of war, and there will be a general amnesty." In the same month, a meteor, as large as a bushel, appeared from the left side of the Dipper and flew all the way to the Tianjin star before disappearing, emitting a thunder-like sound. In May, the planet Mars invaded the Yuheng and Gui stars; later it invaded the Accumulated Corpses constellation. The divination said: "The south represents the Qin territory. Great ministers will be executed, and a large-scale war will break out." Three years later, the Grand Tutor, Grand Chancellor, and Duke of Jin, Yuwen Hu, were killed for rebellion, fulfilling the previous divination.

In January of the year 608 AD, the moon was in the Xi constellation, with a halo appearing and a white rainbow over a length of about a zhang connecting to the moon halo, with two halo rings like earrings connecting to it, pointing directly to the fourth star of the Northern Dipper. The divination said: "A large-scale war will occur, a great battle will break out, and the general will die on the battlefield." That winter, General Hulü Mingyue of Qi led troops to invade the border, constructing a city north of the Fen River, from Huagu all the way to Longmen. In the following January, the court ordered Duke Xian of Qi to assemble troops for defense. In March, Duke Xian of Qi crossed the Yellow River at Longmen, captured the five newly built cities, fulfilling the prophecy of "troops rising for a great battle" from the divination.

In February of the sixth year, on the night of Ji Chou, a strange cloud appeared in the sky, spanning three zhang wide, stretching across the sky from the Xu position to the Chen position. This is definitely not a good sign! On the first day of the fourth month, the day of Wu Yin, a solar eclipse occurred; on the Ji Yin day, Mars was in retrograde, and it clashed with the Yuguixing. The diviners said, "This indicates that there will be war and casualties, ministers will be executed, and a large-scale war is about to break out." Sure enough, that month, the emperor led his troops to conquer nine cities, including Yiyang in Qi. In June, the Qi army took Fenzhou. On the Geng Chen day in June, Mars and Venus were in conjunction, appearing in the Zhang constellation, only a foot apart. The diviners said, "This indicates that the commander’s forces will face defeat, and neighboring states will face disaster." This is just a string of bad news!

In the first year of Jian De, on the Bing Chen day in March, Mars and Venus aligned again, referred to as "The Conjunction of the Wandering Star and the Bright Star." The soothsayers remarked, "This foretells war and casualties; it would be unwise to take action now, and if military action is taken, disaster will surely follow." Another interpretation suggests that "this indicates that there will be a change in the ruling princes; those with virtue will prosper, while those without will perish." That month, the emperor executed Duke Hu of Jin, along with his son Duke Tan of Hu, Duke Zhi of Ju, and Duke Jing of Chongye, and then issued a decree for a general amnesty. On the Gui Hai day in March, the emperor appointed Duke Xian of Qi as the Grand Minister, and it appeared that the divination results were coming to pass. On the Bing Wu day in July, Mars and Venus aligned in the Well asterism, separated by seven inches. The soothsayers said, "This indicates that there will be a ruler in subordinate states who will implement benevolent governance and thus gain the support of the world." Four years later, the emperor indeed led his troops to subdue the state of Qi and unify the realm, fulfilling the prophecy of the divination. On the Ji You day in September, the moon obscured the star known as Heart 2, with a separation of one inch. The soothsayers said, "This indicates that there are treacherous ministers by the emperor's side; within five years, a state will perish." Later, Emperor Wu of Zhou attacked Qi and destroyed the state of Qi, which again fulfilled the prophecy.

On the Xin Hai day in the second month of the second year, a celestial phenomenon appeared with a white rainbow spanning the sun. The diviners proclaimed, "This foretells that subjects will conspire against their sovereign, and it will happen within three years." They also said, "It will be the close ministers who will incite chaos." Indeed, in July of the following year, King Wei Zhi rebelled in the capital. On the Gui Hai day, Mars covered the ghost star in the northwest. The diviners said, "This indicates that a great rebel is close to the sovereign." They also said, "Ministers will be executed." On the Ji Hai day in April, Venus covered the stars in the northwest; on the Ren Yin day, Venus again covered the stars in the northeast. The diviners said, "The state will face troubles, and ministers will be executed." On the Bing Chen day in June, the moon obscured two stars behind the heart star. The diviners said, "This indicates that there are treacherous ministers beside the emperor; within three years, the state will face ruin." They also said, "The sovereign will be disgusted by this." On the Gui You day in September, Venus clashed with the left law enforcement star. The diviners said, "Ministers will have troubles, and law enforcers will be executed if they are guilty." On the Ren Zi day in November, Venus covered the star of filling, located in the tail star. The diviners said, "The star of filling represents the empress, and the tail star represents the harem." The following year, the empress dowager indeed passed away.

On the Wu Wu day in the second month of the year 134 BC, a comet appeared in the sky, large and bright, about the size of a peach, with a bluish-white color, located three feet southeast of the Five Chariots star. This comet gradually drifted eastward, growing two more feet after some time. By the Ren Chen day in April, it entered the area of the Wenchang star; on the Ding Wei day, it entered the Big Dipper's Kui star, and then it emerged from the Kui star and gradually shrank. This comet appeared for a total of ninety-three days. The diviners said, "There will be war in the world, with carriages and horses everywhere, and the ruler will have troubles." They also said, "The world will fall into great chaos, with wars breaking out, and ministers will plot to usurp power." Indeed, on the Yi You day in July, King Wei rebelled in the capital, but was ultimately captured and reduced to commoner status. In October, Wang Yang from Shizhou gathered the people to rebel again, but was also suppressed.

On the Yimao day of April, a comet appeared outside the Purple Palace, about the size of a human fist, with a mix of red and white, pointing towards the Seat of the Five Emperors, slowly moving southeast, growing another fifteen feet in length; on the Jiazi day in May, it disappeared after it reached Taipei. The diviners said, "The world is about to undergo a change in dynasty, and rulers without virtue will perish." Two years later, Emperor Wu of Han led an army to destroy the State of Qi. On the Bingzi day in November, Jupiter and the Planet Venus collided, with their lights intertwining, appearing in the Wei constellation. The diviners said, "There will be rebellious forces, the monarch will face danger, and will lose cities. The Wei constellation marks the boundary of the State of Qi." Two years later, Yuwen Shenju conquered five cities including Luhun. On the Gengyin day in December, the moon obscured Jupiter, which was positioned two inches from the Wei constellation. The diviners said, "That country will face exile for no more than three years." On the second day of Gengyin, the Xinmao day, the moon moved to the Camp constellation, blocking the Planet Venus. The diviners said, "That country will perish due to war, and the general will die in battle. The Camp constellation is the star associated with the State of Wei, located within the territory of Qi." Later, the State of Qi was destroyed and submitted to the Zhou dynasty. On the Jiazi day in the third month of the fourth year, the moon obscured the Xuanyuan star. The diviners said, "The lady of the household will have concerns, and the court officials will fall into chaos." On the Gengxu day in the tenth month of the fifth year, Mars invaded the western general star of the Taiwei constellation. The diviners said, "The world will be unsettled, and the general will be killed; if they are guilty, so be it."

In the sixth year of the reign, in the second month, the crown prince went west to conduct inspections and engage in battle against Tuyuhun. In August, he returned upon arriving at Fusi City. The Tuyuhun always harassed the border, and the world was not at peace, which were all ominous signs. On the day of Gengwu in the sixth month, Mars entered the Ghost constellation. The diviners said, "There will be funerals and droughts." Sure enough, in July, there was a drought in the capital. On the day of the tenth month, Jupiter was in conjunction with the Great Tomb. Then on the days of Jiwu and Gengshen, the moon appeared with a halo, encircling the constellations of Miao, Bi, Wu Che, and Shen. The diviners said, "There will be war, and territory will be seized." They also said, "The emperor will personally lead his troops into battle." They further stated, "There will be a general amnesty." On Guihai day, the emperor led his troops to attack Jinzhou. On that day, a rainbow appeared over Jinzhou's walls, stretching over ten zhang, one end facing south and the other pointing to the Purple Palace. On the day of Gengwu, Jinzhou was captured. On the night of Dingmao, a white rainbow was spotted, also stretching over ten zhang, one end facing south and the other pointing to the Purple Palace. The diviners said, "This portends war and bloodshed." They also said, "If there is no war, there will be significant mourning." By the first month of the sixth year, Qi was pacified, and a major battle was fought against the Qi army. In November, the Ji Hu people rebelled, but the king of Qi swiftly subdued them.

In the fourth month of the year 6 AD, prior to this, Mars had stayed in the Palace of Taiwei for two hundred days and had offended the Prime Minister of the Eastern Xiongnu and the General of the Western Xiongnu, causing much turmoil. On the Jiazi day of this month, Mars finally emerged from the Duan Gate. The diviners said, "A minister will replace the emperor." They also said, "If the subjects do not submit, there will be a rebellion." They further stated, "There will definitely be a major funeral." Later, Emperor Xuan and Emperor Wu both passed away, and Emperor Gaozu ascended to the throne due to his good fortune. On the day of Guimao in October, there was a lunar eclipse, and Mars was in the Dousu asterism. The diviners said, "The country will perish, the ruler will die, war will break out, the army will be defeated, and the general will be killed. Dousu is associated with the Wu and Yue states and marks the boundary of Chen." In November, Wu Mingche, Chen state's general, invaded Luliang, and Liang Shiyan, the governor of Xuzhou, led troops to battle but was ultimately unsuccessful. In March of the following year, Duke Tan, Wang Gui, went to attack and captured Wu Mingche, killing over thirty thousand captives. On the day of Jiachen in November, in the afternoon, a black spot appeared in the sun, the size of a cup. The diviners said, "This indicates that the ruler has made a mistake, and the subjects fail to advise him, which displeases the ruler." On the day of Guichou in December, a meteor the size of the moon flew from the west, making a sound, and trailing in a serpentine path, illuminating the ground. The diviners said, "A great battle is about to occur, and there will be a battlefield below." On the morning of the day of Wuchen, another meteor appeared, as large as three battle vessels, red in color, flying out from the Ziwei Palace, lingering in the sky, then flying northward. The diviners said, "The ruler is about to leave his palace." In that month, Gao Baoning, the Inspector of Yingzhou, rebelled. In May of the following year, the emperor personally led a northern campaign. A year later, Emperor Wu passed away.

In the first year of the Xuanzheng reign, in the first month, on the day of Bingzi, a lunar eclipse occurred, covering the Pleiades star cluster. The divination said: "There will be a gathering of people in white robes." It also said: "The Xiongnu will invade the borders." Indeed, that month the Turks launched an attack on Youzhou, killing many officials and common people. In May, the emperor personally led his troops northward. In June, the emperor's health deteriorated, and he died in Yunyang on his way back to the capital. On the days of Renwu and Guichou in June, Jupiter, Mars, and Venus aligned in the Well constellation. The divination said: "The country will become strong." It also said: "There will be wars and casualties both domestically and abroad, and a new monarch will be appointed." This month, Lu Changqi from Youzhou raised an army in Fanyang to rebel and declared himself king, which fulfilled the prophecy of "military losses" and "the establishment of new lords" in the divination.

In the seventh year of the Xinchou year, the moon obscured the star in front of the Heart constellation. The divination said: "The crown prince will encounter misfortune and may lose his status." Later, Emperor Jing ascended the throne, but did not reign for long before his death, which fulfilled the prophecy. On the day of Bingchen, Mars and Venus aligned near the Seven Stars constellation, at a distance of two feet and eight inches. The divination said: "The ruler will experience sorrow." It also said: "There will be wars in the realm, and a new monarch will be appointed, and virtuous people will prosper while those without virtue will perish." The following year, four ministers were appointed to assist, and the throne was transferred to the crown prince, fulfilling the prophecy of "establishing new lords." On the day of Jiwai, Venus obscured the Xuanyuan star. The divination said: "The female ruler will encounter disaster." Two years later, Emperor Xuan passed away, and Empress Yang appointed her father, Duke Sui, as the Grand Chancellor, in charge of military and state affairs. After the Sui family seized power, they deposed Empress Yang, making her Princess of Leping, while the remaining four empresses were compelled to become nuns.

On the day of Gengchen in August, the planet Venus (Taibai Xing) entered the Taiwei constellation. The divination said: "There will be shocking events in the world." It also said: "Close ministers will rebel, ministers will kill each other, and the country will face troubles." Later, five kings including King Zhao and King Chen were all executed by the rulers, which fulfilled the prophecy of "ministers killing each other" in the divination. On Dingyou Day in September, the planet Mars entered the west gate of Taiwei, obscuring the Left Law Star by three inches. The divination said: "The world is restless, ministers will be worried." It also said: "If the law enforcers commit crimes, they will be executed." This month, the Jihu people in Fenzhou rebelled, but were eventually quelled. In November, the Turks invaded the borders, surrounded Jiuquan, and killed many officials and civilians. In the second month of the following year, Zhuguo and Tangong Wanggui were killed. All of these events fulfilled the prophecy of the divination. On the day of Guiwei in December, Mars entered the Di constellation (Zhi Xiu) and stayed for thirty days. The divination said: "The emperor will lose his throne." It also said: "There are traitorous officials in the court, and there will be rebellion below." It also said: "The ruler will die of hunger or poisoning." Later, Emperor Jing abdicated, and Yang Jian, the Emperor Wen of Sui, imprisoned and killed him.

In the first year of the Xuantian era of Emperor Xuan, in the first month, on the days of Bingwu and Guichou, there were solar eclipses, which people saw as a bad omen, foretelling that "ministers will rebel, there will be chaos, and border generals will join in." The divination also said: "Officials and nobles want to be the master," meaning that high officials and nobles all aspired to become emperors!

Sure enough, as expected, later, Duke Yang Jian of Sui seized power, and not only that, Wei Jiong, Wang Qian, and Sima Xiaonan all rebelled, causing chaos in the world! "Ministers will rebel, there will be chaos, and border generals will join in." "Officials and nobles want to be the master." This divination turned out to be spot on!

In the first year of the Elephant Era, on Wuzi day, a rare phenomenon occurred in the sky with the appearance of the Tai Bai star, the Sui star, and the Chen star positioned in the Well constellation. "The Tai Bai star, the Sui star, and the Chen star together in the Well," the diviners said, "This predicts turmoil in the country, large-scale killings, and even a change of dynasty." They also said, "Although this country may rise to power, it can only become strong through cultivating virtue; otherwise, it will face disaster." Sure enough, in May, the five vassal states—Zhao, Chen, Yue, Dai, and Teng—submitted to the Sui Dynasty. Two years later, Sui King Yang Jian was appointed emperor, and all members of the Yuwen clan were killed.

On Dingmao day in June, a meteor appeared in the sky, the size of an egg, flying out from the Di constellation towards the northwest with a tail nearly ten feet long, finally flying into the moon and disappearing. "There is a meteor, the size of an egg, coming out from the Di, flowing northwest, with a tail ten feet long, entering the moon, then disappearing," the diviners said, "Within three years, the emperor will face great trouble." They also said, "The country will perish." This was realized when Sui Emperor Yang Jian imprisoned his grandson, Yang Yong. On Jichou day, another meteor appeared, the size of the Dipper, blue in color, shining brightly, flying out from the Camp constellation, hitting the Wall constellation, and then disappearing into the Muddy constellation. On Renchen day in July, Mars obscured the first star north of the Room constellation. "Mars covers the first star north of the Room," the diviners said, "This signifies the country's impending demise!" They also said, "Generals will rebel, the emperor will be furious, there will be rebellious ministers, and the emperor will be full of worries."

In December, the emperor personally rode a courier horse, covering three hundred miles in a day. The empress, along with hundreds of civil and military officials, all rode fast horses to follow. The mansion symbolizes the heavenly horses, and the planet Mars represents war and chaos, suggesting that Emperor Yang Jian ignored moral principles while traveling extensively, which was a sign of impending national demise! On the Xinsi day in August, Mars crossed into the fifth star of the Southern Dipper. The fortune tellers warned: "Traitors will arise, roads will be blocked, the army will suffer defeats, and generals will be killed." This came to pass with the uprising and eventual downfall of Wei Jiong, Wang Qian, and others. On the Jiyou day in September, Venus entered the heart of the Southern Dipper. The fortune tellers predicted: "The emperor will die, or at the very least, fall ill." They also said: "Noble titles and salaries throughout the country will be redistributed." All of these predictions came true with Emperor Yang Jian's ascension to the throne and the granting of titles to his courtiers.

On the day of Renxu in October, the Planet of the Year encroached upon the Great Star of Xuanyuan. "The Planet of the Year encroaches upon the Great Star of Xuanyuan," said the diviners: "The queen will face disaster or may lose power." Beginning in the first year of the Xuan Zheng era, Mars, Venus, and the Planet of the Year gathered in the Eastern Well constellation. In April of the first year of the Great Elephant, Venus, the Planet of the Year, and the Planet of the Dragon again gathered in the Well constellation. In October, the Planet of the Year approached the Xuanyuan star again. That year, the Planet of the Year also arrived at the Wing constellation. "The Eastern Well corresponds to Qin territory, the Wing corresponds to Chu territory, the eastern part of the Han Dynasty corresponds to Chu territory, the Xuanyuan star represents the descendants of Emperor Xuanyuan, the Yang family of the Sui Dynasty rose to power in Qin territory, and the queen of the Zhou Dynasty lost power; all of these corresponded."

On the day of Yiyou, Mars was positioned in the Void constellation, in conjunction with the Filling star. "Mars in the Void, in conjunction with the Filling star," said the diviners: "A large-scale war will break out, generals will rebel, and the nobles will be very angry." That month, Duan Deju, the governor of Xiangzhou, conspired to rebel and was ultimately executed. In March of the following year, Qi Gong Yuwen Liang raised an army to rebel and was also captured and killed.

On the day of Yichou in April of the year 578, a star appeared in the sky, as large as the Big Dipper, flying past the Heavenly Kitchen constellation, passing through the Purple Palace, and disappearing at the Hook Chen constellation. The diviners said: "This signifies that a great funeral will take place, there will be large-scale wars, and generals will be killed." They also said: "Ministers will commit treason, and the ruler will have concerns." Indeed, in May, the emperor passed away, and Sui Gong Yang Jian took control of the court. The emperor's death and the ministers' treason both came to fruition. King Zhao and King Yue were killed for plotting to usurp power. At the same time, the tribes in Jingzhou, Yuzhou, and Xiangzhou rose in revolt; Wei Jiong, Wang Qian, Sima Xiaonan, and others each raised troops to rebel, refusing to submit to Yang Jian's rule, and were ultimately subdued. All of these events fulfilled the prophecy of "great armies rising, generals being slaughtered."

On the Jiachen day in May, another meteor appeared, as large as three dǒu (a traditional Chinese measurement), moving past the End Gate star in the Taiwei constellation and into the Wing constellation. Its color was bluish-white, illuminating the earth with its brightness, and its sound resembled the wind rustling through a flag. The diviners said, "This signifies that a new ruler will ascend to the throne, or that the monarch will move the capital." They also said, "The country will lose its monarch." On the Jiyou day of that month, the emperor died. Liu Fang forged an edict, allowing Duke Yang Jian of Sui to govern under the guise of acting on a will. Eventually, Yang Jian took control, and the new ruler ascended, the capital was moved, and the country lost its monarch; all these predictions came true. On the Renzi day in July, the Year Star and the Venus Star were in conjunction in the Zhang constellation, and another meteor appeared, as large as a dǒu, flying from the northeast of the Five Carriages constellation, illuminating the earth. On the Jiashen day in September, the Mars Star and the Year Star aligned in the Wing constellation.

On the Yiyou day in the first month of the year 579, the Year Star was in retrograde, stopping at the Right Law Star constellation, while the Mars Star obscured the northernmost star of the Fang constellation. The diviners said, "The Fang constellation represents the Ming Hall, where state affairs are managed; if the ruler lacks virtue, it will be lost." On the Jiazi day in the second month, Yang Jian declared himself emperor, officially assuming the title.

On the Jiashen day in the third month of 581, the Venus Star was visible during the day. The diviners said, "The Venus Star appearing in the daytime signifies that the ministers are gaining power and showing signs of rebellion, which will leave the monarch unsettled." On the Renwu day in the fourth month, the Year Star appeared during the day. The diviners said, "The ministers have great power, showing signs of rebellion; the monarch will be unsettled." Later, Liu Fang and others indeed plotted rebellion and were put to death. On the Jisi day in November, a meteor appeared, sounding like the collapse of a city wall, illuminating the earth. The diviners said, "A meteor with light and sound is known as Tianbao; where it falls, the nation will have joyous events." Nine years later, the Sui Dynasty defeated the Chen Dynasty, achieving unification of the realm. On the Wushen day in August 586, hundreds of meteors appeared, scattering everywhere. The diviners said, "Many small stars scattering are an omen of the people's migration." Nine years later, the Sui Dynasty subdued the Chen Dynasty, and all the scholars from Jiangnan migrated to the capital.

In February of the year 588 AD, a star entered the Dongjing asterism. The divination revealed: "This star signifies virtue and is favorable for military endeavors." This means that the appearance of this star symbolizes virtue and bodes well for military campaigns. That year, the Sui Dynasty launched a large-scale attack on the Chen Dynasty, eventually conquering it. In October of the same year, another star appeared abnormally near the Qianniu asterism. The divination result was: "Ministers will betray their ruler, conspiring across the realm." Another interpretation was: "If there is no internal chaos, there will be external invasion. The cow symbolizes the stars of Wu and Yue, marking the borders of the Chen Dynasty." This means that either there will be internal turmoil or external enemies will invade. The Qianniu asterism is linked to Wu and Yue, delineating the territory of the Chen Dynasty. The following year, the Chen Dynasty indeed perished.

In January of the year 589 AD, there was the sight of a white rainbow arching across the sun. The divination indicated: "The white rainbow encircles the sun; ministers will betray their ruler." Another interpretation was: "A ruler lacking virtue is doomed." This means that if the ruler lacks virtue, they will perish. In that month, the Chen Dynasty indeed perished.

In November of the year 594 AD, a comet appeared near the Xuwei and Kuilou asterisms, which were the boundaries of the Qi and Lu states. Later, the ruler of Lu, Yu Qingze, was executed, and the ruler of Qi, Gao Feng, was deposed.

In December of the year 599 AD, a star fell in the Bohai Sea. The divination result was: "The sun loses its position, the onset of calamity." Another interpretation was: "Great men will worry." This means that high-ranking officials will have cause for concern. In October of the year 600 AD, Venus was visible even during the day. The divination result was: "The ministers are powerful, leading to political change and a new king." This means that powerful ministers will lead to a change in dynasty and the replacement of the emperor. At that time, the Right Assistant Minister Yang Su deceived Emperor Wen of Sui and his Empress, persuading them to depose Crown Prince Yang Yong and install Yang Guang as Crown Prince. That month, Yang Yong was demoted to commoner status. The following year marked a change in the era. All these events confirmed the divination results of "The sun loses its position" and "Political change, new king."

In June of the year 604, a star appeared in the moon. The divination result was: "There will be great funerals, great armies, the destruction of nations, and generals being killed." This means there will be significant deaths, major wars, the fall of countries, and commanders being killed. In July, the sunlight dimmed and only returned to normal after eight days. The divination result was: "The ruler's power is seized." This means that the monarch's authority was weakened. Another interpretation stated: "The sun is darkened, and a king will die." Emperor Wen of Sui fell seriously ill that year and soon passed away. The Han prince Yang Liang raised an army to rebel, and Yang Su quelled the uprising. All of these fulfilled the prophecy of "soldiers dying, nations falling, and kings perishing" from the divination.

In June of the year 605, the comet appeared in the Taiwei Palace. The divination result was: "The comet signifies chaos entering the palace and unrest within." This means that the comet symbolizes disaster, leading to turmoil in the court and instability within the palace.

In March of the year 614, a comet appeared in the west, streaking across the sky, disappearing after passing through the constellations of Kui, Lou, Jiao, and Kang. By September, this star reappeared in the south, again streaking across the sky, passing through Jiao and Kang, and repeatedly sweeping over the Taiwei Emperor's throne, crossing many constellations without reaching those of Shen and Jing. It was not until a year later that this star disappeared. The divination result was: "This signifies the purging of corruption and the renewal of leadership; heaven intends to remove the unprincipled and establish the virtuous. The longer it appears, the deeper the disaster; the larger the star, the greater the events; the slower the movement, the longer the time. There will be large-scale wars, the country will descend into chaos and ruin, and the remaining disasters will be floods, droughts, famine, and epidemics." Following this, the court vigorously constructed the Great Wall, launched campaigns against Tuyuhun and Goguryeo, and warfare continued, with hardly a day of peace. Disasters, including floods, droughts, famine, and epidemics, struck in quick succession, with bandits rising everywhere, leaving towns and villages deserted. The impact of these events left society in turmoil and despair, marking a significant turning point in this tumultuous period.

In May of the ninth year of the reign, Yang Xuangan, the Minister of Rites, raised an army in Liyang to rebel. In June, the comet appeared in retrograde motion as it entered the Southern Dipper, its color was as red as blood and as large as three Dipper stars, shining brightly and measuring seven to eight feet in length, moving near the Si constellation in the Dipper. The divination indicated: "A rebellion by ministers is imminent." The Southern Dipper is the division of star constellations between Wu and Yue; Yang Xuangan's father was once enfeoffed in Yue and later moved to Chu. The comet's trajectory near the Si constellation seemed to suggest that heaven intended to eliminate his fiefdom. By July, Yuwen Shu had successfully quelled Yang Xuangan's rebellion, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of his followers. In the same year, Zhu Xie and Guan Chong also raised an army to rebel in Wu County. After that, bandits roamed freely, plundering towns and villages, corpses littered the fields, and the roads became impassable, with couriers sent by the court able to walk only at night, afraid to take the main roads.

In June 616, a comet appeared southeast of Wenchang, measuring five to six inches in length, black and pointed in appearance, flickering unpredictably at night as it moved northwest, and a few days later reached near the Wenchang star, about four to five inches away from the Palace constellation, but it did not enter the Palace constellation, then reversed direction and disappeared. The divination indicated: "Urgent military matters are on the horizon." In August, the Turks laid siege to the emperor at Yanmen, and all the court troops went to Fengcheng to resist the enemy, with arrows flying perilously close to the emperor. In July, the comet lingered in the Yulin star constellation. The divination indicated: "The guards are on the verge of rebellion." In December, a massive meteor, the size of a wine scoop, fell into the camp of the bandit Lu Mingyue, smashing their tents and killing over ten people. The divination indicated: "Where the meteor falls, the army will surely face defeat, and the general will be killed." That same year, Wang Chong attacked Lu Mingyue and emerged victorious.

On the first day of the fifth month in the twelfth year, it was Bingxu day, and a solar eclipse occurred, specifically at the end. At that time, the seers proclaimed, "The solar eclipse has ended, the sovereign will die, the yin will overpower the yang, and subordinates will attack their superiors." Shortly after, Yu Wenhua and his followers revolted and killed the emperor.

Then, on Guisi day, a gigantic meteor fell in Wujun, turning into stone. The seers proclaimed, "A nation will perish, a monarch will die, a great war will occur, the army will be defeated, and its generals will fall." Later, a large army defeated the rebel Liu Yuanjin in Wujun and killed him. On Renzi day in August, another meteor appeared, as big as a dipper, flying past Wangliang Pavilion, with a sound like a wall crashing down; on Guichou day, another meteor as large as a big jar flew past the Yulin. On Wuwu day in September, two meteors, resembling arrows, flew out from the Dipper's Bright Star, twisting like snakes, flying all the way to the Southern Dipper. The seers said, "The sovereign will lose power due to war; this is a punishment from heaven for him." Others said, "Using rebellion to quell rebellion, those holding arrows (referring to the rulers) are mistaken." Two years later, Yu Wenhua assassinated the emperor and declared himself emperor; Wang Chong also killed Emperor Gong in the Eastern Capital and usurped the throne. This fulfilled the prophecy of slaying rebels and replacing rebellion with rebellion.

On the day of Xinhai in May of the thirteenth year, a meteor as large as a big vat fell in Jiangdu. The soothsayers predicted, "There will be a large-scale war, bloodshed, military defeat, and the generals will be killed." In June, a comet appeared in the seat of the Five Emperors in the Taiwei constellation, yellowish-red in color and about three to four feet long, disappearing after a few days. The soothsayers predicted, "A country will be destroyed, and a king will be killed." In the third month of the following year, Yuwen Huaji and his men indeed killed the emperor. On the Xinyou day of November, Mars entered Taiwei, and the sunlight spread like blood. The soothsayers predicted, "Intruders will invade the palace, and the monarch will face a sudden military assault." Some also said, "Ministers will betray the monarch." In the third month of the following year, Yuwen Huaji and his men indeed killed the emperor, and other kings and trusted ministers were also slain.