In the fourth year of the Liang Dynasty, in the eleventh month, it was a clear day, and lightning suddenly flashed in the southwest, followed by two peals of thunder. The Book of Changes states, "Encourage it with thunder and lightning." The thunder seemed to herald impending chaos from malevolent forces. Indeed, that year, Jiaozhou's governor, Li Kai, rebelled.
In the nineteenth year, in the ninth month, a rumbling sound like thunder echoed from the northwest, and a red mist surged from the ground. That year, someone killed the governors of Dongguan and Langye and used Xushan to distract the Wei army.
In the sixth year of Zhongdatong, in the twelfth month, thunder was heard from the southwest. That year, the Governor of Beiliangzhou, Lan Qin, rebelled.
In the second year of Taijian of the Chen Dynasty, in the twelfth month, thunder was heard from the northwest. That year, the Governor of Xiangzhou, Hua Jiao, rebelled.
In the fourth month of the fourth year of Qi Chaotianbao, thunder was heard from the southwest. At that time, the emperor neglected the people's suffering while waging wars across the realm.
In the first month of the sixth year of Houzhou Jiande, thunder was heard from the west. Soon after, the Tuyuhun launched an invasion at the border.
On the first day of the first month of the fourteenth year of the Sui Dynasty, thunder was heard from Kuozhou Lianyun Mountain. At that time, five Qiang tribes rebelled, harassing border towns. In the twentieth year, thunder sounded despite a clear sky. Jing Fang's "Yifeihou" says, "The country is about to change dynasties, the people are restless, and villains gain power. The country will be in great chaos and there will be war." A few years later, the emperor died, and Han Wang Liang rebelled, leading tens of thousands of households to migrate.
During the Sui Dynasty, the stone drums in Fuyang echoed continuously for several years. Eventually, the nation descended into chaos, with wars erupting everywhere.
In March of the tenth year of the Da Tong reign during the Liang Dynasty, the emperor went to Zhu Fang for a visit. As he walked to the Four Qian and reached Xuanwu Lake, the fish in the lake poked their heads out to gaze at the emperor, as if they were waiting for the imperial carriage. When the emperor returned to the palace, he died. The "Hong Fan Wuxing Zhuan" says, "Fish are yin animals, representing the common people. Fish also have scales, symbolizing the army." The common people were planning to surround the imperial palace with troops, and the fish poking their heads to look at the emperor's carriage meant this. Later, the rebellion led by Hou Jing indeed took place.
In the seventh year of the Wuping reign of the Last Emperor of the Qi Dynasty, the fish in the Lu Ci Po of Xiangzhou suddenly flew away, and the water had dried up. The "Hong Fan Wuxing Zhuan" says, "This is caused by a critical situation." Yan Zi said, "The River God regards water as the country and fish as the people." The water had dried up and the fish flew away, symbolizing the fall of the nation and the dispersal of its people. The next year, the Qi Dynasty was destroyed.
In June of the first year of the Da Xiang reign during the Zhou Dynasty, a strange event occurred in Yangwu County: carp flew into the sky and fought! This is akin to courtiers rebelling and troublemakers stirring chaos. The next year, the emperor died, and the nation descended into chaos. Wei Jiao rebelled in Xiangzhou, and Gao Zu sent troops to defeat him.
In the seventeenth year of the Kai Huang reign, there was a Yuan Village four miles southwest of Daxing City, where Buddhist activities were held. An elderly man with white hair, dressed in a white skirt and a short coat, came and left after eating something. Since no one recognized him, they pursued him. After chasing for about two miles, they lost sight of him. However, a white fish over ten feet long suddenly appeared in a nearby pond, followed by countless small fish. People raced to shoot at it, but many bows broke and strings snapped. Finally, someone hit it, and when they opened the fish's belly, they found it filled with rice! They understood that the fish had been intended as food for the old man. Just a few days later, the canal unexpectedly flooded, and those who had shot at the fish ultimately drowned.
In the twelfth year of Daye, Huaiyang County forced the common people into the city and dug through the walls of Luolangguo. When they dug to the bottom of the parapet, they found a hole, inside of which was a carp more than seven feet long! Back in the fourth year of the Jia Ping era of the Wei Dynasty, when the fish gathered on the roof of the Wuku, Wang Su said that the fish lived in the water but ran to the roof, indicating that something from the water had strayed from its rightful place, foreshadowing that the border generals might abandon their armor and be defeated in battle. Later, the disastrous defeat at the Dongque Battle indeed occurred. At that time, bandits from Changbai Mountain came to Henan to plunder, and a month later, they reached the city. The county's soldiers went to resist, only to be defeated by the bandits, resulting in the deaths of over ten thousand men, women, and children.
During the Datong era of the Liang Dynasty, there was a locust plague, and even the leaves of the pine and cypress trees on the fences were devoured by locusts. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says, "This is the work of the insects." This parallels the omen of the fish. Jing Fang in the "Yifei Hou" also said, "If officials do not govern the country well and the common people do not benefit, heaven will use insect plagues as a warning. Insects are harmful to humans, yet they eat everything." At that time, the court ministers believed that tranquility and simplicity were ideal, neglecting their duties and the basic needs of the common people.
In the eighth year of the Tianbao reign of the Northern Qi Dynasty, there was a locust plague in the six prefectures of Hebei and the twelve prefectures of Henan. The common people all went to offer sacrifices to the locusts, praying for peace. The emperor asked Cui Shuzan, the Prefect of Weijun, "What is the cause of this locust plague?" Cui Shuzan replied, "The 'Records of the Five Elements' states: 'If earth and wood projects are not carried out appropriately, it will lead to locust plagues.' Currently, you are building the Great Wall outside and constructing Three Towers inside, which is why disaster has befallen us." The emperor, upon hearing this, was enraged, slapped Cui Shuzan, pulled his hair, and even smeared him with filth from the latrine. The forced labor continued unabated. In the ninth year, Shandong was hit by locusts, and in the tenth year, Youzhou also experienced a severe locust infestation. The 'Hongfan Records of the Five Elements' states: "If punishments are too cruel, greed is insatiable, there is constant mobilization of troops, and cities are built, but the hearts of the people are lost, then disasters will occur." This was the consequence of the emperor's tyranny and the relentless labor imposed on the people. In the second year of the Jiande reign of the Later Zhou Dynasty, a severe locust infestation also struck the Guanzhong region. In the sixteenth year of the Kaihuang reign of the Sui Dynasty, there was a locust plague in Bingzhou. At that time, Prince Xiao of Qin, Yang Jun, withheld funds from the people while engaging in extensive construction of government buildings. He was eventually punished by the emperor and lost his life. Towards the end of the Kaihuang reign of the Sui Dynasty, three monks in Weinan were practicing their asceticism in the fields. One night, they saw a large pig approach them, followed by more than ten piglets. The large pig addressed the monks, "A Lian, I want to attain the path of the wise and virtuous, but I still owe a life debt." After saying this, it left. This "path of the wise and virtuous" refers to the actions of the emperor, while "owing a life debt" refers to the impending death of Emperor Yang of Sui.
During the Kaihuang era, as it was coming to an end, there was a man staying at someone else's house in Weinan. In the middle of the night, he heard two pigs talking. One pig said, "The end of the year is coming, and tomorrow the owner is going to slaughter me as a sacrifice. Where should I hide?" The other pig replied, "You can go to your sister's house in Shuibei." So the two pigs set off together. As dawn approached, the owner couldn't find the pigs and suspected that the guest had stolen them, so he questioned him. The guest recounted the conversation he had overheard between the pigs, and the owner found the pigs as the guest had described. Later, when the Shu King, Yang Xiu, committed an error, the emperor sought his execution, but Princess Le Ping pleaded for him, saving the Shu King's life. Several years later, the emperor died, fulfilling the prophecy of the "year's end."
In the third year of the Liang Dynasty's Chengsheng reign, in June, there appeared dragon-like black mist in the imperial palace. This signaled impending disaster. Black was the color revered by the Zhou Dynasty, and now appearing in the imperial palace, it foretold an attack by the Zhou army on the Liang Dynasty. That year, the Liang Dynasty was indeed destroyed by the Zhou Dynasty, and the emperor was also killed.
In the fifth year of the Taijian reign of the Chen Dynasty, in June, black clouds appeared in the northwest, extending all the way to the ground, and then dispersing, forming more than ten clusters the size of pigs. The "Hongfan Five Elements Biography" says, "This indicates that there will be a war breaking out in the northwest." At that time, the army of General Wang Gui of the Later Zhou was stationed at Mount Lu. The following year, Wang Gui captured Wu Mingche, but his army was ultimately defeated.
In April of the year 574 AD, the Yellow River and the Ji River ran clear, revealing the bottom. Xiang Kai said, "The Yellow River symbolizes the feudal lords. It was originally muddy, but now it has become clear, indicating that the feudal lords would soon symbolize the emperor." Over a decade later, the Sui Dynasty unified the country.
In the year 607 AD, the river in Wuyang County ran crystal clear, and shadows of people could be seen for miles around. In the year 614 AD, the river at Longmen also ran clear. Two years later, the Tang Dynasty was founded.
In July of the year 589 AD, the Yangtze River turned blood red, flowing from Jiankang all the way west to Jingzhou. During the Zhengming period, the Yangtze River turned red again, flowing from Fangzhou all the way east to the sea. The "Hongfan Five Elements Chronicle" states: "Fire disasters affecting water stem from harsh laws and cruel punishments, which distort the nature of water. The changes in the five elements, the interdependence of yin and yang, and the chaotic state of affairs are all signs of the impending downfall of the country." Jing Fang's "Yi Zhan" states: "When water turns into blood, war is about to happen." At that time, Chen Houzhu had just ascended the throne and implemented a cruel and tyrannical rule, confirming this omen. Later, the Chen dynasty fell to the Sui dynasty.
In April of the year 588 AD, the water in the southern port of Yingzhou turned pitch black. Black water had appeared in the Guanzhong region before, and now the water in Huainan also turned black, foretelling events about to unfold in Jingzhou and Yangzhou.
In June of the year 579 AD, the water in the Xianyang Pond turned blood red, similar to the events of the 14th year of the Chen dynasty under Taijian. The "Hongfan Five Elements Chronicle" records: "Confusion in thoughts is a sign of lack of wisdom. Its sin is foolishness; the punishment is a fierce wind that will ultimately bring disasters and untimely deaths. There will be demons of the night, there will be sins, there will be calamities, there will be internal diseases, there will be yellow misfortunes, wood, gold, water, fire disasters, and earth."
On the day of Wuxu in August of the year 507 AD, a strong wind blew down many trees. Jing Fang's "Yi Fei Hou" states: "When Jiaosu appears with fierce winds, the world will be shrouded in darkness. Within three months, war will inevitably break out." That year, the Northern Wei army invaded Zhongli.
On the day of Guiwei in November of the year 553 AD, the emperor reviewed the army in the southern city, and a strong north wind blew, darkening the sky. The "Hongfan Five Elements Chronicle" states: "This is a sign of the ruler's foolishness." At that time, the emperor had just quelled the rebellion of Hou Jing, and the court ministers advised him to return to Jiankang, but he did not listen, still being suspicious and paranoid, behaving foolishly, so heaven sent a strong wind as a warning. That year, the Liang dynasty fell to the Western Wei.
In July of the year 562 AD, a strong wind blew from the southwest, causing the Lingtai Tower to collapse. "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" considered this a sign of ministerial abuse of power. At that time, the crown prince was still young, and Prince Xu of Ancheng held power, which the emperor did not stop in time. The following year, the emperor died, the crown prince ascended the throne, and Prince Xu of Ancheng deposed the crown prince.
In November of the year 586 AD (20th year of Emperor Wen of Sui), a severe storm swept through Chang'an City, destroying houses, uprooting trees, and killing over a thousand people in Qinzhou and Longzhou! An earthquake followed, with thunderous sounds shaking the heavens. The bell at Jingsha Temple rang three times on its own, the door lock of the Buddha hall opened automatically, and the bronze statue walked out of the hall! This self-ringing bell and drum, as mentioned in ancient texts, is called "Drum Demon." Yang Xiong once said that if the monarch is incompetent and misled by flatterers, those who only know how to flatter will gain power, leading to such strange phenomena. At that time, Empress Duogu was in power, Yang Su held sway in court, the emperor was misled by the slander of these two, dismissed Gao Feng from his position, deposed Crown Prince Yang Yong, and instead installed Prince Jin, Yang Guang—who was nothing more than a figurehead. The emperor's incompetence, chaotic court politics, and overwhelming negative energy led to the bronze statue and door lock, both made of metal, vibrating and shaking, which relates to disasters and damage caused by metal. "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" states: "All this is caused by losing the people's hearts!" Gao Feng and Yang Yong did nothing wrong, yet they were dismissed, which truly reflected a loss of the people's support!
In the twelfth year of Taijian (570 AD), on the day of Renxu in June, a strong wind blew down the main gate of Gaomen. In the same year, in September, another strong wind blew at night, toppling houses and even uprooting trees. All of this was caused by the overbearing abuse of power by Prince Shuling of Shixing at that time.
During the Zhide period, a strong wind also blew down the Vermilion Bird Gate.
In the third year of Zhengming (589 AD), on the sixth day of the sixth month, a strong wind blew from the northwest, causing huge waves and flooding into Stone City and the Huai River. At that time, the Emperor appointed Sima Shen as the prime minister, and he executed loyal ministers and advisors who dared to speak out, with Shen Keqing and Shi Wenqing being especially notorious for their tyranny and lawlessness. Jiang Zong, Kong Fan, and others were indulgent and stifled dissent, incompetent and corrupt, which led to widespread chaos, all of which was their doing.
Later, in the second year of Heqi Heqing (563 AD), a strong wind blew for thirty days before stopping. At that time, the Emperor had just handed over power to corrupt officials such as Shi Kai, whose power was growing increasingly unchecked. In the third year of Tiantong (567 AD), in May, another strong wind blew, turning the day dark, buildings collapsed, and trees were uprooted. Strange celestial phenomena appeared again, but the Emperor remained oblivious, and the following year he died. The Emperor ordered that all memorials must be presented to Shi Kai before being sent to him. Prince Rui of Zhaojun and Prince Run of Fengyi accused Shi Kai of being arrogant and unsuitable for court positions, but instead were falsely accused by Shi Kai, which ultimately resulted in the execution of Prince Rui. Shi Kai held absolute power over life and death, but was later killed by Prince Yan of Langye.
In the third month of the seventh year, a strong wind blew from the northwest, causing buildings to collapse and trees to be uprooted, lasting for five days before stopping. This was yet another consequence of the abuse of power by Gao Anagui, Luoti Po, and their associates.
In the year 2 BC, there was a Xiongnu man riding a mule in Xihe, suddenly swept up by a whirlwind, along with the mule cart, soaring over a thousand feet, and then falling heavily, shattering into pieces. Jing Fang's "Yi Zhuan" says: "When people violate the great righteousness of unity and cooperation, the highest virtue will be hidden, foreshadowing unusual wind disasters." Two years later, Han Wang Liang secretly planned a rebellion in Bingzhou, and the sight of the mule cart soaring and crashing confirmed Wang Liang's conspiracy. Its ascent into the sky and subsequent fall foreshadowed the outcome of subversion and downfall. It seems as if the heavens are warning: do not recklessly deploy your chariots and horses, for they will ultimately lead to failure; yet Wang Liang tragically failed to grasp this truth. After the death of Emperor Gaozu of Han, Wang Liang rebelled, with numerous counties rallying to his cause, amassing an army of several hundred thousand. However, it was quelled a month later.
In the second year of the Chengsheng reign of the Liang Dynasty (553 AD), on the Ding Mao day of October, a strong wind blew, turning day into night, the sky and earth darkening, as if evil spirits were at work. Jing Fang's "Yi Fei Hou" says: "When a strong wind blows during the day, causing darkness throughout the world, people will fall gravely ill, and if not, there will be many thieves." Three years later, the Liang Dynasty was destroyed by the Western Wei.
In the third year of the Zhengming reign of the Chen Dynasty (587 AD), on the first day of the first month, clouds and mist filled the sky, the air was thick with a bitter scent, yet another sign of malevolent forces. The last emperor of the Chen Dynasty was both incompetent and foolish, as stated in the "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan": "When a king loses the path of righteousness, and ministers become powerful, deceiving the king, it will lead to a scene of dark clouds gathering." At that time, the Northern Zhou army approached the Yangtze River, Liuzhuang and Ren Man'nu came to seek peace, but the last emperor of Chen believed the treacherous words of Kong Fan, which ultimately led to the downfall of the kingdom.
In the fourth year of the Wu Ding era of the Eastern Wei dynasty (546 AD), during winter, heavy fog persisted for six days, making it hard to tell day from night. The "Hong Fan Five Elements Biography" states: "During the day, it was as dark as night, indicating that Yin energy was overpowering Yang energy, a sign that ministers would invade the king." The next year, Yuan Jin and Liu Siyi conspired to assassinate the Grand General, fulfilling this omen.
In the second year of the Da Xiang era of the Northern Zhou dynasty (580 AD), Wei Jiong was defeated in Xiangzhou, and tens of thousands of his followers were killed and buried in Youyu Garden. You could often hear ghostly cries at night there. Fan Hong's "Five Elements Biography" states: "The crying is a sign of death, caused by evil spirits. Ghosts crying at night indicate an impending death omen." Jing Fang's "Yi Fei Hou" also states: "Ghosts crying at night, the country will perish." The following year, the king and ministers of the Northern Zhou dynasty were all murdered, leading to the downfall of the dynasty.
During the Ren Shou era, ghostly cries were often heard at Ren Shou Palace and at the foot of the Great Wall. Not long after, both Empress Xian and the Emperor died at Ren Shou Palace. "Ghostly cries", "the country will perish" - these signs foreshadowed the decline of the dynasty.
In 612 AD, Yang Xuangan rebelled in the Eastern Capital. Shangshu Fan Zigai killed tens of thousands of his followers outside Changxia Gate. By the end of the year, you could frequently hear cries of ghosts and howls of wolves there, along with moans, similar to the previous omens. Later, Wang Shichong killed Prince Dong of Yue in Luoyang.
In 550 AD, the locust trees bloomed but did not bear fruit. The locust trees symbolize the positions of the Three Excellencies, and the failure to bear fruit foretells a scene of decline. The following year, the Recorder of the Imperial Secretary and Shi Kai were both killed, as well as Prince Hu Changren of Longdong and Prince Yan of Langye, and Left Prime Minister Duan Shao also died.
During the reign of the final ruler of the Chen Dynasty, there were two imperial concubines, Zhang Guifei and Kong Guifei, both of whom were described as extremely beautiful and enchanting. The emperor favored them more than all the other concubines in the palace, spending every day in their company, indulging in poetry, wine, music, and dance, seeking pleasure and revelry. He stayed in the palace for several weeks without coming out, indulging excessively without restraint. The treasury was emptied, and the people were heavily burdened by taxes, resulting in widespread resentment among the populace. When enemies attacked, they could not find a single soldier willing to resist. This calamity was largely attributed to the influence of women! When the Chen Dynasty fell, the emperor and these two concubines took their lives by jumping into a well. The Sui army captured Zhang Guifei and killed her, as an apology to the people of Jiangdong. The "Hong Fan Wuxing Zhuan" says: "'Hua' is like the appearance of glory, wealth, and beauty. Because of the destruction caused by beauty, it is called 'Hua Xie.'"
During the reign of the final ruler of the Qi Dynasty, there was a favored concubine named Feng Xiaolian, who was both intelligent and beautiful, skilled at playing the pipa, and particularly talented in song and dance. The emperor was captivated by her and elevated her to the rank of concubine. He also selected thousands of beautiful women to serve as her maids, with the cost of each maid's attire amounting to thousands of gold. While the emperor was hunting in the mountains, the Zhou army invaded the borders, creating a state of emergency as refugees flooded the borders. The emperor wanted to withdraw the troops, but Feng Xiaolian disagreed and urged the emperor to continue fighting the enemy. The emperor listened to her, but the delay ultimately resulted in the fall of Jinzhou. In the subsequent battles with the Zhou army at Jinzhou, due to Feng Xiaolian's influence, several opportunities were missed, ultimately leading to the downfall of the country. The people of the Qi Dynasty still hold her accountable for this. These events left a lasting impact on the people, reminding them of the dangers of unchecked desires and the consequences of misplaced priorities.
When Emperor Liang Wu performed a ritual for the City God, preparing to sacrifice a cow, a red snake suddenly appeared wrapped around the cow's mouth, signifying impending disaster for the cow. The ancients believed such occurrences were the work of dragons and snakes, as ominous signs from heaven. In the "Spring and Autumn Annals," it is recorded that in the third year of Duke Xuan of Lu, the sacrificial cow injured its mouth, and people at the time believed this to be a sign that heaven did not accept the sacrifice, suggesting that Duke Xuan's intentions were rejected. The "Five Elements Chronicle" also states: "If a king goes against righteousness, disasters caused by dragons and snakes will occur." Although Emperor Liang Wu claimed to be going to the rescue, he was actually being arrogant and self-satisfied, his inner guilt led to heaven rejecting the sacrifice, fulfilling the omen of a king going against righteousness. As a result, he was indeed defeated by Emperor Yuan.
Later, in the second year of Qi Wuping, Bingzhou presented a five-legged cow, which was also a sign of disaster. The "Hong Fan Five Elements Chronicle" says: "The abnormal situation of the cow symbolizes the disaster of the palace." Emperor Qi Wuping then mobilized his troops on a large scale, building ponds, hills, and luxurious palaces in Xuandu Park, indulging in extreme extravagance. As soon as the project was completed, the country perished.
Furthermore, in the sixth year of Zhou Jiande, three monstrous beasts that looked like water buffalo appeared in Yangwu, one yellow, one red, and one black. The three beasts fought each other, with the yellow and black ones engaging in combat. The yellow beast struck the black one from the side, resulting in the death of the black one, after which the yellow one also ran into the river. This incident closely resembled the disaster omen of the cow. Black was the color revered by the Zhou dynasty, and the death of the black beast symbolized the downfall of the Zhou dynasty. A few years later, the Zhou dynasty indeed perished, and the Sui dynasty rose to power, with red being the color of the Sui dynasty's military flags and yellow being the color of their military uniforms. The downfall of the Zhou and the rise of the Sui both fulfilled this omen.
During the early years of the Sui dynasty, a cow appeared on Mount Heng, with an extra hoof on each knee. Subsequently, the Sui dynasty built the Eastern Capital, constructed the Great Wall, and embarked on massive construction projects.
In the third year of the Chen Dynasty, the Sui army arrived at the riverside. The Chen emperor said casually, "The Qi army has come three times, the Zhou army has come twice, and they have all failed. What can they possibly do?" The official Kong Fan said, "The Yangtze River is a natural barrier, separating the north and south. How could the northern army possibly cross the Yangtze River? I have always worried about my low rank, but if they really cross the river, I could become the Grand Marshal!" The Chen emperor was very happy to hear this and celebrated with music, wine, and poetry. This emotional numbness was a harbinger of the country's downfall! The key to survival lay in that moment, where the ruler and his officials should govern diligently. However, the Chen emperor showed no fear, and Kong Fan became lost in indulgence, losing his grip on reality. How could they not fail? The Chen Dynasty eventually fell, and Kong Fan was exiled.
During the reign of Emperor Wenxuan of Qi, he suddenly smashed a cup at a banquet in Dongshan, became furious, and immediately decreed a western expedition, boasting about the strength of his army. However, shortly after, he cried to his ministers, "I did not choose this black robe!" In the end, the western expedition did not happen. Some insightful ministers noticed that the emperor was losing his composure, knowing that his reign would not last long. Indeed, the emperor later succumbed to illness, became consumed by drink and debauchery, became moody and irritable, and died within a few years.
After the death of Empress Dowager Wu Cheng, Emperor Wu Cheng continued to wear red official robes. Soon after, he ascended the Three Terraces, hosted banquets, and was in high spirits, reveling in the festivities. When a white official robe was presented to him, he became furious and threw it down the steps. Not long after, he too met his end.
In the first year of the Datong era of the Liang Dynasty, dirt surprisingly fell from the sky. In the second year, gray ash fell, and it was still yellow. This yellow color somewhat resembled a lucky color. Jing Fang mentioned in "Yi Fei Hou" that "hearing good advice but not accepting it implies that someone is aware of the situation but remains silent. The appearance of an unusual yellow color indicates disaster, which will affect future generations, caused by blocking the wise and abandoning the right path." At that time, Emperor Wu of Liang considered himself extremely intelligent, intolerant of anyone stronger than himself, and especially revered Buddhism, even treating himself as a slave. The punishment for "blocking the wise and abandoning the right path" truly came to pass for him.
In January of the first year of the Daobao era, yellow sand fell from the sky. Soon after, Emperor Jianwen dreamed of swallowing a lump of soil. Not long after, he was deposed by Hou Jing, who suffocated him with a sandbag, and his sons were also killed. The prophecy of "no heirs" came true.
When Emperor Chen was in power, he dreamed of people wearing yellow clothes surrounding the city. Emperor Chen was very annoyed by this dream, so he had all the orange trees in the city cut down. After Emperor Yang Jian of the Sui Dynasty proclaimed himself emperor, everyone across the country donned yellow clothing. Not long after, the Sui army attacked and besieged the Chen Dynasty, fulfilling his dream.
In January of the second year of the Daxiang era of the Later Zhou Dynasty, yellow dirt fell from the sky and continued for some time before it stopped. This mirrored the events of the first year of the Datong era of the Liang Dynasty. At that time, the emperor was so incompetent and tyrannical that he died less than a year later. By the time Emperor Jing came to power, he willingly abdicated the throne. The prophecy of "abandoning the right path and having no heirs" came true once more.
In the second year of the Kaihuang era, there was a mudfall in the capital. At that time, Emperor Wen of Sui learned from the lesson of the Zhou Dynasty's weak feudal states that led to its downfall. Therefore, he divided his sons among various regions and established regional administrations to govern them. The omen of "losing territory" emerged, and indeed, later his sons all wanted to rebel. Jing Fang remarked in "Yifei Hou": "Mud falls from the sky; the people labor yet see no harvest." At that time, Emperor Wen of Sui was busy building palaces and later embarked on vast construction projects, filling valleys, leading to the deaths of countless laborers from overwork.
In the first year of Taiqing of the Liang Dynasty, a woman named Mo from Danyang gave birth to a baby boy whose eyes were on the top of his head, and his eyes were as big as a two-year-old child's head. The child spoke as soon as he was born: "I am the drought spirit; I cannot remain here." His mother said: "You have to let me live." The drought spirit said: "There are officials above; how could I possibly act recklessly? Quick, make a scarlet hat, and then all will be well." His mother didn't have time to make a hat, so she tied a scarlet cloth strip on the child's head. Since then, the drought persisted for two years, hitting Yangzhou, Xuzhou, Yanzhou, and Yuzhou particularly hard. Many people near the Mo family wore scarlet items to ward off evil, thus avoiding the epidemic, but it was not effective in other places.
In the second year of Dabao, a child named Yu Zanger in Jingkou, five years old, climbed to the roof of a tall building at the city's southwest corner and beat a drum while playing "Changjiang Lei." The drum symbolized the army. At that time, Hou Jing was causing chaos in Jiangnan.
In the third year of Yongding of the Chen Dynasty, a three-zhang tall man appeared on Mount Luofu, with a snow-white body and gorgeous clothes. Jing Fang's divination said: "The emergence of a giant foretells the nation's doom." Two years later, the emperor died.
When Chen Houzhu was the crown prince, a woman stormed into the Eastern Palace, shouting, "The lord of Bi Guo!" Chen Houzhu later ascended the throne and ultimately brought about the fall of the Chen Dynasty, fulfilling her prophecy.
In August of the third year of the Zhide era, a servant girl in Jiankang died, was buried for nine days, and then suddenly came back to life. A cowherd heard the commotion and dug her out.
In the second year of the Zhenming era, a ship was launched, and suddenly someone heard saying, "Next year will be chaotic." People looked and found a dead infant, two feet long and headless. The following year, the Chen dynasty fell.
During the Qi Tianbao era, a woman in Linzhang gave birth to a child with two heads sharing one body. After that, the government was dominated by corrupt officials, blurring the lines between social classes, fulfilling the omen of the child with two heads.
During the reign of the last ruler of the Chen dynasty, a man dressed in monk's robes, who appeared to be insane, bowed to crows and scolded monks. Crows symbolize the Zhou dynasty. Shortly thereafter, the Qi dynasty was overthrown by the Zhou dynasty, and Buddhism was suppressed.
In the third year of the Baoding era of the Later Zhou dynasty, a man gave birth to a boy with genitals on his back, resembling a tail, and toes like animal claws. Genitals should not be on the back, as it signifies a reversal of yin and yang and disorder in the ruler-subject relationship; toes should not resemble animal claws, as it signifies brutal upheaval. At that time, Duke Dang of Jin, Yuwen Hu, monopolized power, waged wars externally, and plotted to usurp the throne in secret. This served as a divine warning that the order between ruler and subjects had been disrupted. The emperor, upon witnessing these omens, came to his senses, executed Duke Dang, took control of the government, practiced frugality, ultimately subdued the Qi state, and was revered as the founding ancestor. This exemplified the principle that blessings and misfortunes are interconnected.
In the time of Emperor Wu of Han, there was a skilled martial artist. He pretended to be mad and foolish, with a gourd in hand, ran to the gate of Jin Dang Gong's house, broke down the gate, and said, "I can still jump around, you're in for it now!" At that time, Jin Dang Gong was very powerful, so he went to complain to the Empress Dowager. Enraged, Emperor Wu had Jin Dang Gong executed. Then he sent soldiers to arrest Jin Dang Gong's sons, but they all took poison and killed themselves, which was truly tragic. As for the martial arts expert, he later took to begging on the streets, and when people gave him food, he used a bottomless bag to collect it, laughing heartily, "It's all just empty!" Before long, the Western Han Dynasty fell, Liu Bang's descendants moved the capital, and Chang'an City became a ruin.
In the sixth year of the Kaihuang period, an old man in Huozhou transformed into a fierce beast!
In the seventh year, a monk from Xiangzhou turned into a snake, wrapping its tail around a tree trunk and striking itself. The snake was a full two zhang long!
In the fourth year of the Renshou period, someone saw a person several zhang tall appear at Yingmen, with footprints measuring four chi five cun long. That year, the emperor died.
In the first year of the Daye period, there was a man named Fang Huian from Yanmen. His mother was a hundred years old, and a horn actually grew on her forehead, measuring two cun long. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says, "Women belong to yin, horns belong to soldiers, the lower responds to the upper." Later, the world truly fell into chaos, and soldiers surrounded the emperor in Yanmen.
In the fourth year of that period, a woman from Songgu Village in Yanmen gave birth to a meat egg the size of a fight, and she buried the egg in the ground. A few days later, dark clouds gathered over the buried spot, rumbling beneath the surface, and then a large hole erupted from the ground, but the egg had vanished.
In the sixth year, a maid from the Li Lai Wang family in Zhao County gave birth to something the size of a chicken egg.
In the first month of the sixth year of Daye, a thief wearing a white tunic and holding fragrant flowers claimed to be Maitreya Buddha reincarnated. He ran to Jianguo Gate, stole the weapons of the guards, and tried to rebel. Prince Qi, Yang Jian, happened to come across him and killed him on the spot. Three years later, Yang Xuan rebelled, surrounding and attacking Luoyang with troops, and was ultimately defeated and killed.
In the eighth year, a man named Cheng Gong, who had lost his mind, shouted loudly in the eastern capital that there were thieves. The emperor was quite displeased by this. The following year, Yang Xuan indeed rose up, besieging Luoyang.
In the twelfth year, Cheng Gong shouted about thieves again. Li Mi advanced on the eastern capital, while Meng Rang set fire to Fengdu City before fleeing.
It is said that in the ninth year, the emperor lived in Gaoyang Palace. There was a man from Tang County named Song Zixian, who was particularly skilled in sleight of hand. His upstairs room was always lit, and he could magically conjure Buddha statues, claiming to be Maitreya Buddha reincarnated. He also hung a large mirror in the hall, with images of snakes, beasts, and portraits of people on it. When someone came to visit him, he would turn the mirror to show them their appearance in the next life. If the mirror showed a snake, Song Zixian would say, "This is the consequence of your sins; you should recite more scriptures!" Then he would have the person bow again, and this time the mirror would show a human image. People nearby believed him to be genuine, and thousands of people came to worship him every day. Later, Song Zixian secretly plotted a rebellion, intending to hold a grand Buddhist event and then seize the opportunity to attack the imperial palace. However, his plan was exposed, and General Liang Yang led troops to arrest him. When they arrived at Song Zixian's residence that night, they surrounded the house and found only a fire pit. The soldiers dared not appro
Afterwards, there was a monk named Xiang Haiming, who claimed to be the reincarnation of Maitreya Buddha while in Fufeng and secretly plotted a rebellion. Those who believed in him would experience good dreams. As a result, everyone believed in him, and the people in the Guanzhong region regarded him as a great sage. He later rebelled and unexpectedly amassed tens of thousands of troops under his command. He was ultimately defeated by the imperial forces. Jing Fang noted in the classic work "Yifei Hou": "Deceiving the public with false words, this is called disbelief. No one is walking on the road, and within three years, someone will rise in rebellion." Since then, chaos ensued, and no one was seen on the roads.
In the fifth year of the Tianjian reign of the Liang Dynasty, in November, there was an earthquake in the capital city, which was a disaster caused by the five elements—wood, metal, water, fire, and earth! "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" states: "The subordinates have great power and are about to cause trouble, endangering the country." Jing Fang also mentioned in "Yifei Hou": "An earthquake in November in winter will lead to famine in that area." At that time, Li Kai, the governor of Jiaozhou, led a rebellion. The next year, there was frost, and the harvest was meager, causing the populace to face hunger.
In the third year of the Putong era, in January, there was an earthquake in Jiankang. At that time, Wen Senglang, the governor of Yizhou, led a rebellion with the support of the local people.
In December of the sixth year, there was another earthquake. Jing Fang noted in "Yifei Hou": "An earthquake with sound in winter, if it occurs in December, that place will be at war." At that time, the emperor commanded Prince Yong of Yuzhang to lead a northern campaign.
In the fifth year of the Zhongdatong era, in January, there was an earthquake in Jiankang. Jing Fang mentioned in "Yifei Hou": "An earthquake in spring will lead to a poor harvest that year." That year, there was a major flood, and the populace faced hunger.
In the third year of the Datong era, in November, there was an earthquake in Jiankang. The ancient text "Yifei Hou" stated: "An earthquake in November will lead to major funerals and famine in cities." As anticipated, the following year experienced frost disasters, and the populace faced hunger.
In October of the third year, Jiankang was struck by another earthquake. During that year, banditry emerged in the Kuaiji region. In February of the seventh year, Jiankang was struck by another earthquake. That year, Li Ben, a man from Jiaozhou, led a rebellion, driving away the governor Xiao Zi. In the ninth year, in the intercalary month of January, there was another earthquake. Li Ben declared himself emperor and set up a comprehensive bureaucratic system.
In April of the third year of Taiqing, Jiankang experienced another earthquake. At that time, Hou Jing proclaimed himself Prime Minister, overseeing the affairs of the Shangshu Province, and the emperor could not get the supplies he needed. This month, the emperor fell ill from worry and passed away. In May of the second year of Chen Yongding, Jiankang was struck by an earthquake. At this time, Wang Lin in Yingzhou crowned Xiao Zhuang as emperor. In the eleventh month of the fourth year of Taijian, an earthquake occurred. Chen Baoying rebelled in the Minzhong region. An earthquake occurred in January of the first year of Zhenming, linked to the excessive power held by Shi Wenqing and Shen Keqing. In the eleventh month of the second year of Wuding under the Dongwei dynasty, the Western River region experienced a sinkhole and fire. According to the ancient text "Yi Yao Zhan": "When the earth sinks, the ruler will die." Zu Xi explained, "Fire is yang energy, earth is yin energy. When the earth burns, yin energy weakens, yang energy prevails, and the abuse of power by subordinates will ultimately lead to self-destruction." At that time, Gao Yang was in power, but Hou Jing held a monopoly on power in Henan. Two years later, Gao Yang indeed died, and Hou Jing rebelled, ultimately ending in failure. In the second year of Heqing under the Houqi dynasty, an earthquake occurred in Binxian, a precursor to the abuse of power by Shi Kai. In the second year of Jiande in Houzhou, Liangzhou experienced frequent earthquakes, with many city walls collapsing and springs bubbling up. The ancient book "Yi Yao Zhan" says, "When the earth cracks, the Qiang people will rebel." At that time, the Tuyuhun frequently raided the Hexi region. In the fifth month of the fourteenth year of Kaihuang, the capital experienced an earthquake. "Yi Feihou" says, "In the fifth month of summer, when the earth shakes, the people will flee." That year, the Guanzhong region faced a famine, and the emperor ordered the people to go to Guandong to seek food. In April of the second year of Renshou, earthquakes struck Qizhou and Yongzhou. "Yi Feihou" says, "In the fourth month of summer, when the earth shakes, there will be poor harvests and widespread hunger." In the third year, a landslide occurred in Gushan, Liangzhou. "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says, "A landslide signifies the people's betrayal and disloyalty to heaven." Liangzhou is within the territory of Han. The following year, Han Wang Liang did indeed rebel.
In the seventh year of Daye, the Pillar Mountain collapsed, blocking the Yellow River and causing the river to flow backward for dozens of miles. Liu Xiang said in "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan": "Mountains symbolize the ruler; water represents yin energy, as well as the people. Heaven warns that if the ruler's power is too heavy, it will collapse, and the people will be displaced." At that time, Emperor Yang of Sui was launching a military campaign in Liaodong, and the common people could not bear such heavy labor demands. Complaints were widespread, and rebellions erupted across the country. Emperor Yang of Sui failed to grasp the underlying reasons, ultimately leading to the country's downfall.
"Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" also states: "Emperors cannot achieve the ultimate, which is known as the failure to achieve greatness. Their fault is incompetence, their punishment is long-lasting darkness, and their result is weakness. At this time, there will be signs of monsters being shot, chaos from dragons and snakes, and horse disasters."
In the twentieth year of Kaihuang, October, it rained continuously for an extended period. Liu Xiang said: "If the ruler loses the righteous path, and the subjects' power blinds the ruler's judgment, this will lead to continuous rain." At that time, Empress Dugu and Yang Su secretly framed Crown Prince Yang Yong, reducing his status to that of a commoner.
In the fourth year of the Wu Ding era of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, Emperor Shenwu of the Northern Qi Dynasty took on the role of Prime Minister and personally led the army to attack the Western Wei at Yubi. In November of that year, Emperor Shenwu fell ill and returned to the court. The soldiers were all very afraid and said, "Wei Xiaokuan used the Dinggong crossbow to kill the Prime Minister." The Western Wei issued an order nationwide, saying, "With a strong crossbow shot, calamity will befall the shooter." Emperor Shenwu was very angry when he heard about it, and his illness worsened, which was likely a sign of demonic influence. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" states, "Shooting is a symbol of military disaster, and when the energy goes against the sky, disaster will arise." When Emperor Shenwu was marching, the general in the palace, Cao Weizu, advised him, "Your Majesty, you are using dead energy to counteract living energy, which is harmful to guests and beneficial to hosts." However, Emperor Shenwu did not listen, and the army stagnated for fifty days, suffering repeated defeats. He then listened to the misguided advice, diverted the Fen River north of the city, and built up a mound of earth. The terrain was steep, reaching over a thousand feet high, and the project was ultimately abandoned, leading to the deaths of seventy thousand people. This was due to the transgression against the will of heaven. Emperor Shenwu died that year. The following year, Wang Sizheng disturbed the Henan region again.
During the Wuping era, the emperor personally returned from Bingzhou to Ye City, passing through Bagongling. Singing and walking at night, suddenly a madman suddenly went wild, believing the emperor was enchanted by a fox spirit, hiding in the grass and shooting arrows. He wounded several people and almost shot the emperor. The emperor caught and killed him on the spot. The madman himself didn't know what was going on. Fox spirits bewitching people are just one of the many animal evils! At that time, the emperor merely indulged in singing, drinking, and reveling with palace maids and eunuchs. Sometimes he even wore tattered clothes, pretending to be a beggar for amusement; these were all signs of evil. Someone shot him; this was a portent of military conflict! Before long, the country fell.
During the second year of the Liang Chaotian reign, there was a fight between dragons in Tanli Long in Beiliangzhou, with a mist rising for several miles. A dragon fight is an ominous sign! The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" says: "In the heavens, dragons symbolize power, while on earth, rulers symbolize authority. If there are problems with the dragons in the heavens, the ruler's rule will be in trouble, and so will the dragons. Dragon fights are a sign of imminent warfare." Jing Fang also said in "Yifeihou": "When people's hearts are unsettled, the phenomenon of dragon fights will occur." At that time, the emperor had just ascended the throne and faced rebellions from Chen Bozhi and Liu Jilian, resulting in widespread unrest and a looming crisis.
In the sixth month of the fifth year of Putong, dragons were seen fighting in Qua Wangbei, then headed west to Jianling City, where dozens of zhang of trees were left broken in the dragon's wake. This was similar to the situation in the second year of Tianjian. When the dragon passed through Jianling, it left broken trees in its wake, which was a sign of impending war and the destruction of the imperial tomb. At that time, the emperor was only concerned with superficial discussions, neglecting agriculture and military affairs, resulting in a decline in military discipline and a lack of motivation among soldiers. The ruler's rule was in trouble, leading to the occurrence of dragon fights. Yet, the emperor remained oblivious. In the first year of Taiqing, dragons were seen fighting in the waters of Lizhou. Waves crashed and clouds swirled, and then a white dragon was seen running south with a black dragon chasing it. That year, Hou Jing came to surrender with his troops, and the emperor, caught off guard, accepted him, instilling fear in the hearts of the people. Soon, war broke out, and the emperor, overcome with anxiety, died.
In the summer of the tenth year of the Datong era, a dragon fell into a well in a Yanling household due to thunderstorms. The next morning, the dragon was found to be the size of a donkey! Some people tried to spear it, but suddenly several large snakes appeared in the courtyard and inside the house, some as large as ships carrying hundreds of bushels! The family was terrified and ran around in a frenzy. The 'Hong Fan' commentary on the Five Elements says: "The dragon, a masculine symbol, is a symbol of nobility. It belongs in the heavens or on the earth, not appearing in the towns and houses of common people. The well is a dark and deep place, which foretells disaster and imprisonment for the nobility, a sign of the emperor's misconduct!" Later, Hou Jing rebelled and indeed imprisoned and killed Emperor Jianwen in a wine cellar, causing the royal relatives and ministers to be imprisoned and die tragically.
In the first month of the eleventh year of Taijian in the Chen Dynasty, a dragon also appeared in a pond in Nanyanzhou, similar to the omen of the dragon that appeared in the tenth year of the Datong period of the Liang Dynasty. Not long after, the last emperor took the throne, indulging in luxury and neglecting state matters, failing in everything. In the end, the country perished, and he was ultimately imprisoned and met his end.
In the first year of Wuding in the Eastern Wei Dynasty, a giant snake appeared in Wulao City. At that time, Li, the wife of Gao Zhongmi, the governor of Beiyuzhou, was beautiful and intelligent. The crown prince Gao Cheng fell in love with her, which left Gao Zhongmi feeling uneasy. He seized the opportunity to rebel in Wulao, secretly colluding with the Western Wei, clashing with the Eastern Wei army in a major battle at Heyang. Gao Huan (Emperor Shenwu) was nearly defeated by the Western Wei forces, barely escaping, with several thousand casualties.
In the ninth year of Tianbao in the Later Qi Dynasty, a dragon about seven to eight zhang long appeared in the hall of Qizhou, similar to the omen of the dragon that appeared in the tenth year of Datong. At that time, the Kings of Changshan and Changguang wielded significant power, but the emperor showed no intention of diminishing their power. The following year, the emperor died, and Crown Prince Yin ascended the throne. King Xiao Yan of Changshan indeed deposed the emperor, imprisoned and killed him, and was granted the title of King of Jinan.
In the first year of Heqing, a dragon appeared in the bathhouse in Jizhou, just like the omen in the ninth year of Tianbao. Previously, Prince Gui Yan of Pingqin accepted the posthumous edict of Emperor Zhao to name Prince Bai Nian as his successor. However, Gui Yan instead proclaimed Prince Xiao Zhan as emperor, known as Emperor Wucheng. Prince Bai Nian was then deposed and given the title of King Leling, eventually imprisoned and died.
In the fourth year of Tiantong, someone in Guixiang felled a dead tree and discovered a yellow dragon with a broken leg, dead in a tree hollow. During that time, the Qi dynasty valued wood as a symbol of virtue. The dragon symbolizes the monarch. With the dead tree, the dragon also died, a very ominous sign. That year, Emperor Wucheng died.
In the third year of Wuping, a dragon appeared in a well in Handan, emitting colorful and vibrant dragon aura, soaring into the sky. Another dragon appeared in a dried-up well at a Buddhist temple in Jizhou. This omen resembled that of the first year of Heqing. Later, the last ruler surrendered to the Zhou dynasty and was eventually killed.
In the seventh year of Wuping, below Zhaoyuan Tower in Bingzhou, a red snake and a black snake fought for several days without a clear winner, until the red snake died. Red symbolizes the Qi state, while black represents the Zhou state. The death of one snake in the fight signals impending doom! Later, the emperor placed heavy reliance on treacherous individuals, fought against the Zhou army in Jinzhou, and handed the army over to the treacherous Gao Anagong, who conspired against him. This was a result of the emperor's own lack of caution! Eventually, the emperor was captured by the Zhou army.
Prince Langye Yan demolished a white horse pagoda in the Northern Palace, constructed during the Shi Zhao period. During the demolition, a several meters long white snake appeared, twisting around before vanishing. At that time, Prince Langye Yan was tyrannical and cruel, failing to consider the consequences of his actions and ignoring the warning signs, ultimately leading to disaster.
In the fifth year of the Later Zhou, a black dragon fell dead in Bozhou. The dragon is a symbol of the king, and black is the symbolic color of the Zhou dynasty. The dragon falling dead is a very ominous omen. At that time, the crown prince was deemed incompetent, and the emperor was very worried. Honest ministers like Wang Gui and Yuwen Xiaobo repeatedly requested to depose the crown prince, but the emperor refused. Two years later, the emperor died, the crown prince ascended the throne, and brutally killed the Prince of Qi and Xiaobo, which ultimately led to the country's downfall.
In the fourth year of the Renshou era, a dragon appeared in a well at the Governor's Office in Daizhou. The dragon sometimes transformed into an iron horse, sometimes into a soldier, and even bent bows and shot arrows, resembling the act of shooting demons. Transforming into an iron horse foretold a disaster involving horses; bending bows and shooting arrows all indicated that war would break out among the vassals, which would lead to captivity. At that time, King Liang of Han was plotting rebellion in secret, so these signs appeared as a warning. King Liang did not understand these signs, eventually rebelled, and after failing, was demoted to a commoner, imprisoned for several years, and died.
Hou Jing proclaimed himself emperor in Jiangnan. Every time he went to war, if his white horse neighed and stamped its hooves, victory was assured; if it hung its head, defeat was certain. In the battle of Xizhou, his white horse lay down and refused to move, despite Hou Jing's pleas and attempts to prod it. This was a sign of impending disaster! "Hong Fan Wuxing Zhuan" says: "Horses are a symbol of soldiers. When enemies invade, horses will exhibit strange phenomena." As a result, Hou Jing suffered a disastrous defeat.
In the fifth year of the Chen Taijian era, horses in Hengzhou grew horns. "Hong Fan Wuxing Zhuan" says: "Horse horns symbolize war, foreshadowing failure and destruction." At that time, Emperor Chen Xuan sent Wu Mingche to lead troops to resist the Zhou army in Luoyang. After several years of fighting, the army suffered significant losses, and ultimately, Wu Mingche was captured by the Zhou army.
During the Tianbao period of the Northern Qi Dynasty, a horse with horns was reported in Guangzong County. The horn grew between its ears and looked like a sheep's tail. Jing Fang's "Yi Zhuan" mentioned, "When the emperor personally leads troops into battle, there will be horses growing horns." Four years later, the Khitan people invaded the border, and Emperor Wenxuan personally led the army into battle, fulfilling the prophecy.
In the fourth year of Daye, many horses died in the stables in Taiyuan, with almost half of them perishing. The emperor was furious and immediately sent people to investigate. The stable manager said, "Every night, the horses in the stable are inexplicably frightened, which is why so many have died." The emperor then had a wizard investigate. The wizard, aware of the emperor's plans to attack Liaodong, played along and said, "The previous emperor once ordered Yang Su and Shi Wansui to attack Liaodong, saying they would bring ghost soldiers to battle!" The emperor was delighted by this and let the stable manager go. The "Hongfan Wuxing Zhuan" also wrote, "Going against the will of heaven is why the horses are dying in large numbers." At that time, the emperor was traveling around the country every year, leading to unrest and financial troubles everywhere. It seemed as if heaven was warning him: all the horses in the stables have died, yet you continue to roam around! But the emperor did not listen, and eventually chaos ensued.
In the eleventh year of Daye, horses with horns several inches long were reported in three counties in Henan and Fufeng, just like during the Tianbao period. At that time, the emperor was busy leading troops to attack Goguryeo every year.
In the first year of Yining, in the Longma Stables at Jiangdu Palace, many horses inexplicably died over the course of ten days, which was just like what happened in the fourth year of Daye!
