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Text: Yanyan
Edited by Yeon-yeon
Preface
In the context of the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in history, ruled the world with an iron fist. However, between her and the mysterious Xiangshi Yuan Tiangang, there was a little-known thrilling conversation.
When Wu Zetian decided to swing the killer, Yuan Tiangang said eight words on the line between life and death, and unexpectedly revealed the shocking secret hidden behind history.
What was it that made this powerful empress change her mind in an instant? What kind of heavenly opportunity is contained in those eight words?
Emergence: Yuan Tiangang's magical prophecy
At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, a young physiognomist named Yuan Tiangang began to emerge. He was born in the late Sui and early Tang dynasties, and showed extraordinary physiognomy talent at an early age. Legend has it that he was able to accurately predict a person's future fate by observing their face.
In 622 AD, Yuan Tiangang, who was only 14 years old, was invited to the home of the warrior Tong. Samurai Tong was a local official at the time, and although he was not prominent, he came from a well-to-do family. When he heard about Yuan Tiangang's magic, he invited this young man to look at the whole family.
As soon as Yuan Tiangang stepped into the door of the martial arts, he was attracted by an unusual atmosphere. He keenly felt that there must be extraordinary people in this family. When he saw the wife of the warrior Tong, Yang, he immediately said, "Judging from the face of the lady, a noble son was born. "
When the samurai heard this, he was overjoyed and hurriedly had his two sons and eldest daughter called out. Yuan Tiangang carefully looked at the faces of the three people, and then said solemnly: "These three will all be rich and noble in the future." "
Just then, a child dressed in a boy's clothes ran in from the yard. The child looked to be about six or seven years old, and although he was dressed in men's clothes, his eyes revealed a sharpness and alertness that did not match his age.
Yuan Tiangang's eyes were immediately attracted by this child. He carefully observed the child's face, and suddenly exclaimed: "This child has dragon eyes and phoenix neck, if it is a girl, he will definitely be the lord of the world in the future!" "
When the Samurai couple heard this, they couldn't help but smile at each other. They knew that this child in men's clothes was their youngest daughter Wu Cao, who later became Wu Zetian.
In the concept at that time, how could a woman become the lord of the world? They thought that Yuan Tiangang was just saying something flattering. However, Yuan Tiangang was extremely serious.
He seemed to see a magnificent picture slowly unfolding in front of him: this seemingly ordinary girl would embark on an unprecedented path in the future, and finally ascend to the supreme throne and become the first female emperor in Chinese history.
This prophecy not only changed Wu Zetian's fate, but also laid the groundwork for Yuan Tiangang's future life trajectory.
The prophecy is amazing: the luck of the samurai family and the fate of the Tang Dynasty
Yuan Tiangang's fame soon spread throughout Chang'an City. Not only can he accurately predict his personal fate, but he can also gain insight into national events. In a conversation with important ministers in the court, Yuan Tiangang uttered an astonishing prophecy: "Zhou Xing of the Wu Dynasty".
The implication of this prophecy is that in the course of the development of the Tang Dynasty, there will be a person surnamed Wu who will take away the luck of the Li royal family. This prophecy reached the ears of Li Shimin, Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and the emperor of great talent couldn't help but be vigilant.
Although Li Shimin was skeptical of this prophecy, he still ordered the people of the Wu family to be closely monitored. However, he could never have imagined that the person who could really fulfill this prophecy was in his harem at the moment. That is Wu Zetian, who has become his concubine.
After Wu Zetian entered the palace, with his extraordinary wisdom and means, he quickly won Li Shimin's favor. She is not only proficient in poetry and literature, but also has a unique insight into political affairs. Li Shimin often discussed government affairs with her, and even let her participate in some decisions.
However, after Li Shimin's death, Wu Zetian was sent to Ganye Temple to become a nun. But she did not accept her fate, but took every opportunity to return to the court. Eventually, she succeeded in becoming the empress of Tang Gaozong Li Zhi and began her journey to the pinnacle of power.
In this process, Yuan Tiangang's prophecy came true step by step. Wu Zetian first listened to the government as the empress, and later simply proclaimed himself emperor, established the Zhou Dynasty, and realized the prophecy of "Zhou Xing of the Wu Dynasty".
The accuracy of this prophecy not only made Yuan Tiangang famous among the people, but also attracted great attention from the rulers. For Wu Zetian, Yuan Tiangang is not only a magical figure who can predict the future, but also a potential threat.
Clever calculation: court situation and life encounters
As time passed, Yuan Tiangang's prophetic ability became more and more accurate. He is not only able to predict national events, but also has a mastery of personal destiny.
In the middle of the Tang Dynasty, there were three important ministers in the imperial court: Du Yan, Wang Qi, and Wei Ting. They were all important figures at the time and occupied important positions in the imperial court. One day, the three of them found Yuan Tiangang at the same time and asked him to tell their fortunes.
After carefully observing the faces of the three people, Yuan Tiangang made an astonishing prediction. "The three of you will be removed from office for the same thing," he said. But don't worry, it's just a temporary setback. Eventually, you will regain your strength and return to the court again. "
When the three of them heard this, they were both surprised and puzzled. They are all high-ranking ministers, how can they be removed at the same time? What's more, even if he is really deposed, is there still a chance to make a comeback?
However, Yuan Tiangang's prediction proved to be accurate. Soon after, a major incident occurred in the imperial court, and the three men were removed from their official positions at the same time because of mistakes made in the process.
But as Yuan Tiangang said, they did not sink there. After a period of hibernation, the three were reactivated one after another and returned to the court.
The accuracy of this prophecy shocked the government and the opposition again. People began to believe that Yuan Tiangang did have the ability to penetrate the heavens and the earth and could see the fate of the future. In addition to predicting the ups and downs of officialdom, Yuan Tiangang is also known for predicting lifespan.
Once, Cen Wenwen, a member of the Zhongshu House, asked Yuan Tiangang to look at his face. Yuan Tiangang observed carefully and said: "The Sheren Academy has become wide, the eyebrows cover the eyes, and the literature shakes the sea, but the top of the head has bones, and it has not yet taken shape. "
Cen Wenwen was skeptical after hearing this. However, it wasn't long before he was awarded the official position of Zheng Sanpin. Just when he was complacent, he died suddenly when he went out with the army, fulfilling Yuan Tiangang's prophecy.
These accurate predictions brought Yuan Tiangang's reputation to its peak. Whether it is dignitaries or ordinary people, they are in awe of him. However, as his influence continued to expand, it also caused some people to be wary and uneasy.
Power struggle: Wu Zetian's love and fear
After Wu Zetian ascended the throne and became emperor, he was both fond and wary of Yuan Tiangang, a peculiar figure. On the one hand, she recognized Yuan Tiangang's ability and felt that his prophecy could help her better control the government. On the other hand, she was also worried that Yuan Tiangang's influence was too great and might threaten her rule.
Wu Zetian often summoned Yuan Tiangang to ask him for his views on the affairs of the imperial court. Yuan's prophecies often provide her with a unique perspective that helps her make the right decisions.
For example, in foreign wars, Yuan Tiangang accurately predicted the movements of the enemy's army, so that Wu Zetian's army could strike first and achieve a major victory. However, as time went on, Wu Zetian became more and more uneasy.
She found that many ministers in the DPRK and China would privately consult Yuan Tiangang before making important decisions. There are even ministers who will decide whether to support a certain policy based on Yuan Tiangang's prediction.
This situation made Wu Zetian feel that his power was threatened. She began to wonder if one day Yuan Tiangang made a prediction that was unfavorable to her, would it cause the courtiers to lose confidence in her?
What worries Wu Zetian even more is that Yuan Tiangang's influence among the people is getting bigger and bigger. Many ordinary people regarded him as a man of God and obeyed his words. If one day Yuan Tiangang wanted to rebel, he only needed to say one word, and it could cause large-scale unrest.
After thinking about it, Wu Zetian made a difficult decision: kill Yuan Tiangang. She believes that only by eliminating this potential threat can she ensure that her rule is secure.
However, just as Wu Zetian was about to order Yuan Tiangang's execution, she hesitated again. After all, Yuan Tiangang's prophetic ability did help her a lot. Wouldn't it be a pity to kill him like this?
So, Wu Zetian decided to give Yuan Tiangang one last chance. She summoned Yuan Tiangang to the palace and asked him to predict his life. This is not only the ultimate test of Yuan Tiangang's ability, but also his last vitality.
Eight characters into a prophecy: the line of life and death and the leakage of heavenly opportunities
Faced with Wu Zetian's request, Yuan Tiangang knew that this was his life-and-death moment. He had to say a prophecy that would satisfy Wu Zetian without bringing disaster to himself.
After careful consideration, Yuan Tiangang said an eight-character prophecy: "Sheng is also Luoshui, and defeat is also Luoshui." "This prophecy may seem simple, but it has a profound meaning." "Luoshui" refers to Luoyang, implying that Wu Zetian's rise and fall are related to Luoyang.
Wu Zetian was thoughtful after hearing this. She decided to take Yuan Tiangang's suggestion and move the capital to Luoyang. Sure enough, during his time in Luoyang, Wu Zetian's reign reached its peak. The government is clear, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and are praised by later generations as having "Zhenguan Legacy".
However, as Yuan Tiangang predicted, Luoyang also became the place of defeat for Wu Zetian. In her later years, after being forced to abdicate, Wu Zetian spent the last days of her life in Luoyang. She lived in Luoyang for less than a year before she passed away.
This prophecy not only saved Yuan Tiangang's life, but also left him a strong mark in history. People marveled at his wisdom and courage to make such accurate predictions in the event of life and death.
However, this prophecy was also considered by later generations to be a "leak of heaven". In the concept of the ancients, fate and providence should not be divulged at will. In order to protect himself, Yuan Tiangang said such an important prophecy, which violated the basic principles of physiognomy to some extent.
Despite this, Yuan's reputation has not been tarnished. On the contrary, he was praised by later generations as "there are many good looks, but Yuan Tiangang will be the head".
It is believed that, unlike ordinary charlatans, Yuan Tiangang focuses on a combination of observation and reasoning to judge a person's fate from a subtle level, and this method is closer to science than to pure superstition.
epilogue
The legendary story of Yuan Tiangang is not only a personal biography of a physiognomy master, but also a history of the game of power and wisdom.
His prophetic power is certainly amazing, but what is even more worthy of our pondering is his wisdom in the maelstrom of power.
From the prophecy of Wu Zetian as the emperor to the eight-character proverb of "Sheng is also Luoshui, defeat is also Luoshui", Yuan Tiangang showed extraordinary insight and adaptability. His story teaches us that wisdom and courage are the keys to survival in any era.
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