Why did Wu Zetian erect a monument without words?
Erecting monuments and biographies has been a common practice since ancient times, but Wu Zetian is an exception! Why did Wu Zetian erect a monument without words?
Be kind in the eyes of the beholder. , A wise man sees wisdom and cannot agree on one thing. One theory is that Wu Zetian wanted to brag about herself and show that her merits and virtues cannot be expressed in words; another theory is that Wu Zetian was self-aware and it was a smart move, leaving the "right and wrong" for future generations to comment.
Another theory is that Wu Zetian was in a dilemma. Thinking of being buried with Gaozong after her death, it was difficult for her to write down whether she called herself emperor or empress, so she simply left her name blank and let future generations cover it up. Conclusion. Wu Zetian's erection of the "stele without words" created a mystery for later generations. If there is a stele but no words, it is better to say that no words are worse than having words, which has become an interesting topic.
The mystery of the whereabouts of the original copy of "Yongle Dadian" in the Ming Dynasty
"Yongle Dadian" can be regarded as an ancient book! It is said that 3,000 people participated in the compilation, which lasted three years, and the whole book was 20,000 There were two thousand volumes. Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty was so satisfied that he personally wrote a preface and named it. Regrettably, from the publication of "Yongle Dadian" until the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the original whereabouts became a public case. One theory is that Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty buried this book in Yongling. There was a tradition of burying books in the Ming Dynasty. Judging from the Emperor Yingzong's love for grand ceremonies, it is very likely that "life and death are connected".
Another theory is that the original copy was destroyed when the Wenyuan Pavilion caught fire during the fall of the Ming Dynasty. Since historical records do not record the whereabouts of the original, it seems that the only way to find out where the original is is through archaeological discoveries.
Who was "Luo Shen Fu" written for?
Ranked among the "Three Caos", Cao Zhi is known for his literary talent. In addition to seven-step poems, he first recommends "Luo Shen Fu" famous. In "Ode to the Goddess of Luo", who is the goddess of Luoshui written by Cao Zhi? It has become a difficult mystery in history! One speculation is that she is Empress Zhen, the concubine of Cao Pi.
As a brother-in-law, he fell in love with his sister-in-law. As far as brothers are concerned, it is unjust; as far as monarchs and ministers are concerned, it is unfaithful. Referring to Empress Zhen, Li Shangyin also wrote a poem about "Concubine Mi staying on the pillow of King Cai of Wei". In troubled times, peach blossoms chase the water, which has attracted criticism from literati for thousands of years. Another speculation is that Cao Zhi created an image of Luo Shen, who is beautiful and infatuated, but is suspected. , used to describe oneself, to express one's own situation of being unappreciated, being repeatedly excluded, and unable to make a comeback.
If it was not written by Ganzhen, then why did Cao Zhi write "Luo Shen Fu"? If it is to rely on the way of monarch and ministers, as a person who has been persecuted by his brother many times in politics, how could he have such true feelings as the Luo Shen woman? It seems that it is also true. Impossible, everything can only become a historical suspense.
Eternal Hate "Lanting Preface"
"Lanting Preface" is known as "the first running script of the ages". It is the pinnacle work of the calligraphy sage Wang Xi and has extremely high artistic value. It has been lost for thousands of years, which makes people miss it!
Historical records indicate that in the imperial edict of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, he clearly requested that the "Lanting Preface" be buried with him. In other words, this treasure should be in Zhaoling. Wen Tao of the Five Dynasties dehumanized the Zhaoling Mausoleum and discovered the authentic calligraphy works of Zhong Yao and Wang Xizhi, which were passed down to the world. The "Lanting Preface" was not mentioned, making it a headless public case.
Some people say that "Lanting Preface" is still in Zhaoling, possibly hidden in a more secret place. Wen Tao was in a hurry and the original was not found; some people say that "Lanting Preface" is in Qianling, where Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty Wu Zetian loved calligraphy and painting. What's more, there has long been a folk theory that "Lanting Preface" was buried with Qianling.
The Qianling Mausoleum has not been stolen yet, so everything can only become a mystery. I believe that one day the Qianling Mausoleum will be opened, the truth will be revealed, and the truth will come to light.
The mystery of the thousand-year stainless steel sword
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang, as the "eighth wonder of the world", are one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century! Along with the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, they were unearthed at the same time A batch of bronze swords, with bright and smooth blades and finely polished edges, have been sleeping underground for more than two thousand years. They are as bright as new and extremely sharp.
Coincidentally, when the archaeological team was excavating the ancient tombs of the Spring and Autumn Period, they unexpectedly discovered a Yue King Goujian sword. It was exquisitely crafted and cut iron like mud. The two major archaeological discoveries immediately spread across the country, and even greater miracles are yet to come. After testing by scientific researchers, it was found that there is a layer of chromium salt compound on the front of the sword. This is because it has been stainless for thousands of years.
This discovery shocked the world because this chromium salt oxidation treatment method is a modern advanced technology. Germany invented and patented it in 1937 and the United States in 1950.
As we all know, chromium is a rare metal with a melting point as high as 4,000 degrees Celsius, and it is very difficult to extract. Modern scientific inventions actually appeared more than 200 years ago? Who can imagine that the sword in Qin Shihuang's hand was actually the crystallization of modern science?
The mystery of the "everlasting lamp" in the ancient tomb
p>The "Eternal Lamp" in ancient tombs was first seen in myths and legends. It is said that the unquenchable fire is the fire of the heaven, and it was Promulgation who secretly brought it back to the earth. All over the world, tomb robbers go to ancient tombs to steal jewelry. The tombs are often isolated from the outside world, but the treasures remain intact after thousands of years. According to common sense, ancient tombs should not see the light of day all year round, and they should be invisible. However, "eternal lanterns" are hung on the vaults of some ancient tombs, and the shadows are very compelling and creepy. Why does such a miraculous lamp stay on for thousands of years? Why does it still burn without oxygen?
Where does the energy come from? If it is an oil lamp, it stays on for thousands of years. How is the fuel supplied? It is obviously not done by humans; if it is an electric lamp , the liquid in the lamp bowl may be mercury used to conduct electricity. The question is how to generate electricity? Is there a power generation device somewhere?
To generate electricity once and for all, solar power is required. All these are just conjectures. What is the truth? It still needs scientific verification.
Where are the treasures of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom?
The failure of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom is lamentable, and the disappearance of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom’s huge amount of jewelry is equally regrettable. Tianjing fell, the entire army was wiped out, and a large number of jewels disappeared from the world. There are rumors at home and abroad that Hong Ni's wealth is like a sea, gold and silver are like a sea, department stores are full, and more property is hidden underground. After Li Xiucheng was captured, Zeng Guofan used coercion and inducement to ask for the whereabouts of the gold and silver many times. This was also the reason why King Zhong was executed late.
Mighty and unyielding, the loyal king is also loyal and has never revealed the whereabouts of the jewels. Some people even drained the lake in the back garden of Tianwang Mansion and dug three feet into the ground, but found nothing. Such a treasure trove of jewels is very appetizing to the world, and the pursuit of treasures has never stopped!
Where did He's Bi go during the Warring States Period?
He's Bi has been passed down for thousands of years. It is a rare item that can be lived in, and is extremely valuable. , "The complete jade returned to Zhao" has become a legend through the ages! Where did He's jade go? There are different opinions. The only thing that is certain is that this piece of jade is still in the world. Because it can withstand high temperatures of 1300 degrees Celsius, it cannot be incinerated by ordinary fire. Qin destroyed the six kingdoms, and Yingzheng finally obtained the ultimate treasure. Some people say that the King of Qin destroyed He's jade, and the engraved characters on it were "Ordered by Heaven, and received Yongchang". It was the jade seal handed down from generation to generation. It passed through the hands of Liu Bang, Wang Mang, and Sima Yan, and was passed down to the Later Tang Dynasty. Shi Jingtang destroyed the Later Tang Dynasty, and Li Congke of the Later Tang Dynasty made the jade seal* ** burned and his whereabouts are unknown since then.
It stands to reason that real gold is not afraid of fire. Shi Jingtang should have obtained the treasure and was most likely buried with Shi Jingtang. Some people say that the Heshi Bi was buried in the Qin Mausoleum as a funerary object and was not used as a jade seal to pass down the country. spread throughout the world. If this is the case, if the underground palace of the Qin Mausoleum is discovered in the future, He's Bi will surely see the light of day again, and we will still have the opportunity to see the treasure.
Where are the Twelve Bronze Men of the Qin Dynasty today?
One emperor through the ages, Qin Shihuang left too many mysteries for future generations, and the Twelve Bronze Men are one of them! Why were they cast in ten? The two bronze men? The reason is not that important anymore. The twelve bronze men disappeared, leaving future generations puzzled! There are three speculations about the whereabouts of the twelve bronze men: Some people say that the overlord of Western Chu conquered Xianyang and burned Epang Palace. , the twelve bronze figures were burned together.
Some people say that the Twelve Bronze Figures were destroyed in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Dong Zhuo used ten of them to cast copper coins, and the other two were destroyed by Fu Jian. In fact, there is a more optimistic view. According to historical records, the Twelve Bronze Figures were not destroyed. The Twelve Bronze Figures were the favorite things of Qin Shihuang. After the mausoleum was built, they were buried with other jewelry. Due to some technical factors, the excavation of the Qin Mausoleum cannot be carried out for the time being. Therefore, no one can tell clearly the whereabouts of the Twelve Bronze Men.
The loss of the "Jiuding" in the Western Zhou Dynasty is a regret in ancient and modern times
The Jiuding is an artifact of the country and an ancient treasure! According to legend, Xia Qi collected rare birds, animals and strange objects, and painted them into pictures for the craftsmen to The imitation will be engraved on the body of Jiuding, with one tripod symbolizing one state and nine tripods symbolizing nine states, reflecting the unity of the country and the concentration of royal power. It has been passed down for more than two thousand years as a national treasure of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Does Jiuding still exist?
It is still an unsolved mystery! According to the "Historical Records", Duke Mu of Qin plundered the Jiuding to the capital of Qin, but the "Book of Han" said that the Jiuding sank in the Surabaya River in Pengcheng. , has not been found. If what Sima Qian said is true, Jiuding should fall into the hands of Qin Shihuang, not to mention Du Mu's saying that "The First Emperor traveled eastward and left Zhou Ding"!
Qin Shihuang cherished Jiuding very much. This is something everyone knows , Jiuding is very likely to be buried in the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, which has become the motive for some archaeologists to encourage the excavation of the Qin Mausoleum.