1. The mystery of Laozi’s exit from the Pass
There are historical records that Laozi once left Hangu Pass in the west. He was forced to write books by Yin Xi, the order of the pass, and left behind Chinese thoughts The greatest work in history is the 5,000-word Tao Te Ching. Then he rode a big green bull and continued westward, but there was no news. This has aroused the interest of many archaeologists and historians, but so far no conclusive evidence has been obtained.
Some people say that he left the Pass and ran to India through the quicksand. They also said that Laozi went to India to preach and taught great disciples like Sakyamuni. Many people throughout the ages believed that this theory was just fabricated by Taoism in order to elevate itself and belittle other religions.
Some people say that in his later years, Lao Tzu settled in Lintao, Gansu Province, where he taught inner elixirs, maintained health and cultivated Taoism for the elderly who had retired to hermitage. After attaining Taoism, he "ascended" at Lintao Transcendental Terrace. And some people made random speculations, saying that the public security was poor at that time, and someone might have robbed you on the way, leading to accidental death.
2. The mystery of Xi Shi’s life and death
Xi Shi is the first of the four beauties in ancient China and the first female spy in China. As for the final outcome of Xi Shi, who was a hero of Yue and a sinner of Wu, there are different opinions. Some people say that he was sunk by Gou Jian into the Yangtze River, and the chapter "Mozi · Relatives" said: "The sinking of Xi Shi ("Shen", the ancient work "Shen") is also beautiful."
"Taiping Yulan" " quoted the record about Xi Shi in "Wu Yue Chun Qiu" written by Zhao Ye of the Eastern Han Dynasty: "After the death of Wu, Xi Shi floated on the river and followed the barbarians to the end." The word "Fu" here also means "sink". "鸱伊" means leather bag.
In the poems of later generations, Xi Shi’s sinking into the water was also mentioned many times. Li Shangyin’s poem "Jingyang Well" said: "The water outside the palace of Wu is broken, and Xi Shi is still buried in the mud." Pi Rixiu's poem "Guanwa Palace Nostalgia": "I don't know where the water burial will go, Xiyue Bay wants to be imitated." This shows that in the Tang Dynasty, people recognized the theory that Xi Shi was submerged.
3. The mystery of Xu Fu’s eastward journey
After Qin Shihuang conquered the six countries and unified the whole country, he held a high and powerful position, and what he wanted most was longevity. Later, he heard that there were people in the East China Sea. Penglai Fairy Bird, where there is Ganoderma lucidum grass that can lead to immortality after taking it, sent Xu Fu to lead 500 boys and girls and 3000 craftsmen to cross the sea eastward. Later, Qin Shihuang did not expect news from Xu Fu until his death. Where did Xu Fu go?
Some people say that the sailing skills were poor at that time, and they were all wiped out when they encountered strong winds and waves. The first person to record Xu Fu's history in historical records was Sima Qian, but he did not explain where Xu Fu floated to the sea. Later generations thought it was Taiwan or Ryukyu, and some said it was America, but most people thought it was Japan.
4. The mystery of Concubine Yang’s life and death
Concubine Yang is a well-known beauty in China. Her legendary life inspired the talents of countless poets and literati, who composed poems and poems for her. However, where will this beautiful beauty end up? Historical records record that in June of the fifteenth year of Tianbao (AD 756), Luoyang fell and Tongguan fell. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty fled in embarrassment with his ministers. His beloved concubine Yang Guifei died in Mawei Station.
However, there is a huge difference between the literati's poems and the historians' accounts, so there are still many questions about Concubine Yang's final destination. One view is that Yang Yuhuan may have died in the Buddhist hall. "The Biography of Concubine Yang in the Old Book of Tang Dynasty" records: After the Forbidden Army general Chen Xuanli and others killed Yang Guozhong and his son, they strongly demanded that Yang Yuhuan be given death on the grounds that "the troubles still exist". Tang Xuanzong had no choice but to give the order after bidding farewell to the concubine.
5. The mystery of the violent death of Song Taizu
Zhao Kuangyin launched the Chenqiao Mutiny in 960 AD. He wore a yellow robe and served as emperor for 17 years. In 976 AD, he gave up and returned to the west. According to the official history There is no clear record of his death, and the relevant records in the "History of Song Dynasty: The Benji of Taizu" only contain two simple sentences: "The emperor died in the Wansui Palace at the age of fifty." "I was ordered by Empress Dowager Du to pass on the throne to Emperor Taizong." < /p>
Therefore, his death has always been an unsolved mystery, leaving another unsolved case in history. One opinion is that Song Taizong "killed his brother to seize the throne." Those who hold this theory believe that Song Taizu died suddenly amidst the sound of a candle shadow and an axe, based on what was recorded in "Xu Xiangshan Wild Records". Song Taizong stayed in the prison that night and ascended the throne in front of the coffin the next day. It is difficult to escape. Suspected of killing his brother.
Another opinion is that the death of Song Taizu has nothing to do with Song Taizong. Those who hold this view quote the records in Sima Guang's "Sushui Jiwen" to defend Song Taizong. According to "Sushui Jiwen", after the death of Song Taizu, it was already the time of the Fourth Drum. Xiaozhang, the queen of the Song Dynasty, sent someone to summon Taizu's fourth son, King Zhao Defang of Qin, to the palace, but the envoy went straight to Kaifeng Mansion to summon Zhao Guangyi.
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