Guanzhong Tomb Robbery Notes

Zhang Nan and I checked a lot of historical materials.

But I couldn't find any more detailed information about Qingshan Temple.

This is what history is like, many things are lost in the long river of time.

But this trip to the library was still very rewarding.

Because I discovered a method to find large tombs from historical materials.

Many biographies of emperors and nobles record where they were buried after their death.

Although it is just a rough place name and no specific location, it is enough clue.

All that remains is to interview villagers on the spot, consult local chronicles, and then use Feng Shui to make the final accurate positioning.

Later, when I was looking for large tombs, I basically used this method to locate them.

Back to the hospital, I chatted with grandpa for a while.

After he fell asleep, I took out the notes given by Tuo Ye and carefully studied the tomb-robbing methods recorded by his ancestors.

The notes start clearly with the importance of Feng Shui written on the first page.

Observing the wind and looking at the water is the first principle in finding a tomb.

I have been robbing tombs for more than forty years. I have traveled far and wide and met masters from all over the world, all of whom are proficient in Feng Shui.

There are even more advanced people who observe the stars and the moon to check the earth's energy, and can locate the tombs of from the Qingming Festival to the Shang and Zhou dynasties with just one finger.

But I am dull and cannot learn the art of stargazing.

He could only spend his whole life studying old books and Feng Shui to make up for his lack of talent.

The origins of Feng Shui can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou dynasties, when people would observe the soil and taste the water to find an auspicious location for their new home.

The contents of the notes are half-written and a bit difficult to read.

The content becomes increasingly obscure and difficult to understand as you go on.

From the characteristics of house selection by the ancients in the Xia and Shang dynasties to the changes in the understanding of feng shui auspicious locations in the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties.

After the compass appeared in the Tang Dynasty, Feng Shui theory developed greatly.

It can be said that most of the content of this notebook is the study of ancient Feng Shui.

What interested me most was the mention of royal feng shui in the notes.

"I have been fortunate to have obtained the secrets of the Ming Dynasty Palace Feng Shui, which has enabled me to thoroughly understand the science of physiognomy and geomancy. I can sense the heavens and earth without, and respond to the qi and matter within. The wonders of creation reside in my heart. This is the highest realm of geomancers, and future generations should carefully comprehend it."

I was confused and puzzled when I read this passage.

Because it is too vague and lacks detailed explanations, I am completely confused.

I just feel that what he wrote seems very powerful.

Later, I also studied Feng Shui works from various dynasties, and only when I integrated them into my understanding did I realize the beauty of these words.

It can be said that this passage is much more impressive than the techniques recorded later, such as digging holes, looking at mud, and smelling odors.

It was already late at night when I finished reading the notes.

Cui Hao got up at night and came back to see that I was still awake. He came over to me half asleep and said, "Brother, you are still working hard. Go to bed early."

"Go to sleep. Get ready tomorrow morning. We'll go to Xinfeng Town."

I am eager to try it at this moment.

He felt like he had picked up a peerless martial art and had made some progress in his practice. He wanted to test the level of his martial arts skills in actual combat.

Finding Qingshan Temple is the best test.

"what?"

"Why are you going to Xinfeng Town?"

Cui Hao's eyes suddenly widened as he finished speaking. "Are you looking for Qingshan Temple? That temple has been ruined for hundreds of years. What good would it do even if you found it?"

"If the underground palace exists, there might be magic weapons inside."

I really went there for the magic weapon.

It would be unreasonable for the underground palace of a royal temple to be without some magical weapons.

If we can find a magic weapon that can suppress the situation, we can be more protected when we go to the cave where Professor Zhang had the accident.

I told Cui Hao my idea and he nodded repeatedly.

"That makes sense. Get some magic weapons with you, and you won't have to be afraid when you go to the big tomb in the future."

"Okay, tell me what to prepare, and I'll get it done tomorrow morning."

"Just bring some water and food. This time, let's check the feng shui first and determine the approximate location."

I plan to check out Feng Shui first.

After determining the approximate location through Feng Shui, we will look for Lu Bin and others.

Let them dig a hole in the approximate location that has been determined.

If we find something, I will let them work for me to dig up the underground palace. If we don’t find anything, I will give them some money for their hard work.

After telling Cui Hao about the plan, we both went to bed.

The next day, after getting up early and having breakfast, we said goodbye to my grandfather and Zhang Nan respectively, and then we went to the train station and bought train tickets to Xinfeng Town.

Xinfeng Town is more than 40 kilometers away from Xi'an.

In that era when transportation was inconvenient, taking a train was undoubtedly the most convenient way to travel to places along the railway.

Check your ticket and get on the train.

But we were unlucky and didn't even get a ride on the green train.

Due to the tight transport capacity, the green-skinned trains are now used to support long-distance routes, and the short-distance commuter trains we took that stopped at every station have all been replaced with sealed tank trains.

A steam locomotive is a type of railway freight car.

The fully enclosed car body has only two large doors. After driving, once the doors are closed, it feels like entering an airtight can, so it is jokingly called a stuffy can.

Fortunately, there were not many people on the bus, so it was quite comfortable for us to sit on the floor.

The train rattled for over an hour before arriving at the station.

My legs were a little numb when I stood up, and I jumped out of the car with a grin on my face.

"Mouse, be smart on the road."

"If anyone asks where we are from, we just say we are students from Xi'an Mining University and are here to complete a field research assignment."

"I've got that in mind, but... do I look like a college student?"

Cui Hao pointed at himself vigorously, his expression showing guilt.

Although he changed into decent clothes, he didn't have the temperament of a college student at all, and looked like a country boy at first glance.

"First you have to believe it yourself!"

"Hold your head high and repeat to yourself a hundred times that you are a college student."

"Oh oh."

Cui Hao held his head high and chest out, reciting silently in his heart.

Because he was too focused on reading, he almost bumped into a big tree on the side of the road.

After leaving the train station, I bought cigarettes at a roadside store and asked for directions to Jiangyuan Village.

The shop owner handed over a pack of Golden Monkey cigarettes and asked, "Are you from Xi'an?"

"Yes, we are students from the Mining College and are here to complete our field research assignment."

"I was saying you didn't look like ordinary people. Turns out you're the chosen university students, the Wenqu descended to earth!"

"Thank you very much, we are just ordinary students." Cui Hao held his head high and chest out, trying hard to pretend that he was a college student.

"College students are not ordinary. My home is not far from Jiangyuan Village, and I am about to bring some goods back."

"If you don't mind, you can come with me. I can pick up some of your literary talent along the way and bring it back to the baby."

At that time, college students had a high social status.

In the eyes of ordinary people, college students have unlimited prospects.

Every family hopes that they will have a college student so that they can change the fate of their children and the fate of the family.

Unexpectedly, a few decades later, academic qualifications have depreciated and doctoral students are no longer respected.

"That's great. Sorry to trouble you, uncle. I haven't asked your name yet." I asked.

"I don't deserve your honor. My name is Song Qiangguo."

"Uncle Song, do you have any interesting things going on over there? If so, please tell us about it so we can get to know the local customs and practices."

As I spoke, I opened a pack of Golden Monkey cigarettes and handed it to Song Qiangguo.

Sometimes, all it takes to bring men closer is a cigarette.

Song Guoqiang took the cigarette and lit it with a smile: "Don't worry if you laugh at me. Although I sell these Golden Monkey cigarettes, this is my first time smoking them."

"Cigarettes are expensive and I can't afford them. I can't even afford to smoke Yangqun, which costs six cents a pack. I usually smoke a pipe."

After smoking half a cigarette, Song Guoqiang started talking.

"Our area used to be called Phoenix Plain. It's said that the phoenix is ​​related to Wu Zetian..."