Statue of Yuan Tiangang, an ancient geomantic master.

There were many physiognomy masters in ancient China, the most famous of which was probably Yuan Tiangang. He is not only the most powerful physiognomist in the Tang Dynasty, but also good at watching Feng Shui and forecasting. He was so famous at that time that even Emperor Taizong often asked him for advice and worshipped him very much! Among them, the one who met Wu Zetian in those days was quite legendary!

According to Old Tang Book, when Wu Zetian was a baby, Yuan Tiangang said to his mother, "A wife can have children!" Then her mother took her son out of the house and showed him to Yuan Tiangang. Yuan Tiangang can be an official in the court when he sees that his two sons are not expensive in the future. Her mother still doesn't believe it. Are the two sons less promising than their daughters in the future? You know, in ancient times, men were basically superior to women, so you let the servant dress up Wu Zetian as a boy and let the master have a look. Yuan Tiangang sighed and said, "It's a pity it's a boy. If it is a girl, it should be the master of the world! " As is known to all, Wu Zetian became a queen, and her two brothers became dignitaries because of her. It can be said that Yuan Tiangang's prediction is really superb and admirable. Since others are so powerful, what about yourself?

In fact, Yuan Tiangang is good at calculating himself. Let's start with his tomb. He and Li's tomb are actually very close. But after calculation, Li's tomb will be stolen in the future, but his will not. Actually, it's true. Li's tomb was indeed stolen later, but Yuan Tiangang's tomb has not been stolen so far. Why? Is there a weapon mechanism hidden inside, so thieves can't get in?

In fact, there are neither organs nor hidden weapons in it. This is mainly because in the early Song Dynasty, a place where troops were stationed just built Yuan Tiangang's tomb, but Li's cemetery was not within this range. Originally, the two cemeteries were not far apart, but in this way, grave robbers dared not touch Yuan Tiangang's tomb. After all, trying to steal his grave is tantamount to entering the restricted area, and they will definitely get more than one bargained for. Li is different. It's easier to do it without guards or soldiers.

With the change of dynasties, emperors changed constantly, but the land of Yuantiangang was always regarded as the garrison of the army. What's more, as the cemetery of ancient celebrities today, it is naturally included in the protection list. Although it is hard to say that this is due to Yuan Tiangang's calculation, it is still a coincidence. But after thousands of years, it is really lucky that the mausoleum can be well preserved so far!