At that time, HSBC fully listened to the suggestions of Shanghai mathematical circles and celebrities in the field of mathematics when preparing for the establishment. The commencement date was finally decided on May 5th 192 1.
? I've arranged it. It's really a good day: do you have a heart? Yan Chen? Wu Chen
Although I can't find the time, the three pillars stand upright, and those who know the eight characters will know that it is a prosperous pattern. The combination of wasting people and money, hurting officials and hurting students!
Secondly, the building sits west to east, so we chose the combination of Jin Wang, the king of the earth, to sit on the mountain one day, which is harmonious and harmonious. This is the key to the so-called "helping the dragon to make up the mountain" in Feng Shui!
Third, this day is the day to build the Twelve Gods, which is suitable for large-scale engineering construction. This is also an auspicious day. Two sets of auspicious days are superimposed.
These three points are enough. This is a good day for the birth of a century-old classic building.
Of course, the Bund 12 can become an architectural classic, not because the foundation laying day is good, but because it has a good geomantic location. Located on the Bund where Huangpu River meets Suzhou River, sitting west to east conforms to the objective geographical environment of Huangpu River from south to north and smooth water flow. Such good feng shui is the fundamental reason for the unbeaten ternary system.
Sitting in the building from west to east, the water flows from south to north, so as to pass through the hall smoothly. This rule has also been verified in foreign buildings. The famous pyramids in Egypt are arranged from west to east. On its east bank, the Nile flows from south to north. So the pyramids have been preserved to this day. China's geomantic omen is universally applicable.