Since ancient times, when a new monarch ascended the throne, there was always an auspicious phenomenon. However, at the critical moment when Wu Zetian was about to ascend the throne, the vision was more like a harbinger of disaster. In 683 AD, Gaozong Li Zhi died, and Wu Zetian began to plan the road to the throne, which lasted seven years to complete the Linzhao system and seize the real power of the Li Tang Dynasty.
In the past seven years, strange things have emerged one after another, and it has been rumored that "the hen has turned into a male" in various places, which has become a mysterious event in the history books at that time. According to the New Tang Dynasty Book, in the second year of the vertical arch, Wu Zetian made a copper box, similar to the modern anonymous report box, to encourage bureaucrats to report each other, and at the same time appointed cool officials to supervise civil and military officials.
After four years of vertical arching, Wu Zetian obtained the "Heavenly Holy Map", which heralded her accession. However, the corresponding to auspiciousness is the rumor that "the hen turns into a male", which is confusing. At that time, some nobles plotted a rebellion, but it failed. At the same time, high-ranking nobles such as King Han, King Lu, and Huang Guogong committed suicide inexplicably, and their cronies were liquidated, and Wu Zetian's ambition to usurp the throne was undoubtedly revealed. As a result, in the "New Tang Dynasty Book", the vision of "Langzhou hen turned into male" and "Songzhou hen turned into male" appeared again.
So, what exactly does "hen turn male" represent?What does it really mean?It is not the hen that suddenly turns into a rooster, but the hen that stops laying eggs or crowing, becoming a symbol of "the hen turning into a male". The ancient text "Shangshu" cloud: "The ancients had a saying, there is no morning for a chicken." The morning of the rooster is the only way to find home. That is, the hen should not crow, once this happens, the family's fortune will be over, indicating the destruction of the family. At the national level, this symbolizes that women will bring misfortune to the country. Therefore, the idiom of "Ji Si Chen" is a metaphor for women to cause chaos in the government and government, which is a great omen.
Historically, this is not the first time that the phenomenon of "Chicken Morning" has appeared. As early as the end of the Shang Dynasty, when King Wu was defeating, he also used this as a metaphor for Su Daji to bewitch the king, so as to boost the morale of the Zhou army.
The phenomenon of "Chicken Sichen" occurred frequently during the vertical arch period, which was actually a metaphor for the figures who opposed Wu Zetian's usurpation. Wu Zetian was well aware of this and actively suppressed opposition, soberly aware of the revolt that the usurpation might trigger. Although no one dared to disagree with her during the martial anniversary, the people's resentment against her did not weaken. After the death of Emperor Wu Zhou, Li's soldiers successfully recaptured Jiangshan Sheji without a fight.
History reveals that Wu Zetian's "female chicken turned into male" before he ascended the throne was not auspicious, but the voice of the opposition forces. This mysterious omen seems to be a strange way of warning people of the possible disasters brought about by women's involvement in court politics.
The above article provides an in-depth analysis of the mysterious phenomenon of "hen turning into male" that occurred before Wu Zetian's accession to the throne, as well as the historical background of its metaphor. This review will discuss a few key points in the article.
First of all, the author gives a detailed explanation of the phenomenon of "hen turning male" in the article, emphasizing its symbolic meaning. This phenomenon is not a biological variation, but an ancient observation of abnormal poultry behavior, as a mystical omen that hints at political upheaval and catastrophe. This in-depth reading of the historical phenomenon makes it easier for readers to understand the doubts and concerns of people at the time about this event.
Secondly, by quoting the ancient texts in the Book of Shang, this article further proves the cultural background of "female into male" in ancient times. The crowing of a hen is interpreted as a bad omen and a sign of bad luck for the family and even for the country to face a crisis. This kind of cultural elements extracted from ancient documents provides readers with a deeper historical connotation, and also shows the author's skillful use of documents.
Third, the article combines the "female into male" with the historical background, pointing out that this phenomenon is actually a symbol of opposition to Wu Zetian's usurpation. Through the concatenation of historical events, readers are better able to understand the tense atmosphere and political turmoil of the society at that time. In order to consolidate his position, Wu Zetian adopted draconian measures and was soberly aware of the possible threat posed by opposition forces. This layer of in-depth analysis makes the article not only a description of historical events, but also an excavation of the internal logic of history.
Finally, the article echoes the overall theme with a neat conclusion. By summarizing the symbolism of "the hen becomes a male", the author emphasizes that history is a unique way of warning people of the potential disasters that women can bring about when they get involved in court politics. Such an ending not only responds to the questions at the beginning of the article, but also leaves a deep impression on the reader and provokes more thought.
Overall, this review fully demonstrates a deep understanding and reflection on the content of the article. Through a clever combination of historical events, literary references, and symbolic meanings, readers can more fully understand the historical connotations carried by the mysterious phenomenon of "hen turning into male".
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