Zhu Yuanzhang's Mausoleum: The Mystery of the Ming Tombs
1, the mystery of location and layout of Ming tombs
Friends who have been to the Ming Tombs in, if carefully observed, will find that the Shinto of the Ming Tombs twists and turns, which is completely different from the straight atmosphere of the imperial tombs of any previous dynasty. Why is this structure? There are many sayings in history, and later generations have broken their brains.
It was not until recent years that experts discovered this clue when taking aerial photos of the Ming Tombs. It turns out that the layout of the entire imperial tomb is actually the Big Dipper! Why is this happening? It is said that Zhu Yuanzhang came from a peasant family and took Liu Ji, Xu Da, Tanghe and other founding courtiers who were proficient in geomantic theory to the eastern suburb of Zhongshan to find the Dragon Cave.
After repeated investigations, several people wrote the feng shui treasure in the photo on a piece of paper and hid it in their sleeves. When it comes out, it's all single dragon symbols. Supposedly, the station should be built according to the old practice, but Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and asked Sun Quan to watch the door for me.
So the historical sites in Dulongfu area, including big tombs and small mounds, were destroyed. Only the tomb of Sun Quan, the emperor of Soochow, was preserved in the winding Shenmen of the Ming Tomb, and the layout of the imperial tomb was shaped into the Big Dipper!
Xiamafang, Dajinmen, Wang Zhu, Xingxingmen, Wulong Bridge, Xiangdian and Baocheng respectively constitute the spoon head, spoon body and spoon handle of the Big Dipper. It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang is convinced that the soul belongs to Beidou and the nature and man are one. I want to take care of Daming Mountain with the Big Dipper after my death.
2. Is Zhu Yuanzhang buried in the underground palace?
Legend has it that when Zhu Yuanzhang was buried, there was an ecstasy. On that day, thirteen gates of the city came out at the same time, which made people wonder which one was the real coffin. There used to be a folk song in Nanjing: Three Monsters in Nanjing, Longtan girl is like an old lady, radish is sold as a side dish, and thirteen doors carry coffins.
Soon after, it was reported that Zhu Yuanzhang was buried alone in the Chaotian Palace in the west of the city. After that, the Ming and Qing Dynasties were skeptical about Zhu Yuanzhang and buried in Xiaoling Mausoleum. But the truth is, I'm afraid we won't know until the day of excavation.