Interpretation of geomantic omen in six ancient cities: the geomantic omen pattern of Chang 'an
Xi 'an, among the three most representative capitals in China (Beijing, Nanjing and Xi 'an), is actually the most brilliant. Xi 'an's history is concentrated in the "Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang Dynasties", and China became the first powerful country in the world, which also appeared when Xi 'an was the capital. Xi 'an, known as Chang 'an in ancient times, is the largest city in the northwest of China and also the largest city in Shaanxi. It is one of the four famous ancient civilizations in the world, ranking first among the ancient capitals of China. It is the capital with the longest capital, the most dynasties and the greatest influence in the history of China, the cradle of the Chinese nation, the birthplace of Chinese civilization and the representative of Chinese culture.
The reason why rulers of past dynasties took a fancy to Xi 'an was related to the geographical location of Xi 'an. Xi 'an is located in Guanzhong Plain, bordering Qinling Mountains in the south and Weihe River in the north, with mild climate and fertile land. Historical Records records Sean's praise of Xi 'an in Han Dynasty: "Fu Guanzhong has a letter on the left, Ganchuan on the right, and fertile fields are thousands of miles away. The south has the grace of Bashu, and the north has the advantage of being in a tiger's position, so as to guard against its three-sided defense and rule the vassals from the east alone. The princes are stable, the rivers and rivers embrace the world, and the west gives the capital; The vassal has changed, and going down the river is enough to defeat. This so-called Jincheng is a thousand miles away, and the country of abundance is also. "
High-impedance Liu Bang built a new capital in the southeast of Xianyang. Different from Xianyang, the Weihe River flows through the middle of the plain and forms a huge herringbone nozzle at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains. Several tributaries flow out from the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains and finally meet in the middle, embracing a fertile field. Liu Bang built Chang 'an with the northern foot of Qinling Mountain as the main vein, and the west is close to Weishui, which means long-term stability. This is a real leap in the history of Xi 'an capital, and it is at this time that Qinling began to be endowed with the status of the backbone of Guanzhong Long Mai.
Some people compare Liangshan, where Tang Gaozong and Wu Zetian were buried together, to a sleeping beauty. So, isn't Jiuzongshan an old man? His trunk was straight, his head held high, his expression was serious and motionless, and he was the king of the world, showing the arrogance and domineering of imperial power. When you come to him, you will only be obedient and obedient! Therefore, many emperors in the Han Dynasty built tombs here, and Li Shimin, the "Tiankhan", built the Zhaoling Mausoleum here, protecting the land of the Tang Dynasty for nearly 300 years.
Xi 'an is located in Guanzhong Basin, surrounded by mountains on three sides and Weihe River in the north, with a pleasant climate. It is a rare livable place in the Central Plains. Due to the painstaking efforts of the rulers, the pattern of "eight waters surrounding Chang 'an" was formed near Chang 'an during the Han and Tang Dynasties, and the national strength of Han and Tang Dynasties was booming. However, with the change of climate, Bashui around Chang 'an gradually dried up. Although it is still a livable place, the feng shui is not as good as before.
Conclusion Xi is one of the four famous ancient civilizations in the world, which has the most profound influence on China in history. The famous geomantic pattern of "Eight Rivers Around Chang 'an" created the prosperous scene of Xi's capital at that time.