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In ancient China, due to the underdevelopment of natural science, people could not explain various strange astronomical phenomena. These phenomena are identified as "ominous signs." Successive Chinese rulers have been very sensitive to astrological signs, which have long been considered to be a sign of good fortune and bad luck, and they foreshadow the fate of the state and the rulers themselves. Some careerists will also use astrological signs to stage coups. It can be seen that astrology has always had an important role in influencing the development of the political situation in ancient times.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, during the reign of Song Jinggong of the Song Dynasty, a strange astronomical phenomenon was encountered, known as "Ying Confusion Guarding the Heart". Yingzhi is the ancient name for Mars, Mars can emit light like fire, the track is elusive, so it has always been regarded by ancient Chinese as a symbol of war and death. The eclipse refers to the phenomenon that saturn, Mars, and the brightest star in the constellation Scorpio, "Asteris II", are just in a straight line. Once this happens, it is a sign of great evil, indicating that the monarch will have a bloody disaster.
The ancients were superstitious, and they were naturally afraid to see this scene. Song Jinggong felt panicked and gathered his ministers to discuss how to eliminate disasters and avoid disasters. ZiWei, an official in charge of stargazing, replied: "The confusion and vigil indicate that the monarch will have great difficulties, but the courtiers can do it and transfer the disaster to the prime minister." Song Jinggong objected: "The prime minister assisted me in governing the world, worked hard, and worked hard. Without a prime minister, who does the country have to rely on, how can I bear to let the prime minister suffer a calamity? ”
Ziwei also said, "If you don't pass it on to the prime minister, then pass it on to the common people." Song Jinggong said angrily, "What are you talking about, if the common people are dead, whose monarch will I be?" I would rather die alone than let the people suffer. Zi Wei then said, "It seems that there is only one way to do this, not to let the people die, and to transform the disaster into a bad year this year." ”
After Hearing this, Song Jinggong couldn't sit still and said, "Is this different?" If the year is not good, the people will have no food to eat and will starve to death. If you can't fight for grain, the state won't be able to collect taxes, and if you can't collect taxes, you won't be able to train troops, and if you can't feed the people, the country will be in trouble. Where is the reason why a man mutilates his own people and lives alone? If there is any calamity, it is also predestined by my fate, and I am willing to bear this consequence alone, and I will never blame anyone, and you should not say it again. ”
Unexpectedly, song Jinggong's righteous and awe-inspiring words had just been finished, and Ziwei took several steps back and respectfully gave Song Jinggong a deep salute. He said happily: "Congratulations to the lord, congratulations to the lord, the words just spoken by the lord are really touching." You are really a kind and generous gentleman, who would rather send yourself to death than bear to blame others. When Heaven hears these words from you, he will be touched by you, and he will never harm a monarch like you who thinks about others at every turn. Rest assured, not only will there be no disaster this year, but you will also be able to extend your life by 21 years. ”
A large stone in Song Jinggong's heart finally fell to the ground, and he smiled with relief. It turned out that Ziwei was an atheist, and he consoled himself in this way. Celestial signs are false and need not be taken to heart, for if the king is virtuous, the calamities will naturally disappear. As Expected by Zi Wei, this year, the Song Kingdom Tai Min'an, nothing happened, and it is said that Song Jinggong really lived for 21 more years later.
Although this is only a small story, I was very touched after listening to it. What kind of confusion and vigilance heralds a catastrophe is pure nonsense, and it can be laughed at. But from this, we can see that Song Jinggong has a kind and benevolent heart. Willing to give their lives, they can't bear to let others be guilty. His refusal to surrender to the prime minister shows that he knows how to repay the favor and will not cross the river and tear down the bridge. His refusal to bring misfortune to the people shows that he loves the people like a son and does not tolerate the suffering of the people. Such a monarch will not only not punish him, but will also bless him.
Song Jing used his benevolence to touch the heavens and avoid a disaster. Don't believe in the Destiny, you are the Destiny, as long as you have a good heart, any disaster will leave you.
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