1, the mystery of Laozi's going through customs
According to historical records, Lao Tzu traveled westward to Hanguguan and was ordered to write books in Yin. This left a masterpiece in the history of China's philosophy, the Tao Te Ching with five thousand words. After that, I rode west on a green cow and never heard from him again.
This is true of history books and folklore. It has also aroused the interest of ancient and modern historians, trying to find out the answer, but thousands of years have passed and no evidence has been found so far. Some people say that after going through the customs, quicksand went to Tianzhu. He also said that Lao Tzu preached in India and became a great disciple of Sakyamuni. It is also said that Lao Tzu settled in Lintao, Gansu Province in his later years, in order to retreat and teach Inner alchemy, maintain health and cultivate Taoism, and "soar" in Lintao Transcendental Platform after gaining the Tao. Others speculated that he was beaten halfway and died unexpectedly.
According to Zhuangzi Heaven, Lao Tzu did not go west, but went east and returned to his hometown of Lu Yi, Henan. Because it is not far from Shanle Qufu, Confucius also visited Laozi, and there is also a saying that "Confucius asks for gifts". This incident has been recorded in Zhuangzi, Everything is done wrong and Lv Chunqiu, but no conclusive evidence has been found so far.
2. The mystery of life and death in history
Yue people are the first of the four beauties in ancient times, and also the culprit of the demise of Wu. "Tailan" quoted the records of "Wu Yue Chun Qiu", saying that after Wu perished, he threw himself into the river. It is also said that the stone was secretly taken away and its whereabouts are unknown. There are many records about Fan Li in the history books, but this matter has never been mentioned. It is also said that Wu was killed by Wu people after his death ... there is still no unified statement.
3. The mystery of Xu Fudong crossing the river
In order to live forever, Qin Shihuang heard that Ganoderma lucidum grew in Penglai Fairyland, so he sent Xu Fu to lead 500 couples of virgins and 3,000 craftsmen across the sea, and there was no news from then on.
Some people say that the ship sank in the storm, some people say that they went to Taiwan Province Province or Ryukyu, and others say that they drifted to the United States, but most people think that they went to Japan. There is no convincing answer to the vast sea of people.
4. The mystery of Yang Guifei's life and death
Yang Guifei is one of the four beauties in ancient times, and also the beloved princess of Tang Xuanzong. In 756 AD, "An Shi Rebellion", Xuanzong defected on the way to escape, and Yang Guifei was executed in Maweipo.
Later, some people said that Yang Guifei was not dead. With the help of imperial general Chen, she fled to Kudo in Tottori, Japan, and then spent her old age in Japan. There is still no exact explanation, which also makes people doubt from ancient times to the present.
This is the unsolved mystery of the life and death of the four great figures in history.