Tui Bei Tu is a famous ancient Chinese prophetic text, compiled by the Tang dynasty astronomer Li Chunfeng and the Taoist priest Yuan Tiangang. This book consists of sixty images, each accompanied by an illustration, predicting significant historical events from the Tang dynasty to modern times. Tui Bei Tu not only forecasts important changes in Chinese history but also touches on Western history, such as World War I. The text is peculiar, and the imagery is profound, adding to its mysterious allure.
Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang foresaw that Wu Zetian would disrupt the Tang dynasty during an astronomical observation, but they halted further calculations due to Yuan's warning. They recorded their predictions in poetic form and presented them to Emperor Taizong of Tang. However, as Tui Bei Tu circulated, it gradually became a banned book, sparking widespread discussion about its prophetic abilities. Despite the controversies surrounding it, Tui Bei Tu undoubtedly reflects the unique charm and rich heritage of ancient Chinese culture.
Tui Bei Tu not only reveals the history of the Tang dynasty but also predicts the rise and fall of the Song, Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, even foreseeing Qing dynasty clothing and Western suits. Its remarkable foresight is astonishing and raises questions about the true existence of Li Chunfeng. The allure of Tui Bei Tu lies not only in the accuracy of its predictions but also in the mysterious stories that lie behind it.
