Guanyin Oracle Lot 78: Saving the emperor at Lintong
The Verse
Cold water poured over a sea of white snow;
Neither cold nor hot, it settles at a gentle warmth.
To travel the world, there is just one thing you need:
a strong skill kept deep within.
Translation by MyFate.AI. The Chinese original is the authoritative text.
AI readingKeep a calm, balanced mind and rely on your own abilities. With a skill of your own, you can pursue wealth or career steadily, handle setbacks with ease, and move forward in peace.
The Story Behind the Lot
Saving the emperor at Lintong
The rescue at Lintong comes from the tales of the Sui and Tang dynasties. According to legend, near the end of the Sui dynasty, when eighteen rebel kings and sixty-four bands of insurgents were active, the regional lords gathered at Lintong with weapons concealed, hoping to harm the rightful ruler. At the critical moment, the fierce general Xue Rengui—said to have been an early Tang general who rescued the ruler at Lintong in the popular tale—stepped forward. Though surrounded and in grave danger, he remained calm and composed. Relying on his formidable martial skill, he swept aside the enemy and kept the emperor safe. He used neither outside help nor trickery, but his own true abilities to avert disaster and turn danger into safety. The lot uses this story to teach that when you face danger, a calm and steady mind, together with genuine skill, will let you respond confidently and meet danger without panic. It is ranked Upper-Middle to counsel inner composure and the honing of practical abilities: even in a perilous situation, you can emerge safely.
The Story Behind the Lot (alternate version)Another traditional version, for reference
Qin Mi’s Debate
Qin Mi was a scholar and notable figure of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period, renowned for his learning and eloquence. According to Romance of the Three Kingdoms, when Shu and Wu were seeking friendship, Wu sent Zhang Wen as an envoy to Shu. At a banquet, Zhang Wen was arrogant about his talent and tried to stump Shu’s scholars with questions. Qin Mi calmly answered a series of challenges, including “Does Heaven have a head?”, “Does Heaven have ears?” and “Does Heaven have a surname?” He cited classical sources and replied fluently, eventually leaving Zhang Wen at a loss for words and unable to defend himself. Qin Mi won honor for Shu Han and drew the admiration of everyone present. He relied neither on outside help nor on power, but on his own learning and eloquence to overcome a formidable opponent. The lot invokes Qin Mi’s debate with the envoy from Wu to teach that one should rely on genuine knowledge and skill. With a strong specialty, one can go far without being hindered. Study diligently and build your abilities, and you will be equipped to face challenges from every direction.
Readings by Topic
- Career
- Advance steadily through your professional abilities
- Wealth
- Earn a steady income through your craft or technical skills
- Relationships
- A peaceful relationship can grow into lasting, gentle affection
- Home and Family
- The household is safe and free of trouble
- Personal Outlook
- Feel comfortable in body and mind, calm and composed
- Health
- Follow your doctor’s advice and recover with steady care
- Travel
- Travel should go smoothly, without obstacles
- Finding Someone
- You will see the person soon
- Business
- The deal will go through smoothly
- Pregnancy
- A boy; mother and child will be safe
- Legal Matters
- The case should settle; you have a good chance of prevailing
- Lost Property
- You should find the lost item soon
- Relocation
- A favorable move that brings stability and satisfaction
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