"Pixiu?" Yu Buzhi was stunned.

Dujie just talked nonsense, but Xu Shu actually talked nonsense?

If he hadn't known Xu Shu as a person, he might have thought that the other party was joking. But Yu Buzhi was very familiar with this confidant. Xu Shu had a free and unrestrained temperament and could get along with anyone. However, Xu Shu was very measured in his actions and never hesitated. Don't act like a monster on this kind of thing.

"This looks like an iron-eating beast, right? It's just like what the ancestors of the clan described." Dujie still insisted on his opinion, but his tone was no longer so firm. Apparently Xu Shu's words made him shaken, and he seemed to lack confidence. Dujie was very I have been dealing with Xu Shu for a long time, and my trust in Xu Shu has long exceeded my reliance on experience.

"It's obviously Bai Zhi..." The old man who was fighting against Dujie also muttered.

"Both of you are actually right," Xu Shu laughed and explained: "Pixiu is an ancient auspicious beast that rarely appears in front of people. Most of its descriptions and legends appear in mythical and weird books, which are difficult to verify. , and there are few comparisons. In addition, ancient books are mostly single works, and it is difficult for authors to communicate in time. Therefore, it is common for the same thing to have different names in different works. If you want to grasp more accurate information, you can only read different classics one by one. , comprehend it thoroughly, and examine it carefully..."

"But even so, due to different personal understandings of the contents of the classics, the final results of the textual research are often all kinds of strange. Ancient auspicious animals are hard to find, and the textual researchers all believe in their own conclusions and are unwilling to compromise. It is difficult to reconcile the contradictions, and in the end they all go their own ways. The spread spreads As time goes by, the differences become more difficult to resolve..."

"Take it for example," Xu Shu pointed to the panda, "Bai Zhi is the name in "Mao Shi" (the Book of Songs); it is called Pi in "The Book of Books"; the iron-eating beast is said to be because of its name. It has sharp teeth and loves to eat copper and iron. It often eats the iron farm tools in people's homes. In addition, some people call it Tianlu, ward off evil spirits, Baijie, etc. It has so many names now. It’s hard to predict what will happen.”

"Actually, everyone has different opinions on whether the white scorpion, iron-eating beast and Pixiu refer to the same species. I tend to think that they are the same species. It is just a family opinion. You can refer to it." Xu Shu finally said with a wry smile. It is not clear how to distinguish this thing. Xu Shu made a special explanation to avoid misleading others.

People's understanding of pandas depends entirely on the legends passed down from ancient times. When it comes to ancient beasts, the rumors are often very fantasy. On the contrary, Xu Shu's well-founded words are more convincing. Everyone listened with gusto, fascinated, and knowledgeable as the sea. No matter what Mr. Xu thought, their reaction was as it should be. They quickly digested and absorbed Xu Shu's rhetoric, and they would naturally be more qualified to brag to others in the future.

Controversy? It doesn’t exist!

However, some people at the scene still raised questions: "There are many ornaments and military talismans with Pixiu in them, and they have different shapes."

He actually dared to question Xu Shu's remarks. Dujie was about to refute, but he turned around and saw that the speaker was Huang Zhong, and immediately turned his head back as if nothing had happened. Huang Zhong was not only a king-level military commander, but also had rich life experience. It has been known for a long time that he behaves steadily. In fact, Dujie has never seen the Pixiu military talisman, and a person cannot use it when going into battle. However, Huang Zhong is a military commander and has seen many military talismans. Huang Zhong dares to say that the appearance of Pixiu is different from that of a panda. Come to think of it, It won't be nonsense.

"What General Han Sheng said is true. It is indeed very different from the image of Pixiu on the military talisman..." Xu Shu readily admitted this, but judging from the look on his face, there should be a turning point next, "But, who can say

The image of Pixiu comes from the adult animal? I read in an ancient book that the image of Pixiu in ornaments and military amulets is actually taken from the cub of Pixiu..."

When Xu Shu was narrating, Yu Buzhi had already clicked on the web page.

The search results are basically consistent with what Xu Shu said.

Xu Shu was a native of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Due to the time constraints, the information he had access to was quite limited. There are many research discussions on pandas in later generations, and they are more convincing.

It is recorded in the Jin Dynasty's Erya Shizhu: "The panda is like a bear, with a small head, black and white, and can lick copper, iron and bamboo bones." Wang Shizhen's "Remaining News of Longshu" in the Qing Dynasty recorded: "Pixiu is produced

Emei, it can be found in the woods above the Mupi Hall. It looks like a dog, with yellow texture and white markings. It is bulky and slow. It is not frightened when it sees people, and the dogs often insult it. Its voice is like chanting the Buddha's name, not a wild beast." Produced in

Sichuan, the slow-responsive yellow and white animal living in the high mountains and forests, isn't it the panda?

In addition, the mythological novel "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" says that there is an animal that looks like a bear with black and white fur. It was produced in Yandao County, Qionglai Mountain (today's Yingjing County, Sichuan). It "eats copper and iron", so it is called an iron-eating beast.

It is very similar to Pixiu who likes to eat but does not vomit. It is recorded in the "Shenyi Jing": "There is a beast in the south. Its horns and feet are the size and shape of a buffalo. Its fur is as black as paint. It eats iron and drinks water. Its excrement can be used as a weapon. Its sharpness is like

Gang, it’s called biting iron.” The most exaggerated legend about pandas probably dates back to the Battle of Banquan between Chi You and the Yellow Emperor in ancient times. It is said that pandas were Chi You’s mounts. Considering that pandas have survived on the earth for at least 8 million years

, it seems very logical for this guy to participate in the Yan-Huang War in ancient times.

I imagined the scene of Chi You riding a giant panda fighting the Yellow Emperor, and Yu Buzhi didn't know what to say...

Yu Buzhi also specially found pictures of panda cubs and compared them with pictures of Pi Xiu. The newly born panda cubs are surprisingly similar to the image of Pi Xiu on the soldier symbol (interested book friends can compare on Baidu themselves, they are really similar)!

Yu Buzhi felt deeply ashamed.

I never knew that pandas who are proficient in cuteness are so connotative!

It’s just an iron-eating beast. It doesn’t matter whether it served as Chi You’s mount. What’s important is that it is Pixiu. Pixiu is a famous auspicious animal in ancient Chinese books and folklore. From ancient times to the present, it has been favored by emperors and common people.

People attach great importance to collecting and wearing Pixiu. Legend has it that Pixiu not only has the effect of bringing good luck and warding off evil spirits, but also has the functions of holding a house, turning Tai Sui, and promoting marriage. In ancient times, it was often used as a title for the military, with rich meanings.

Yu Wuzhi was immersed in joy.

"Give me the card." Yu Buzhi patted Tom's head.

Tom touched his belly with his paws, and a blank guardian beast card appeared out of thin air.

Take the card.

Click.

use.

A ball of brilliance surrounded the panda, and the brilliance flowed faster and faster, and finally disappeared into the panda's body.

"Ding dong: Pixiu has become the third guardian beast of Zhulu Leader. Its natural abilities of 'luck luck', 'ward off evil spirits' and 'luck wealth' are activated. Congratulations to the player Yu Bu Zhi."

The panda is Pixiu, at least that’s what the pagoda thinks!

Pixiu: The auspicious beast that turns disaster into good fortune. It is now in its mature stage. Innate abilities: bring luck, ward off evil, and attract wealth.

Good Luck: The luck of the affiliated force becomes better.

To ward off evil: to avoid evil and drive away evil.

Fortune: Pixiu swallows all things without diarrhea, and the income of the affiliated force increases by 20%.

As a famous auspicious beast in the legend, it is not surprising that Pixiu has the talent of bringing good luck and warding off evil. The talent of bringing good luck cannot be quantified, and it is difficult to evaluate its impact on the territory; the talent of warding off evil is useless to the Zhulu Territory. The two shadow beasts are in charge.

Territory, what kind of blind evil spirit dares to come?

The talent of attracting wealth really moved Yu Wuzhi to tears. There is also a legend to support the fortune-seeking of Pixiu: Legend has it that Pixiu violated the rules of heaven, and the Jade Emperor punished it to only feed on wealth from all directions. It can attract wealth and accumulate treasures, but it can only go in but not out.

, special supernatural powers.

If the income increases by 20%, at Zhululing’s income level, the incremental income will be astronomical!

I have been troubled by money for many years, and I am finally looking forward to a savior!

It is worthy of being a national treasure and a mascot!
Chapter completed!