Grave robbers are divided into four sects, namely the Mojin sect, the Faqiu sect, the Banshan sect and the Xiling sect.
The history of tomb robbing in ancient China is divided into four major sects, namely the Mojin sect, the Faqiu sect, the Banshan sect and the Xiling sect. However, these tomb-robber sects are very different from the concept of sects in novels. Disciples of tomb-robber sects may have no personal relationship between masters and apprentices at all. They all go their own way, work independently, and have never even met. However, due to their mutual understanding of the "tomb-robbery" concept ”, they are classified into the same sect.
Because the "disciples" of each tomb robber sect have no personal attachment to the sect itself and are free from coercion, it can be said that the tomb robber sect is a virtual group of tomb robbers.
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1. The Gold Touching School: It started from the traitor Cao Cao who set up the "Gold Touching School Captain".
Cao Cao, who dominated one side at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, organized a military unit specializing in tomb robbing in order to raise military expenses. The leader of this army was the captain of the gold-touching army. In layman's terms, the captain of the gold-touching army held an official title. A tomb robber license issued by the head robber.
The difference between Mojin Xiaowei and other tomb robbing sects is mainly reflected in the rules and methods of conduct: Mojin Xiaowei prefers to fight alone, unless it is too difficult for a person to charge into battle, he will trust himself very much. The partners formed a tomb robbing team of less than five people; the gold-touching captain firmly believed in the rule set by the ancestors that no gold should be touched when the cock crows; the gold-touching captain must light an oil lamp or a candle in the southeast corner of the tomb when entering the tomb.
Mojin Xiaowei is good at accurately locating the location of the cemetery through the knowledge of astrology and feng shui, such as the skills and techniques of "Looking for the Dragon" and "Dividing Gold and Fixing Points"; Mojin Xiaowei can only locate large ones. Starting with the tombs, the tombs of ordinary people must not be touched; Colonel Mo Jin can only take away one or two artifacts each time he robs a tomb. On the one hand, he must leave food for his colleagues, and on the other hand, Captain Mo Jin cannot do anything he wants. , a sign of leaving a way out for yourself.
Although there is no formal master-disciple relationship in the Touching Gold Sect, you only need to understand the terminology of the rules and implement them in action, and you can be regarded as a fellow sect. The Mojin Sect also has its own identity authentication system, that is, only those who wear the Mojin characters will be counted as real members of the Mojin Sect.
2. Faqiu Sect: Hold an irreplaceable bronze seal when robbing tombs.
The Faqiu sect appeared later than the Mojin sect in the history of tomb robbing, and did not exist until the Eastern Han Dynasty. Its disciples called themselves General Faqiu, and were also called Faqiu Tianguan or Faqiu Lingguan. There is not much difference in the methods of tomb robbing between General Faqiu and Colonel Mojin. They mainly use astrology and Kanyu to determine the location of tombs and chambers before robbing them, but their techniques are slightly inferior.
In addition, General Faqiu pays more attention to cooperation and usually invites many people to act together, which is completely different from Captain Mojin who likes to fight alone. General Faqiu acts prudently and does not like to take risks. With the help of the team's strength, careful planning and various response plans in advance, and step-by-step compliance during the process, the success rate and safety of tomb robbing can be guaranteed.
3. Moving Mountain Sect: imitating Taoist priests and practicing the "Moving Mountains and Armor Dividing Technique".
The Banshan Sect was initially formed during the Qin and Han Dynasties, but it did not develop until the middle of the Qing Dynasty. The Banshan sect adopts a method of tomb robbing commonly known as "opening the trumpet" method. The so-called open-horn tomb robbing method refers to opening up the tomb to ventilate it. This puts the followers of the Banshan sect, namely Banshan Taoist, in danger of fainting in the tomb. Greatly reduced, but very destructive to tombs.
The reason why Banshan Taoist priests are called "Taoists" is because Banshan disciples dress in Taoist costumes and know some spells similar to those of Maoshan Taoist priests, such as "Moshan Banjia Art". This shows that the Banshan sect should be closely related to Taoism.
The predecessors of the Banshan sect gradually formed a blind pursuit of wealth, using destructive tomb robbing methods and tomb robbing methods that did not like cooperation. Moreover, they had their own self-protection and sales channels for exposed weapons. Because of their unique characteristics, they gradually evolved into a tomb robbing sect that continues to this day.
4. Xiling Sect: Rely on the sensitivity of the nose to find tombs.
The Xieling sect’s tomb robbing is inseparable from a sensitive nose. The Xieling sect’s disciples, also known as Xieling warriors, use iron drills to drive into the ground and pull them out, and then identify the smell of the soil. According to the different types of smells in the soil, the Make judgments.
In addition, Xie Ling Lux takes into account the difference in hand feel and soil color when hammering, but the most important thing is to rely on the nose, so in order to maintain the sensitivity of his nose, Xie Ling Lux Avoid tobacco, alcohol and spicy food.
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