Where does Xiangxi corpse driving refer to?

Xiangxi corpse driving specifically referred to the four counties of Yuanling, Luxi, Chenxi and Xupu in the western part of Hunan.

The birthplace of corpse driving in Xiangxi was the four counties of Yuanling, Luxi, Chenxi and Xupu in ancient Chenzhou.

Xiangxi referred to the western part of Hunan Province, including the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Zhangjiajie City, Huaihua City, and the western counties of Shaoyang City (Suining, etc.). Xiangxi was surrounded by the two mountain ranges of Wuling and Xuefeng, as well as the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. The upper and middle reaches of the Yuan River and Li River and their tributaries converged here. Xiangxi had rich natural landscape and unique ethnic culture, such as Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Phoenix Ancient City, Xiangxi Miao Embroidery, etc.

Shen Congwen learned about the corpse drive in Xiangxi through an interview. In his work " People of Yuanling ", he described the scene where he personally witnessed the corpse-chasing and expressed his strong interest in this culture. He even paid a special visit to a Yao corpse herder to learn the techniques and incantations of corpse herding from him. However, he didn't mention the details of how he learned about the corpse herding in Xiangxi.

Corpse chasing originated from the time when Chiyou, the ancestor of the ancient Miao people, fought by the Yellow River. According to legend, after the battle, Chiyou ordered the military counselor to bring the dead soldiers back to their hometown. The military counselor made the corpses on the ground stand up by chanting spells and praying. They followed Chi You's talisman and walked south obediently. This was the earliest version of corpse herding.

Corpse chasing in Xiangxi was an ancient traditional activity that originated from Yuanling, Luxi, Chenxi, Xupu and other places in Xiangxi. In the past, due to the war and poor living conditions, many Xiangxi residents migrated to Sichuan and other places to make a living. However, these people still hoped to be buried in their hometown after death. Initially, they tried to transport the bodies back to their hometown by water, but because of the rapid flow of the Three Gorge, this method was very dangerous. Therefore, the method of corpse chasing came into being. Corpse Transporters were responsible for bringing corpses back to their hometown. They used special methods to decompose the corpses and use Miao medicine to preserve them. The specific process of driving the corpse was to cover the corpse with a shroud, put on a tall felt hat, and stick a yellow talisman on it. The corpse transporter held a copper gong and led the corpses back to their hometown. The activities of corpse herding were mainly limited to the Xiangxi mountainous area. There was no such activity in other areas.

Corpse chasing in Xiangxi was a mysterious witchcraft that was said to have originated from Chiyou, the leader of the Miao tribe in ancient times. Chiyou suffered heavy casualties in the battle with the Yellow Emperor. In order to let the dead clansmen return to their hometown, Chiyou asked the shamans of the tribe to perform rituals to revive the dead and retreat with the army. This magical secret technique of corpse chasing had been passed down to this day, mainly in the western part of Hunan. The corpse transporter was a wizard who specialized in bringing the dead back to their homeland. They shook the Soul Catching Bell and led three to five corpses from afar back to their hometown to be buried. Corpse herders usually wore a huge straw hat, a green long robe, and a pair of straw shoes. Their appearance was usually not shocking, and they were even a little ugly. This was to make it difficult for people to get close to them. The purpose of corpse herding was to allow those who died in foreign lands to return to their hometown for burial. Although corpse herding was still mysterious, it was not as terrifying as it was at first. As for the origin and specific situation of the corpse-chasing, it was still a mystery.

The Xiangxi corpse chasing tutorial was an art. There were three key steps in corpse herding-one medicine, two rods, and four masters. First of all, the corpse transporter would use a special Xiangxi antiseptic to prevent the corpse from rotting. When applied to a corpse, it could prolong the freshness of the corpse and soften the joints. Secondly, the corpse transporter would tie the arms of the corpse together with two bamboo poles so that the corpse could stand up with the help of the bamboo poles. Finally, the task of transporting corpses required four people to complete, including the lamplighter, the corpse guide, and the corpse herder. The lamplighter was responsible for checking the movement route, while the corpse guide and the corpse herder were in charge of the team. These steps and techniques allowed the corpse transporter to " drive " the corpse back to his hometown at night. However, the specific tutorial and technical details were not mentioned in the search results provided.

At present, there were no corpse drivers in the Xiangxi area who were engaged in this profession. With China's reform and opening up and the development of infrastructure, transportation in Xiangxi became more convenient, and more people flocked to the city to work. In the rural areas, no one learned the art of corpse transportation or worked as a corpse transporter. According to reports, the last corpse herder in China was called Wu Liangzi. He was a contemporary Taoist scholar with a formal Taoist identity and inherited the corpse herder culture of Xiangxi. However, he did not work as a corpse herder. Instead, he switched to performing Xiangxi's unique skills. Therefore, it could be said that there were no corpse drivers in Xiangxi.

The Xiangxi Corpse Hunting game had two features: 1. The hot-blooded cross-server competitive battlefield. Players could balance each other in the chaotic world of gods and demons and experience the excitement of the war between gods and demons. 2. In the open world, the Primordial Demon Sealer controls the overall situation. Players can explore and obtain precious equipment. 3. The game provides team showdown modes such as the Magical Multiplayer Battlefield and the Immortal Alliance War, allowing players to travel the six worlds and engage in dream-like cultivation with demons and divine beasts. In addition, the game also had a unique Chinese element setting, and a rich and exciting scene waiting for players to explore and experience. However, the specific gameplay and other special features were not found in the search results provided.