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Chapter 27: A Thousand-Character Essay (2)
【Note】

[1]丙舍：宫中的别室。[2]傍启：即旁启，侧面开门。[3]甲帐：汉武帝时所造的帐幕，按天干数字排序。[4]对楹：殿堂前的左右两根大柱。[5]肆：摆设。[6]鼓：弹奏。[7]瑟（sè）：指一种乐器。[8]升：登上。[9]纳：进入。[10]弁（biàn）：古代官帽，缀有珠玉。

【Translation】

Open on both sides of the main hall are the concubines' wing rooms, and the left and right pillars support the emperor's armor tent.There are sumptuous banquets everywhere in the palace, and the music of playing the piano and the sheng is melodious.On the steps, the officials toasted each other back and forth, the top hats were turning, and the pearls were shining like stars.

右通广内[1]，左达承明[2]。既集坟典[3]，亦聚群英。杜稿[4]钟隶[5]，漆书[6]壁经[7]。

【Note】

[1]广内：西汉内廷藏殿，泛指藏书库。[2]承明：西汉朝廷著述之处，未央宫的殿名。[3]坟典：指《三坟》《五典》，记载三皇五帝事迹的书。[4]杜稿：指东汉杜度的草书章奏手稿。[5]钟隶：指汉未钟繇的隶书真迹。[6]漆书：指用漆书写的竹简。[7]壁经：指汉代鲁恭王刘余在曲阜孔庙墙壁上发现的古文经书。

【Translation】

Going right leads to Guangnei Hall, and turning left leads to Chengming Hall.The Guangnei Hall collects ancient and modern classics, and the Chengming Hall gathers a group of heroes.Among the classics are Du Du's manuscripts of cursive chapters and Zhong Yao's authentic official scripts, ancient lacquer-written books excavated from the tomb of King Anli of Wei, and the wall scriptures of the Confucius Temple discovered by King Lu Gong of the Han Dynasty.

General of Fu Luo, Lu Xia [1] Huai Qing [2].The households were sealed off in eight counties, and the households were given thousands of soldiers.

【Note】

[1] Xia: Same as "clip". [2] Huaiqing: Refers to the Sangong Jiuqing.

【Translation】

In the two capitals, the prime minister's mansions are scattered all over the place, and the three princes and nine ministers line up along the roadside when they travel.Civil servants and military generals all have fiefdoms in eight counties, and each family has thousands of guards.

The high crown [1] accompanies the chariot, drives the hub [2] and vibrates the tassels [3].Shilu is extravagant and rich, and his car is fat and light.The meritorious deeds are solid, and the inscriptions on the stele [4] [5].

【Note】

[1]冠：帽子。[2]驱毂（gǔ）：驱车。毂，车轮中心的圆木。[3]缨：飘带。肥轻：语出《论语·雍也》中的“乘肥马，衣轻裘”。[4]勒：刻。[5]铭：铭文。

【Translation】

The generals and officials wear high hats and accompany the emperor on trips, the horses and horses are galloping, and the colorful ornaments are fluttering.The ministers inherited state salaries, lived in luxury and wealth, drove tall carts and fat horses, and wore light clothes and furs.Those who make outstanding plans will have their merits inscribed on a stele, and Mian Xunye will record his achievements.

磻溪[1]伊尹[2]，佐时阿衡[3]。奄[4]宅曲阜，微[5]旦[6]孰营。

【Note】

[1] Fenxi: Refers to Jiang Taigong Lu Shang who once fished in Fenxi, met King Wen of Zhou and worshiped him as a grand master, and assisted King Wu of Zhou to destroy Shang. [2] Yi Yin: Refers to the prime minister of Shang Wang Chengtang.Originally a slave, he was reused as a government official and assisted Shang Tang in destroying Xia Jie. [3] Aheng: "Liaowei Aheng, Left and Right King of Shang" in "Poetry · Shang Song · Long Hair".The official name of the Shang Dynasty is equivalent to the prime minister. [4] Yan (yǎn): The name of a small country in the Western Zhou Dynasty. [5] Micro: If not. [6] Dan: Zhou Gongdan.

【Translation】

Lu Shang and Yi Yin are famous figures who have contributed to the times by assisting the king.Seize the land of the ancient Yan state to build Qufu, if there is no Zhou Gongdan, who else can manage the Lu state in such an orderly manner?
Duke Huan Kuanghe helped the weak and the weak.Qi [1] went back to Hanhui and said [2] she felt Wuding.Junyi [3] Don't keep secrets, and Toast is better.

【Note】

[1] Qi: Qili Ji, who lived in seclusion in Shangshan with Dongyuan Gong, Mr. Luli, and Xia Huanggong, is known as Shangshan Sihao.When Emperor Hui of the Han Dynasty Liu Ying was the prince, his character was weak and lacked the domineering power of the emperor, which made Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty once want to establish another prince.Empress Lu used Zhang Liang's strategy to receive Shangshan Sihao, who was highly respected by Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, to persuade Liu Bang with generous gifts. When Emperor Gaozu of Han saw that the prince's wings had grown, he gave up the idea of ​​establishing another prince. [2] Said: Fu said.According to legend, Fu Shuoyuan built walls and roads in Fu Yan. Yin Gaozong Wu Ding dreamed that he was a sage assisting Yin Shang, so he visited him with a picture and appointed him as prime minister. [3] 奥 (yì): Governance, stability.

【Translation】

Duke Huan of Qi corrected the princes of the world, in the name of helping the weak and saving the perilous.Qiliji restored the crown prince of Emperor Hui of the Han Dynasty, and Fu Shuo was appointed an important minister because of Wu Ding's dream.The sage Yingjie assisted the king with diligence and hard work, in exchange for peace and harmony in the world.

Jin and Chu were more dominant, and Zhao and Wei were trapped [1].False way to destroy Guo [2], and practice the soil to meet the alliance.He [3] abides by the law, and Han [4] suffers from punishment [5].

【Note】

[1] Zhao Wei sleepy horizontal: horizontal, continuous horizontal.During the Warring States period, Qi, Chu, Yan, Zhao, Wei, and Jin joined forces to resist Qin, which was called Hezong.One of the six countries followed Qin to attack other countries, called Lianheng.The Qin State adopted the policy of far-distance and short-term attack, and first crusade against the bordering countries of Zhao and Wei, so it is said that "Zhao and Wei are trapped". [2] False ways to destroy Guo (guó): During the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Xian of Jin borrowed a way from Yu State to attack Guo State. [3] He: Xiao He, the Prime Minister of the Western Han Dynasty, formulated the first simple law of the Han Dynasty, "Nine Chapters Law". [4] Han: Han Fei. [5] Annoyance: Refers to harsh criminal laws.

【Translation】

Duke Wen of Jin and King Zhuang of Chu ruled successively, while Zhao and Wei were destroyed by Qin and trapped in Lianheng.The State of Jin borrowed from the State of Yu to destroy the State of Guo, and Duke Wen of Jin convened a meeting of princes in Jiantu.Xiao He abided by the contract law he drew up, and Han Fei died under the torture law he advocated.

起[1]翦[2]颇[3]牧[4]，用军最精。宣威沙漠[5]，驰誉丹青。

【Note】

[1] Qi: Bai Qi, a general of the Qin State during the Warring States Period. [2] Jian (jiǎn): Wang Jian, a general of the Qin State during the Warring States Period. [3] Po: Lian Po, a general of Zhao during the Warring States period. [4] Mu: Li Mu, General Zhao during the Warring States period. [5] Xuanwei Desert: Refers to the Western Han Dynasty generals Wei Qing, Huo Qubing and others defeated the Xiongnu in the north, and became famous in the desert.

【Translation】

Famous generals of the Warring States period Bai Qi, Wang Jian, Lian Po, and Li Mu were the most proficient in fighting with soldiers.Generals Wei Qing and Huo Qubing of the Western Han Dynasty made military exploits repeatedly, and the desert was famous far and wide.

Kyushu Yuji, hundreds of prefectures merged with Qin Dynasty.Yue Zong Taidai, Zen master Yunting [1].

【Note】

[1] Yunting: The collective name of Yunyun and Tingting Mountains, which is the southern branch of Mount Tai.It is said that the emperor worshiped the sky on Mount Tai and the land on Yunyun Mountain or Tingting Mountain.

【Translation】

The land of Kyushu has left the footprints of Dayu's water control everywhere, and hundreds of counties and counties in the world were unified after Qin merged with the six kingdoms.Among the Five Sacred Mountains, Mount Tai is the most respected, and the emperors enshrined Zen, worshiped heaven and earth, and held ceremonies on Yunyun Mountain and Tingting Mountain.

雁门[1]紫塞[2]，鸡田[3]赤城[4]。昆池[5]碣石[6]，巨野[7]洞庭。旷远绵邈[8]，岩岫杳冥[9]。

【Note】

[1] Yanmen: The name of the mountain, in the current Dai County of Shanxi, there is Xixing Pass, also known as Yanmen Pass. [2] Zisai: Refers to the Great Wall. [3] Jitian: place name, Jize, now in Yongnian, Hebei. [4] Chicheng: The name of the place. During the Jin and Wei Dynasties, garrison defenses were placed here. It is also said to be the peak of the Tiantai Mountains in Zhejiang. [5] Kunchi: Dianchi Lake in Kunming. [6] Jieshi: The name of the ancient mountain.Legend has it that Qin Shihuang visited here to see the sea carved in stone. [7] Juye: The name of the ancient lake, in Shandong. [8] Mianmiao: The appearance of continuous and distant. [9] Xiu (xiù) Yao (yǎo) Ming (míng): Xiu, mountain, cave; Yao, dark and far away; Ming, deep and far away.

【Translation】

Yanmen Dangerous Pass, Great Wall of Frontier Fortress, Jitian League, Guarding Chicheng, Dianchi Lake in Kunming, Jieshi inscriptions, Juye Daze, Dongting lakes.Vast and vast, stretches far, steep peaks, deep caves, unpredictable mountains and rivers.

Cure the root cause of agriculture, hereby [1] crop farming [2].Chu [3] contains Nanmu, and I art [4] millet.The tax is ripe and the tribute is new, and the persuasion [5] rewards and deposes.

【Note】

[1]兹（zī）：此。[2]稼穑（sè）：稼，耕种；穑，收割庄稼。[3]俶（chù）：开始。[4]艺：种植。[5]劝：奖励。

【Translation】

The foundation of governing the country lies in agriculture, so it is necessary to do a good job of sowing and harvesting.Cultivate whole grains in the fields.When the crops are ripe, taxes are paid, and new grains are tributed to the country. If the crops are good or bad, there are rewards and punishments.

孟轲[1]敦素[2]，史鱼[3]秉直。庶几[4]中庸，劳谦[5]谨敕[6]。

【Note】

[1]孟轲：战国时期的思想家孟子。[2]敦素：崇尚本色。[3]史鱼：春秋时期卫国大夫。[4]庶几：接近。[5]劳谦：勤劳谦逊。[6]敕（chì）：端正。

【Translation】

Mencius advocated simplicity and simplicity, while Shi Yu insisted on justice and outspokenness.If you want to be moderate and impartial, you need to be hardworking, humble, and cautious.

聆[1]音察理[2]，鉴[3]貌辨色。贻厥嘉猷[4]，勉其祗[5]植[6]。

【Note】

[1]聆：听。[2]察理：辨析事理。[3]鉴：观看，察看。[4]嘉猷（yóu）：好的谋略。[5]祗（zhī）：恭敬。[6]植：立身处世。

【Translation】

When listening to people's words, you must analyze the truth, and when interacting with others, you must pay attention to their facial expressions.There is nothing better to give than good advice to encourage people to live in the world.

(End of this chapter)