I have heard that in
hitching
up the imperial drum carriage, it is not right to use a fine steed.
Du Fu - 5
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Unauthenticated Download Date | 10/1/17 7:36 AM Seeing Off My Cousin Ya on His Way to His Post 307 The Emperor said: ?
Great Commoner, We will rely on you to assist the Grand Commander.
Soon we will see the drifting sands cleared, 24 for this are you sent on a mission.
When you return, the ruler will draw his mat close to listen,1 your going afar is not a series of tests.
You must preserve Wuwei Commandery, 28 and make plans for its enduring benefit.
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A lone peak, its rock bears the post route, a mettlesome horse, gold wound around its bridle.
Brown wild sheep, not gamey when feasted on, 32 ale with a straw, if much, one still gets drunk.
The common man?
s instinct is to leap forward, a serious gentleman?
s aims require brooding forethought.
What opponent can there be in pacifying the border?
36 when right is restored, your plans will be fulfilled.
I have heard that in hitching up the imperial drum carriage, it is not right to use a fine steed. The dragon-horse will moan, tuning its head, 40 awaiting to be brought to serve as assistant. 2 1 *Jia Yi. 2 To the emperor. Unauthenticated Download Date | 10/1/17 7:36 AM 308 ? ? ? ? ? ? 5. 12 ? ? ? ? ?
I have heard that in hitching up the imperial drum carriage, it is not right to use a fine steed. The dragon-horse will moan, tuning its head, 40 awaiting to be brought to serve as assistant. 2 1 *Jia Yi. 2 To the emperor. Unauthenticated Download Date | 10/1/17 7:36 AM 308 ? ? ? ? ? ? 5. 12 ? ? ? ? ?
