Translation of Wen Shenyan in classical Chinese

1. Translation

The king must be cautious when speaking. Gaozong was the emperor. When he ascended the throne, he was in mourning. He didn't speak for three years. Doctor Qing is frightened and worried about this matter. Gaozong said: "If I govern the country alone, I am afraid that I will say something bad, so I will not speak." In ancient times, emperors valued speech so much that they would not make mistakes when speaking.

King Cheng and Tang Shuyu were living leisurely. They took a sycamore leaf as a jade and gave it to Tang Shuyu and said, "I will use this to seal you." Shuyu happily told Duke Zhou of the matter, and Duke Zhou therefore asked him. King Cheng asked for instructions: "Does the emperor want to ban Yu?" King Cheng said: "I was just joking with Tang Shu Yu."

Duke Zhou said: "I heard that the emperor does not tell jokes. The emperor said Historians should record it, musicians should sing it, and scholars should praise it. "So Tang Shuyu was granted the title of Emperor of Jin. Zhou Gongdan can be said to be good at speaking. His speech made King Cheng pay more attention to speaking, expressing his intention to caress his younger brother, and assisting the royal family.

2. Original text

The words of the master should not be taken carelessly. Gaozong, the Son of Heaven, ascended the throne and remained silent for three years. The minister is afraid and suffers from it. Emperor Gaozong said: "I am the only one who can straighten the four directions, but I am afraid that my words will be different, so I will not say anything." King Cheng lived with Uncle Yu Yan of the Tang Dynasty. He supported Wuye as a guild, and granted it to Uncle Yu of Tang Dynasty, saying: "I will grant you this title." Uncle Yu was so happy that he told Duke Zhou, who asked him: "Sir, will you grant Yu Xie?" King Cheng said: "The remaining person is playing with Yu."

The Duke of Zhou said: "I heard that the emperor has no joke. If the emperor speaks, it will be recorded in the history books, the workers will recite it, and the scholars will praise it." So he named his uncle Yu Yu. Jin. Zhou Gongdan can be said to be a good talker. Once he speaks, he will make King Cheng repeat his words. His words of love for his younger brother have strengthened the Zhou family.

3. Source

Selected from Lu Buwei's "Lu Shi Chun Qiu"·"Shen Ying Lan"

Extended information

1. Creation Background

As the first organized and planned anthology in Chinese history, "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals" is large-scale and divided into twelve chapters, eight chapters, and six treatises.

"Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals" is a Taoist work written by Lu Buwei, Prime Minister of Qin at the end of the Warring States Period, organized by his disciples. It is also called "Lü Lan". The whole book implements Lu Buwei's ideological, cultural and political ideas. At the end of the Warring States period, the trend of political unification intensified, and various schools of thought quickly moved towards integration. Against this background, the "Lu Spring and Autumn Annals" was produced. There are eight chapters in each chapter (one less in "You Shi Lan") *** sixty-three chapters, six chapters in each of the six treatises *** thirty-six chapters, and one "Preface", *** one One hundred and sixty articles. The Twelve Chronicles are written according to the monthly order, and the content of the article is arranged according to the logic of natural changes such as spring birth, summer growth, autumn death, and winter storage. It is an arrangement of the human world that is in harmony with the weather and reflects the harmony between Taoist nature and social governance.

2. Appreciation of Works

Eight Views is people-centered. It is basically a work that examines human feelings and revolves around people's values, interpersonal relationships, and personal cultivation. The six treatises take human behavior and principles as the theme, including human behavioral standards, rules of conduct, situational conditions, geographical location, etc.

It can be seen that "Lu's Spring and Autumn" was not compiled haphazardly. It has strict plans and presuppositions. It determines the theme and develops the discussion according to the mutual response of the three levels of heaven, earth and man, embodying the Taoist nature. meaning.

3. Introduction to the author

Lü Buwei (292 BC - 235 BC), surnamed Jiang, Lu, named Buwei, was a native of Puyang (now Huaxian County, Henan Province) of the Wei Kingdom . [1-3]? Businessman, politician, thinker in the late Warring States period, prime minister of Qin, 23rd grandson of Jiang Ziya.

In his early years, he did business in Yangzhai and supported the Qin State. Yiren returned to the country and ascended the throne. He became King Zhuangxiang of Qin, worshiped as Prime Minister, was granted the title of Marquis Wenxin, and settled in Luoyang, Henan Province for 100,000 households. He led troops to capture the lands of Zhou, Zhao, and Wei, and established Sanchuan County, Taiyuan County, and Dong County respectively, making a major contribution to King Qin Yingzheng's cause of annexing the six countries.

After the death of King Zhuang Xiang, Prince Ying Zheng came to the throne and was worshiped as Prime Minister. He was honored as "Father Zhong" and had great power over the world. After being implicated in the rebellion of the Lao'ai Group, he resigned and returned to the country. The whole family was exiled to Shu County and committed suicide by drinking poison on the way.

He presided over the compilation of "Lü Shi Chun Qiu" (also known as "Lü Lan"), which includes eight readings, six treatises, and twelve chapters. ", known as "Miscellaneous Family" in history.

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