xiǎo·nányǒujiāzhīshén

17-1

In the south are fine fish — They dart and dip beneath the nets. The noble man has wine — His honoured guests feast and rejoice. In the south are fine fish — They dart and dip in the trap. The noble man has wine — His honoured guests feast and are glad. In the south are the drooping trees, The sweet gourd twines about them. The noble man has wine — His honoured guests feast and are at peace. Flits the dove, flits it so — It comes in great numbers. The noble man has wine — His honoured guests feast and gather again.

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17-2

On the southern hill is the spear-grass, On the northern hill the goosefoot. Joyful is the noble man — The foundation of the state. Joyful is the noble man — May he live ten thousand years without end! On the southern hill is the mulberry, On the northern hill the willow. Joyful is the noble man — The glory of the state. Joyful is the noble man — May he live ten thousand years for ever! On the southern hill is the medlar, On the northern hill the plum. Joyful is the noble man — The father and mother of the people. Joyful is the noble man — May his virtuous fame never cease! On the southern hill is the ailanthus, On the northern hill the celtis. Joyful is the noble man — Why should he not live to hoary age? Joyful is the noble man — May his virtuous fame flourish! On the southern hill is the grape-vine, On the northern hill the birch. Joyful is the noble man — Why should he not live to a good old age? Joyful is the noble man — May he protect and bless his posterity!

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17-3

Long are the mugwort leaves, The falling dew is heavy. Now that I see my lord, My heart is at ease. We feast and laugh and talk — Therefore we have praise and rest. Long are the mugwort leaves, The falling dew is thick. Now that I see my lord, I am honoured and glorious. His virtue is without flaw — May he live to a good old age and not be forgotten! Long are the mugwort leaves, The falling dew is wet. Now that I see my lord, In great feasting, kind and glad. Right for brother, right for brother — In good virtue, long and happy! Long are the mugwort leaves, The falling dew is dense. Now that I see my lord, The bit-and-bridle ornaments tinkling. The bells and the sounding-blocks harmonious — All blessings are gathered here.

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17-4

Heavy, heavy lies the dew, It dries not till the sun comes forth. Gently we drink the night away — None returns till he is drunk. Heavy, heavy lies the dew, Among the luxuriant grass. Gently we drink the night away — In the ancestral temple we strike the time. Heavy, heavy lies the dew, Among the medlars and jujubes. Illustrious and true, the noble men — There is none without good virtue. The tung-tree and the cherry-tree, Their fruit hangs thick. Kind and gentle, the noble men — There is none without good bearing.

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17-5

The red bow is unstrung — We receive it and store it away. I have honoured guests — My heart rejoices in them. Bells and drums are set — One morning we feast them. The red bow is unstrung — We receive it and bear it away. I have honoured guests — My heart delights in them. Bells and drums are set — One morning we attend them. The red bow is unstrung — We receive it and put it in its case. I have honoured guests — My heart loves them. Bells and drums are set — One morning we pledge them.

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17-6

Luxuriant grows the artemisia, On the hill-slopes in the midst. Now that I see my lord — I am glad, and he shows his bearing. Luxuriant grows the artemisia, On the islet in the midst. Now that I see my lord — My heart is glad. Luxuriant grows the artemisia, On the ridge in the midst. Now that I see my lord — He gives me a hundred strings of cowries. The poplar-boat drifts to and fro — Now sinking, now floating. Now that I see my lord — My heart is at rest.

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17-7

In the sixth month we toil, The war-cars are made ready. Four stallions, strong and grand, We bear the dragon-banner of our post. The Xian-yun are fiercely raging — Therefore we haste. The king bids us march — To save the royal kingdom. We match the teams of four black horses, We train them to the rules. In this sixth month, Our gear is all complete. Our gear complete, We march thirty li a day. The king bids us march — To help the Son of Heaven. Four steeds, long and large, So tall and big. We smite the Xian-yun — To win great merit. Reverent and careful — We share the toil of war. Sharing the toil of war — We settle the royal kingdom. The Xian-yun, undaunted, Encamp at Jiao-hu. They invade Hao and Fang, Up to the north of the Jing. Figured banners with the bird-device, White streamers glowing bright. Ten war-cars of the vanguard — To open the way. The war-cars move at ease, Now low, now high. The four steeds, well in hand — Well in hand and well trained. We smite the Xian-yun — Up to the great plain. The accomplished Ji-fu, civil and military — A model to ten thousand states. Ji-fu feasts and rejoices, He has received many blessings. Returning from Hao — Our march has been long. We feast our friends with wine, Roast turtle and minced carp. Who is there among them? Zhang-zhong, filial and brotherly.

GLM · 2025 · machine-generated

17-8

We gather the white millet, In the new-ploughed fields, On the year-old acres. Fang-shu comes, With three thousand chariots, The host testing its shields. Fang-shu leads them on, Riding his four piebald steeds, Four steeds in steady order. State-carriage, glowing red, Bamboo screen and fish-skin quiver, Bitted yoke and tug of leather. We gather the white millet, In the new-ploughed fields, In the midst of the country. Fang-shu comes, With three thousand chariots, Banners and flags glowing bright. Fang-shu leads them on, With bound axle and painted pole, Eight bells ringing clear. In his appointed robes he serves, The red knee-covers glowing, The bluish-green gems ringing. Swift flies the falcon, It soars to the sky, Yet it alights and rests. Fang-shu comes, With three thousand chariots, The host testing its shields. Fang-shu leads them on, The gong-men strike the drums, He marshals the host and rallies the ranks. Illustrious and true Fang-shu — He beats the drums, deep-rolling, And leads back the host in triumph. Ye wild men of Jing, so foolish! You make a great state your foe. Fang-shu, the elder statesman — His plans are strong and bold. Fang-shu leads them on — He takes the captives and the chieftains. The war-cars rumble on, Rumble and roll, Like thunder, like the storm. Illustrious and true Fang-shu — He marched against the Xian-yun, And the men of Jing came in awe.

GLM · 2025 · machine-generated

17-9

My carriage is repaired, My horses all matched. Four stallions, strong and grand — We harness them and go to the east. The hunting-cars are good, Four steeds, tall and strong. In the east are the grassy lands of Fu — We harness and ride to the hunt. The master goes a-field — He selects his men, a noisy crowd. He raises the banners, sets the flags, And hunts the beasts at Ao. We harness those four steeds, Four steeds, sleek and shining. In red knee-covers and gold-shoon — The lords assemble in order. The archer's rings and thimble are fitted, Bow and arrows are well-adjusted. The shooters are matched and ready — They help to pile up the game. Four yellows are harnessed, The two outrancers do not swerve. We keep the pace, we loose the shafts — Like cleaving, it pierces. The horses neigh, neigh, The banners stream and flutter. Foot and horse are not startled — The great kitchen overflows. The master marches home — There is noise, but no disorder. Truly a noble man — He has achieved great things!

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17-10

On the lucky day of Wu, We sacrifice to the Father of the Hunt and pray. The hunting-cars are good, Four steeds, tall and strong. We climb the great hill — And follow the herds. On the lucky day of Geng-wu, We choose our horses well. Where the beasts congregate — The hinds and stags, in troops. Down the Jin and the Ju they flee — The Son of Heaven's hunting-ground. We look upon the central plain — It is full of great beasts. Rushing, hurrying, or in herds, or in bands. We drive them, right and left — To feast the Son of Heaven. I have bent my bow, I have set my arrow to the string. I loose at the little sow — I lay low the great rhinoceros. To entertain our guests — And to pour out the sweet wine.

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