1. Seek translation of ancient texts into modern texts
Wang Shirang, an official in Yaoyang Nanyan, Xiping, Anxi (now Nanyan Village, Xiping Township), passed the examination for deputy tribute in the 10th year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1732) In the 10th year of Qianlong's reign (1745), he served as the general magistrate of Qizhou, Huangzhou Prefecture, Huguang (now Hubei). He built a study at the foot of Nanshan Mountain and named it "Nanxuan".
In the spring of the first year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1736), Wang Shirang and his friends often gathered at Nanxuan and often walked around next to Nanxuan when the sun was setting. One day, I saw a tea tree in the deserted garden with layers of rocks. It was different from other varieties, so I transplanted it and planted it in Nanxuan's garden. I managed it from morning to night and cultivated it carefully. It reproduces year after year, with lush branches and leaves, round leaves and red leaves. After being harvested and made into products, it is black, smooth, plump and strong, and the smell is better than ordinary (tea); after brewing and drinking, the aroma is mellow and refreshing. Entering one's heart.
In the sixth year of Qianlong's reign, Wang Shirang accepted the emperor's order and rushed to the capital. He went to see Fang Wangxi, the Minister of Rites, and presented this tea (as a gift). Fang Shilang tasted the unusual taste and presented it to the palace.
Emperor Qianlong was very happy after drinking it, and summoned Wang Shirang to ask about the history of Yaoyang tea culture, because this kind of tea was black, round, smooth and strong, as heavy as "iron", with a mellow taste and beautiful shape. , like "Guanyin", (in the world) it was named "Tieguanyin". 2. Preface to Gaoping County Chronicles Classical Chinese translation
"Gaoping County Chronicles" records the mountains, rivers, fields, customs, and products of Gaoping County. This county is called Gaoping, which means that this area is very high.
The narratives in "Yugong" and "Zifang" can no longer be verified. Since the Han Dynasty, records such as "Geographical Prefectures and Countries", "Fang Yu Shenglan", and "Shan Hai Jing" are either brief and omitted, and some are absurd and inconsistent with common sense. There are no regrets in them. Only the "Yi Tong Zhi" of the current dynasty has a more concise outline than "Yu Gong" but no omissions, and a more detailed but less lengthy table of contents than "Zhi Fang". But its scale is grand and comprehensive. It is really made for the world and is a matter for the imperial court. For example, the state and county records are originally the responsibility of the authorities. Can they be postponed? 3. Classical Chinese translation of "Rangxian Ziming Benzhiling"
"Rangxian Ziming Benzhiling" When I was first elected as Xiaolian, I was very young and thought that I was not the kind of famous person who lived in seclusion in the mountains. , I am afraid that the people of the world will regard me as mediocre and incompetent, so I want to be a prefect of a county, do well in politics and education, and build my reputation.
I wanted everyone in the world to know me clearly, so when I was in Jinan, I began to get rid of bad governance and fairly select and recommend officials. This offended the powerful people in the court. Because of this, I was hated by the powerful and powerful, and I was afraid that it would bring disaster to my family, so I excused myself from illness and returned home.
After resigning, I was still young. Looking back, among the people who were recommended in the same year as me, some are already over fifty years old and have not been called old. I think in my heart that from now on, twenty years from now, when the world is stable and peaceful, I will be equal to those of my age who have just been promoted as filial and honest.
So I built an exquisite study fifty miles east of Qiao County. I planned to study in autumn and summer and hunt in winter and spring. I just wanted to get a little barren land and live in the wilderness without being known. , cut off the idea of ??interacting with guests. But this wish was not realized.
Later, I was recruited as a captain, and then transferred to a captain in the Dian army, and I wanted to make meritorious service to the country against thieves. I hoped to be granted the title of Marquis and become a general who conquered the West. After his death, he would write an inscription on his tombstone: "The tomb of Cao Hou, the former general of the Han Dynasty who conquered the West." This was my ambition at the time.
However, when Dong Zhuo rebelled, troops from all over the country rose up to attack him. At this time, I can definitely recruit more troops and horses, but I often reduce them and do not want to expand; so I do this because I have more troops and I am arrogant. If I have to fight against a strong enemy, it may cause trouble again.
Therefore, during the Battle of Bianshui, I only had a few thousand men under my command. Later, when I went to Yangzhou to recruit, there were still only 3,000 men. This is because my original ambition was very limited. Later, I served as the governor of Yanzhou, defeated the Yellow Turban Peasant Army, and recruited more than 300,000 people.
Another time Yuan Shu usurped the title of emperor in Jiujiang, and his subordinates all proclaimed themselves vassals to him, and the city gate was renamed Jianhao Gate. The clothes and clothes are all in accordance with the emperor's system, and the two wives are vying to be the queen in advance.
The plan has been decided, and someone persuaded Yuan Shu to ascend the throne immediately and publicly announce it to the world. Yuan Shu replied: "Gong Cao is still alive, so he can't do this yet."
After that, I sent out troops to attack, captured four of his generals, and captured a large number of subordinates, causing Yuan Shu to be exhausted and disintegrated. Get sick and die. When Yuan Shao occupied the north of the Yellow River and his army became strong, I estimated that my strength could not match his. However, I thought that I was dedicating myself to my country and sacrificing my life for justice. This would be enough to leave a name for future generations.
Fortunately, he defeated Yuan Shao and beheaded his two sons. There was also Liu Biao who thought he was a member of the royal family, harbored treacherous intentions, advanced and retreated, observed the situation, and occupied Jingzhou. I calmed him down and brought peace to the world.
I became the prime minister. As a minister, I have become extremely noble, which has exceeded my original wishes. When I say this today, I seem to be very arrogant, but I really want to eliminate people’s criticism, so I’m not hiding anything.
If the country didn’t have me, I don’t know how many people would be emperors and hegemons! The reason why I narrate these confidant words so diligently is because I saw that Duke Zhou had the book "Golden Ribbon" to express my thoughts, and I was afraid that others would not believe it. But it is really impossible for me to give up the army under my command, return the military power to the court, and return to the fiefdom of Marquis Wuping.
Why? I am really afraid that if I give up my military power, I will be murdered by others. This is not only for the sake of future generations, but also considering that if he collapses, the country will be in danger of subversion.
Therefore, we cannot covet false reputation and cause ourselves to suffer actual harm. This can't be done.
Previously, Chao Ting En ennobled my three sons as marquises, but I firmly refused to accept it. Now I have changed my mind and plan to accept it. This is not because I want to be proud of this anymore, but because I want to use them as foreign aid to ensure the absolute safety of the court and myself.
The world is not yet stable and I cannot give up my position. As for fiefdoms, some can be dismissed.
Now I return the taxes of 20,000 households in Yangxia, Zhe, and Ku counties to the court, and only enjoy the 10,000 households in Wuping County. Let’s use this to quell the slander and discussion, and slightly reduce others’ accusations against me! Original text: Gu Shi was a filial and honest person. He was young and thought that he was not a well-known person in the cave. He was afraid that he would be seen as a fool by the people in the sea. He wanted to be a county governor, good at politics and religion, in order to establish a reputation and make the world know him. Therefore, in In Jinan, we began to eliminate the residual and the filthy, and elected with all sincerity, and went against all the regular servants.
He thought that the anger of the powerful might cause trouble to his family, so he responded with illness. After he was dismissed from the official position, he was still young. Gu considered him to be in the same age group, but he was fifty years old and was not called old.
I have planned it from within, but it has been twenty years since then. When the world is clear, I will be on par with those who started to lift it at the same age. Therefore, I built a jingshe fifty miles east of Qiao, intending to study in autumn and summer, and hunt in winter and spring. I wanted to find a place underneath, and I wanted to cover myself with mud and water to prevent guests from coming and going.
However, it is not as expected. Later, he was promoted to the captain of the military academy, and he wanted to serve the country against thieves, and wanted to be named a marquis as a general in the Western Conquest. He then inscribed on the tomb and said, "The tomb of Cao Hou, the former general of the Han Dynasty in the Western Conquest." This is his ambition.
When Dong Zhuo was in trouble, he raised righteous soldiers. At this time, joining forces can lead to more gains, but it is always self-destructive, and we do not want to have more. Therefore, if we have more soldiers and are more motivated, fighting against a strong enemy will lead to even greater disasters.
Therefore, thousands of people fought in the Bianshui battle. Later, they went to Yangzhou to recruit more people, but they could not recover more than 3,000 people. This is because their original intention was limited. Later, he led Yanzhou and defeated 300,000 Yellow Turban soldiers.
Yuan Shu also assumed the imperial title in Jiujiang, and all his subordinates became ministers. The famous sect was called Jianhao sect, and the clothes and quilts were all made by the emperor. The two women were vying to be the queen. The plan has been decided, and people have persuasion skills, so he ascends to the throne and reveals it to the world. He replies, "It's not possible for Duke Cao to still be here."
Hou Gu begged for the four generals, and won many of them, so he was exhausted and exhausted, fell ill and died. When Yuan Shao took control of Hebei and his troops were strong, he was unable to defeat the enemy alone, but he planned to surrender and die for the country, destroying his body in righteousness and leaving behind him.
Fortunately, Shao was defeated and his two sons were eliminated. Furthermore, Liu Biao thought he was a member of the royal clan, harbored treacherous intentions, and moved forward and retreated in order to see what was going on in the world.
As a prime minister, the dignity of people and ministers is extremely high, and expectations have been exceeded. If I say this alone now, I would be arrogant and want others to talk about it, so there is no need to hide it.
Assuming that there is no one in the country, I don’t know how many people will be called emperors and how many people will be called kings! Therefore, those who diligently talk to their confidants will see that Zhou Gong has the book "Jin Rui" to explain themselves, for fear that others will not believe it. However, if you want to be alone, you can donate all the soldiers you have commanded to return the deacons and return to the feudal state of Wuping, which is really not possible.
Which one? I am sincerely afraid that I will cause trouble to others if I leave the army. Not only is it a plan for future generations, but if you fail, the country will be in danger, so you can't live in vain. 4. Dear masters of classical Chinese, please translate it into vernacular Chinese
(Original text) The celebration of Pei Junyong, Mao Duihui, the honor of applying tin cheeks, Qu Cheng Chen Xiao (Translation) The celebration of Pei Junyong, Mao replied The emperor's kindness, the special glory of Chen Xi's cheeks, and the filial piety of Qu Chengchen.
Cheng Chen is filial. Er Du Chaoxuan was the Grandfather of Du Xueli, a member of the Ministry of Household Affairs, Shaanxi Province, and a second-level official, Wai Lang, who was promoted to Sichuan Province.
Ji Qiu Shao Xu, poems and rituals hang down. After returning to his grandson's plan, the trees are fragrant and the rules are in Keli; the ancestral martial arts ropes are played in Tongting.
With Qin's kindness, Guangdong has given you the title of Wai Lang, a member of the Shaanxi Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs, plus the second level, and the imperial edict of Xi. Yu Xi! The opening of the hall is based on the foundation, which is a virtue for Zhongjiaqing; the silk fiber and tin are used for life, and the spring platform is luxuriant.
November 25, the 16th year of Qianlong’s reign.