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I think of my ancestors, (who are now) the spiritual sovereigns; when they made your forefathers toil (on similar occasions it was only for their good),
and I would be enabled in the same way greatly to nourish you and cherish you.
Were I to err in my government,
and remain long here,
my high sovereign, (the founder of our dynasty), would send down on me great punishment for my crime,
and say,
?』 "Why do you oppress my people?"
If you, the myriads of the people, do not attend to the perpetuation of your lives,
and cherish one mind with me, the One man, in my plans,
the former kings will send down on you great punishment for your crime,
and say,
?』 "Why do you not agree with our young grandson,
but go on to forfeit your virtue?"
When they punish you from above,
you will have no way of escape.


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