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東平王蒼，少好經書，雅有智慧。 |
| | Dongping Wang Cang was fond of Confucian classics from a young age and was naturally wise.
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東平憲王蒼，少有孝友之質，寬仁弘雅。中元二年，光武帝崩，明帝詔曰：「東平王蒼，寬博有謀，可以託六尺之孤，臨大節而不可奪，其以蒼為驃騎將軍，位在三公上。」 |
| | Dongping Xianwang Cang had the innate qualities of filial piety and kindness from a young age, and was broad-minded, kind, and refined. In Zhongyuan 2, Emperor Guangwu died. Emperor Ming issued an edict stating: "Prince Cang of Dongping is broad-minded and resourceful; he can be entrusted with the care of a young ruler, and in times of great crisis remains steadfast and unyielding. Therefore, let Cang serve as General-in-Chief (Biaoqi Jiangjun), ranking above the Three Excellencies."
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是時四方無虞，蒼以天下化平，宜修禮樂，乃與公卿共議定南北郊冠冕車服制度，乃祖廟登歌八佾舞數。蒼以親輔政，盡心王室，每有議事，上未嘗不見從，名稱日重。 |
| | At that time, the four directions were free from trouble. Cang believed that with peace prevailing throughout the land, it was appropriate to restore rites and music. He thus convened a discussion with high officials and ministers to establish regulations for the southern and northern suburban sacrifices, including ceremonial robes, chariots, and attire; he also determined the number of ritual dances (eight rows) performed at ancestral temple ceremonies. Cang, serving as a close advisor in government affairs, devoted himself wholeheartedly to the royal family. Whenever there were discussions on matters of state, the emperor never failed to follow his advice, and Cang's reputation grew increasingly prominent.
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東平憲王蒼開東閤，延英雄。 |
| | Prince Xianwang Cang of Dongping opened the eastern gate (Dongge) to invite heroes and talents.
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東平憲王蒼上書表薦名士左馮翊桓虞等，虛己禮下，與參政事。 |
| | Prince Xianwang Cang of dongping submitted a memorial recommending distinguished scholars such as Zuo Fengyi Huan Yu, humbling himself and showing courtesy to those beneath him, and involved them in political affairs.
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上嘗問東平王蒼曰：「在家何業最樂？」蒼對曰：「為善最樂。」上嗟歎之。 |
| | The emperor once asked Prince Cang of Dongping: "What is the most joyful occupation at home?" Cang replied, "Doing good deeds is the greatest joy." The emperor sighed with admiration.
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東平王蒼與諸王朝京師，月餘還。帝臨送歸宮，悽然懷思，乃遣使手詔諸國曰；「辭別之後，獨坐不樂，因就車歸，伏軾而吟，瞻望永懷，實勞我心，誦及采菽，以增歎息。」 |
| | Prince Cang of Dongping traveled to the capital along with other princes, and after more than a month returned home. The emperor personally saw him off at the palace gate, feeling melancholy and sentimental, so he sent envoys with a handwritten imperial decree to all the vassal states, saying: "After parting, I sat alone and felt no joy. Thus, as I boarded the carriage to return, I leaned on the crossbar and recited poetry, gazing ahead with enduring longing, which truly troubled my heart. Reciting 'Cai Shu,' I could not help but sigh deeply."
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明帝詔書示諸國曰：「詔問東平王蒼處家何等最樂，王對曰：『 |
| | Emperor Ming issued an imperial decree to the vassal states: "The emperor inquired of Prince Cang of Dongping, asking what was most joyful at home. The prince replied: '"
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為善最樂。』」帝曰：「其言甚大，副其腰腹。」蒼美鬢髯，腰帶八尺二寸。 |
| | Doing good is the greatest joy.'" The emperor said, "His words are most profound; they reflect his innermost thoughts." Cang had beautiful eyebrows and a thick beard, with a waist measurement of eight chi two cun.
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上以所自作光武皇帝本紀示東平憲王蒼，蒼因上世祖受命中興頌。上甚善之，以問校書郎，此與誰等，皆言類相如、揚雄，前代史岑比之。 |
| | The emperor showed Prince Xianwang Cang of Dongting his personally composed chronicle of Emperor Guangwu, and in response, Cang presented a tribute titled "Ode to the Divine Mandate and Revival of the First Ancestor." The emperor greatly praised it, and asked the chief editor of the imperial library to compare this work with those of others. All said that it was comparable to Sima Xiangru and Yang Xiong; historians from previous dynasties likened it to 岑 Chi.
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建初三年，上賜東平王蒼書曰：「歲月騖過，山陵浸遠，孤心慘愴。饗衛士南宮，皇太后因過按行閱視舊時衣物。惟王孝友之德，今以光烈皇后假髻、帛巾各一、衣一篋遺王，可時瞻視，以慰凱風寒泉之思。今魯國孔氏尚有仲尼車輿冠履，明德盛者，光靈遠也。致宛馬一匹。聞武帝歌天馬，霑赤汗，今親見其然，血從前髆上小孔中出。」 |
| | In Jianchu 3, the emperor sent a letter to Prince Cang of Dongping saying: "Years and months have passed swiftly; the hills and mounds [of your ancestors] grow increasingly distant. My heart is filled with sorrow." A banquet was held for the guards at Nangong, and Empress Dowager passed by to inspect and review old belongings from former times. Because of your virtue in filial piety and brotherly affection, I now bestow upon you one false hairpin and one silk headscarf from Empress Guanglie, as well as a box of clothing. You may look at them occasionally to comfort the longing for maternal warmth and pure spring water. Now, the Kong family in Lu State still possesses Confucius's chariot, carriage, hats, and shoes. Those with great virtue shine brightly, their spiritual influence enduring through time. A horse from Wan was presented to him. "I have heard of Emperor Wu's song about the Heavenly Horse, which exudes red sweat. Today I personally witnessed this: blood flows from a small hole on its front shoulder."
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四年，蒼上疏願朝。上以王觸寒涉道，使中謁者賜乘輿貂裘。蒼到洛陽，使鴻臚持節郊迎，引入，不在讚拜之位，升殿乃拜，上親答拜。蒼上疏曰：「賜奉朝請，咫尺天顏，事過典故。」諸王歸國，上特留蒼。賜以祕書列圖、道術祕方。至八月飲酎畢，有司復奏遣蒼，乃許之。手詔賜蒼曰：「骨肉天性，誠不以遠近親疏，然數見顏色，情重昔時，中心戀戀，惻然不能言。」於是車駕祖送，流涕而訣。復賜乘輿服御，珍寶鞍馬，錢布以億萬計。 |
| | In the fourth year, Cang submitted a memorial expressing his wish to pay court homage. The emperor, concerned that Prince Cang would be chilled by the journey, sent a palace attendant to bestow on him an imperial sable fur coat. When Cang arrived in Luoyang, the Honglu official was dispatched with a ceremonial staff to meet him at the suburbs. He was led into court and did not take his place for the formal bow; he only bowed upon ascending the hall, and the emperor personally responded with a bow. Cang submitted a memorial stating: "To be granted permission to attend court audiences and stand within arm's reach of the emperor's countenance is an honor that surpasses precedent." When all the princes returned to their respective states, the emperor specially kept Cang in the capital. He was bestowed with secret books and maps from the imperial library, as well as arcane formulas of Daoist techniques. By August, after the ritual wine drinking ceremony was completed, the officials again presented a memorial requesting Cang's departure, and he was then granted permission to leave. The emperor personally wrote a decree to Cang, saying: "Blood relations are natural; they do not depend on distance or closeness. Yet the frequent sight of your countenance has made our bond heavier than in past times. My heart is full of longing, and I am moved with emotion too deep for words." Thus the emperor personally led a procession to see him off, shedding tears as they parted. He was again bestowed with imperial robes and garments worn by the emperor himself, precious treasures, saddled horses, as well as money and cloth amounting to tens of millions.
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東平王蒼到國後病水氣喘逆，上遣太醫丞相視之，小黃門侍疾。置驛馬，傳起居，以千里為程。 |
| | After Prince Cang of Dongping returned to his state, he fell ill with water retention and labored breathing. The emperor sent the chief imperial physician and the prime minister to attend him, as well as junior yellow-door attendants to care for his illness. Relay horses were stationed along the route to report on Cang's daily condition, with messages sent every thousand li.
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東平王蒼葬，章帝詔有司加賜鸞輅乘馬，龍旂九旒，虎賁百人。 |
| | When Prince Cang of Dongping was buried, Emperor Zhang issued an edict to the officials ordering additional gifts: a decorated carriage with horses, a dragon banner with nine tassels, and one hundred tiger 贲 guards.
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章帝幸東平，祭東平王墓，云：「思其人，到其鄉，其處在，其人亡。」 |
| | Emperor Zhang visited Dongping and paid homage at Prince Cang's tomb, saying: "Thinking of the person, I have come to his hometown. The place is still here, but the man has passed away."
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