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黃香，字文強，江夏安陸人。父況為郡五官掾。劉設教令署香門下孝子，數占見。況舉孝廉，貧無奴僕，香躬親勤苦，盡心供養，冬無蔥被，而親極滋味。暑即扇床枕，寒即以身溫席。 |
| | Huang Xiang, courtesy name Wenqiang, was a native of Anlu, Jiangxia. His father Huang Kuang served as an official in charge of the five departments at the commandery level. Liu She, the magistrate, issued orders appointing Huang Xiang as a filial son under his office and frequently summoned him for audiences. Huang Kuang was recommended as a filial and upright official, but due to poverty had no servants. Huang Xiang personally worked hard with diligence, devoting himself entirely to supporting his parents. In winter he lacked even coarse bedding, yet ensured that his parents enjoyed the best food available. In summer, he would fan the bed and pillow for them; in winter, he warmed their sleeping mats with his own body.
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黃香，字文強，江夏安陸人。年九歲，失母，思慕憔悴，殆不免喪，鄉人稱其至孝。年十二，博覽傳記。京師號曰「日下無雙，江夏黃香」。 |
| | Huang Xiang, courtesy name Wengqiang, was a native of Andu, Jiangxia. At the age of nine, he lost his mother and grieved so deeply that he became emaciated; it was said that he nearly died from sorrow. His neighbors praised him for his utmost filial piety. At the age of twelve, he extensively read biographies and historical records. The capital city hailed him with the saying: "None can rival Huang Xiang from Jiangxia under the sun."
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黃香，字文強，年十二，家業虛貧，衣食不贍，舅龍鄉侯為作衣被，不受。 |
| | Huang Xiang, courtesy name Weiqiang, at the age of twelve, found his family's estate impoverished and lacking in food and clothing. His maternal uncle, Longxiang Hou, provided him with clothes and bedding, but Huang Xiang refused to accept them.
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章帝詔黃香令詣東觀，讀所未嘗見書，謂諸生曰：「此日下無雙，江夏黃童也。」 |
| | Emperor Zhang summoned Huang Xiang and ordered him to go to Dongguan, where he read books he had never seen before. He told the scholars: "This is the one without equal under the sun, young Huang from Jiangxia."
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章帝賜黃香淮南、孟子各一通。 |
| | Emperor Zhang bestowed upon Huang Xiang a copy each of the Huainan Zi and Mengzi.
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黃香為郎，召詣安福殿，賜錢三萬，黃白葛各一端。 |
| | Huang Xiang served as an officer, was summoned to Anfu Palace, and was granted 30,000 coins, along with one piece each of yellow and white ge (a type of silk).
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黃香知古今，記群書無不涉獵，兼好圖讖天官星氣鍾律曆筭，窮極道術。京師號曰「天下無雙，江夏黃童」。國士瞻重，京師貴戚慕其聲名，更饋衣物。拜尚書郎。 |
| | Huang Xiang was knowledgeable in both ancient and modern matters, having read extensively from all kinds of books. He also had a particular interest in maps, divination, astronomy, the positions of stars, musical pitch-pipes, calendars, and mathematical calculations, reaching profound expertise in these arts. The capital city hailed him as "Without equal under heaven, young Huang of Jiangxia." Eminent scholars looked up to and respected him. Noble families in the capital admired his reputation and sent gifts of clothing and items more frequently. He was appointed as a Shangshu Lang (an official at the Ministry of Works).
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黃香，字文強，拜尚書郎，數陳得失，賞賜常增異同位。時車駕居南宮，尚書新成，詔賜演什物。以香父在，賜臥几、靈壽杖。 |
| | Huang Xiang, courtesy name Wuqiang, was appointed as a Shangshulang. He frequently presented his views on matters of state and received rewards that were often greater than those given to officials in the same rank. At that time, the imperial carriage was stationed at Nangong Palace, and the Shangshu building had just been completed. The emperor issued an edict to bestow various gifts upon them. Because Huang Xiang's father was still alive, he was granted a reclining table and a lingshou walking stick (a symbol of filial respect for the elderly).
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黃香為尚書郎，嘗獨止宿臺上，晝夜不離省闥，上聞善之。 |
| | While serving as a Shangshulan, Huang Xiang once stayed alone at the office overnight, never leaving his post day or night. The emperor heard of this and praised him highly.
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黃香拜左丞，功滿當遷，和帝留，增秩。 |
| | Huang Xiang was appointed as Zuo Cheng (Left Chancellor). After completing his term, he should have been promoted, but Emperor He retained him in office and elevated his rank.
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黃香上疏曰：「以錐刀小用，蒙見宿留。」 |
| | Huang Xiang submitted a memorial stating: "For such trivial service with a small pin or knife, I have been kindly retained in office."
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黃香為尚書，曉習邊事，每行軍調度，動得事中。上知其勤，數加賞賜。 |
| | Huang Xiang served as Shangshu and was well-versed in border affairs. Whenever he commanded military operations or made strategic deployments, his actions were always appropriate and effective. The emperor recognized his diligence and frequently bestowed rewards upon him.
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黃香為尚書令，上愛其才，每朝臺閣，遂見尊重。香之勤力憂公，畏慎周密，每用奏議，所建畫未嘗流布。然執事平法，常持輕類，全活非一。 |
| | Huang Xiang served as the Shangshuling (Minister of Works). The emperor valued his talent, and whenever he appeared at court or in government offices, he was treated with great respect. Huang Xiang's tireless dedication to public affairs and his cautious, meticulous nature were well known. Whenever he submitted memorials or proposed policies, the plans he suggested were never made public beforehand. Yet in handling official matters and applying the law, he often showed leniency toward minor offenses, saving many lives.
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黃香，字文強，遷魏郡太守，俗每交代，添設儲峙輒數千萬。香未入界，移敕悉出所設什器。及到，頗有，即徹去。到官之日，不祭灶求福，閉門絕客。 |
| | Huang Xiang, courtesy name Yiqiang, was transferred to serve as governor of Wei Jun. In this region, it had become customary for each incoming official to add thousands or even millions in stored provisions and supplies. Before Huang Xiang entered the jurisdiction, he issued an order requiring all the newly added equipment and supplies to be removed immediately. When he arrived, if any remained, they were promptly dismantled or removed. On the day he assumed office, instead of offering sacrifices to the kitchen god for blessings, he locked his doors and refused visitors.
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