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《居處部一 - Residence and Dwellings Section 1 》 | English translation: AI and Chinese Text Project users [?] | Library Resources |
《總載居處 - Residence of the Overall Carrier 》 | English translation: AI and Chinese Text Project users [?] | Library Resources |
| 1 | 總載居處: | 《易》曰：上古穴居而野處，後世聖人，易之以宮室，上棟下宇，以待風雨。 |
| The Book of Changes says: "In the ancient past, people lived in caves and dwelled in the wild. Later generations' sage kings replaced this with palaces and houses, building upper beams and lower eaves to shelter from wind and rain." | ||
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《楚辭》曰：像設居室靜閑安，高堂邃宇檻層軒，層臺累榭臨高山，網戶朱綴刻方連，冬有突夏夏室寒，經堂入奧朱塵筵。承塵筵席也。砥室翠翹挂曲瓊，蒻阿拂壁羅幬張，翠帷翠幬飾高堂，紅壁沙板玄玉梁，仰觀刻桷畫龍蛇，坐堂伏檻臨曲池，芙蓉始發雜芰荷，紫莖屏風文綠波。 又曰：築室兮水中，葺之兮以荷蓋，荃壁兮紫壇，播芳椒兮成堂，桂棟兮蘭橑，辛夷楣兮葯房。 |
| The Songs of the South says: "Rooms are adorned with images, quiet and leisurely at rest; lofty halls and deep eaves have railings on upper verandas. Tiered terraces and accumulated pavilions overlook high mountains; latticed windows with red tassels intricately carved in square patterns. In winter there is a stove for warmth, while in summer the rooms remain cool. Through the main hall into the inner chamber lies a red-dust mat." This refers to hanging canopies and mats used as seating or flooring. Polished rooms have emerald pendants hanging with curved jades; soft reed mats brush the walls as embroidered curtains are spread. Emerald curtains and embroidered drapes decorate the lofty hall, red walls with sand panels and black jade beams. Looking upward, carved rafters depict painted dragons and serpents. Sitting in the hall, one leans over the railing to overlook a winding pond, where lotus flowers begin to bloom mixed with water lilies; purple stems serve as screen windings, their patterns rippling like green waves. It also says: "Build a house in the water, roof it with lotus leaves. Line the walls with calamus and purple altars; spread fragrant cinnamon to complete the hall. A camphor beam supports the eaves, while magnolia posts support the medicinal chamber." | ||
| 3 | 總載居處: | 《鹽鐵論》曰：貴人之家，梓匠斲巨為小，以圓為方，上成雲氣，下成山林。 |
| The Discourses on Salt and Iron says: "In the homes of the noble, carpenters carve large into small, round into square; above they form clouds, below they create forests." | ||
| 4 | 總載居處: | 《漢武故事》曰：上起神屋，鑄銅為柱，黃金塗之，赤玉為階，椽亦以金，刻玳瑁為禽獸，以薄其上，椽首皆作龍首，銜鈴，流蘇懸之，鑄銅如竹，以赤白石脂為泥，椒汁和之，以火齊薄其上，扇屏悉以白琉璃作之，光照洞徹，以白珠為簾薄，玳瑁壓之，以象牙為床，以琉璃珠玉明月夜光，雜錯天下珍寶為甲帳，其次為乙帳，甲以居神，乙上自御之，前庭植玉樹，珊瑚為枝，以碧玉為葉，或青或赤，悉以珠玉為之，子皆空其中，如小鈴，鎗鎗有聲，甍摽作鳳皇，軒翥若飛狀。 |
| The Anecdotes of Emperor Wu of Han says: "The emperor built a divine hall, casting copper as pillars and coating them with gold. Red jade formed the steps; rafters were also made of gold. Tortoiseshell was carved into birds and beasts to cover the top, and each rafter's end was shaped like a dragon's head holding a bell, with tassels hanging from it. Copper was cast in bamboo-like forms, and red and white clay mixed with cinnabar juice served as mortar; fire agate was applied on top. Fans and screens were entirely made of clear glass, their light shining through completely. Pearls formed the curtains, held down by tortoiseshell, while ivory beds supported them. Glass beads, jade, moonlight, and night-glowing stones were mixed with treasures from around the world to create a first-class canopy; the second-class canopy followed it. The first was for housing deities, while the emperor himself used the second. In the front courtyard stood jade trees with coral branches and emerald leaves, some green or red—all made of pearls and jade. Each fruit had hollow centers like small bells, ringing softly when touched. On the ridge were phoenixes, their wings spread as if flying." | ||
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《漢書》曰：趙皇后娣為昭儀，居昭陽舍，其中庭彤采，而砌皆銅沓黃金塗，白玉階，壁帶往往為黃金釭函，藍田璧明珠翠羽飾之。 又曰：五侯大治第宅，起土山漸臺，洞門高廓閣道。百姓歌之曰：五侯初起，曲陽家怒，壞決高都。決高都，使水入長安城，高都在城西。連竟外杜。杜陵也。成都侯商嘗病，欲避暑，從上借明光宮，又穿長安城，引內漕水以行舡，立羽蓋，張周帷，楫擢越歌，上幸商第，見赤墀青瑣。又曰：梁孝王築東苑，方三百里，廣睢陽城七十里，大治宮室，為複道，自宮連屬於平臺，三十餘里。 |
| The Book of Han says: "Zhao Empress's younger sister was the Zhaoyi, who resided in Zhaoyang Hall. The courtyard had red-colored walls and steps made of copper plated with gold; white jade formed the stairs. Wall bands were often gilded lamp sockets, adorned with Lantian jades, pearls, emeralds, and green feathers." It also says: "The Five Marquises greatly built their mansions, raising artificial hills and pavilions, with arched gateways, high corridors, and elevated walkways." The common people sang: "When the Five Marquises first rose to power, Quyang's family was enraged; they destroyed and breached Gaodu." Breaking open Gao Du caused water to flood into Chang'an city. Gao Du is located west of the city. Connected to the outer area of Du. This refers to Duling. Chengdu Hou Shang once fell ill and wished to escape the summer heat, so he borrowed Mingguang Palace from the emperor. He also dug through Chang'an city to divert canal water for boat travel, erected feathered canopies, spread surrounding curtains, and rowers sang songs of Yue as they paddled. The emperor visited Shang's mansion and saw red steps with blue locks. It also says: "Prince Liang Xiangwang built the Eastern Garden, spanning three hundred li in area. He expanded Suyang city by seventy li and greatly constructed palaces, building covered walkways that connected from the palace to Pingtai, stretching over thirty li." | ||
| 6 | 總載居處: | 《東觀漢記》曰：琅邪孝王京就國都，雅好宮室，窮極技巧，壁帶玉飾以金銀。 |
| The Dongguan Records of the Han says: "Prince Liangya Xiaowang Jing went to his fief's capital, where he had a refined taste for palaces and buildings. He exhausted all artistic techniques, adorning wall bands with jade inlaid with gold and silver." | ||
| 7 | 總載居處: | 張璠《漢記》曰：山陽督郵張儉，奏中常侍侯覽，起第十六區，皆高樓四周，連閣洞門，文井蓮華，璧柱綵畫，魚池臺苑，擬諸宮闕。 |
| Zhang Fan's Records of the Han says: "Shanyang postal officer Zhang Jian impeached Zhongchangshi Hou Lan, who built sixteen residential areas. All had high towers on all sides, connected pavilions with arched gateways; patterned wells and lotus motifs adorned jade pillars painted in color; fish ponds, terraces, and gardens were modeled after imperial palaces." | ||
| 8 | 總載居處: | 《董生書》曰：禮，天子之宮在清廟，左涼室，右明堂，後路寑，四室者，足以避寒暑而不高大也。夫高近陽，廣室多陰，故室適形而正。 |
| The Book of Dong Sheng says: "According to rites, the Son of Heaven's palace is in the Qingmiao (Temple of Ancestors), with a cool chamber on the left and a Mingtang Hall on the right. Behind it lies the sleeping quarters. These four rooms are sufficient for avoiding cold and heat without being excessively tall or grand." Highness brings proximity to yang, while spacious rooms accumulate yin. Therefore, a room should be appropriately shaped and properly balanced. | ||
| 9 | 總載居處: | 《仲長昌言》曰：今為宮室者，崇臺數十層，長階十百仞，延袤臨浮雲，上樹九丈旗，珠玉翡翠以為飾，連帷為城，構帳為宮，起臺樹則高數百丈，壁帶珠玉，土被緹錦。 |
| Zhong Chang's Discourses says: "Now, those who build palaces construct terraces dozens of layers high and steps hundreds of ren long. The buildings stretch toward floating clouds; nine-zhang banners are raised on top, adorned with pearls, jade, and emeralds. Linked curtains form walls, and canopies become halls. Raised platforms reach hundreds of zhang in height, their wall bands decorated with pearls and jade, while the earth is covered in crimson brocade." | ||
| 10 | 總載居處: | 《曹植表》曰：詔使周觀，初玩雲盤，北觀疏圃，遂步九華，神明特處，譎詭天然，誠可謂帝室皇居者矣。雖崑崙閬風之麗，文昌之居，不是過也。 |
| Cao Zhi's Memorial says: "The imperial decree ordered a tour. At first, we admired the cloud-like terrace; looking northward, we saw an open garden. We then walked through Jiuhua (Nine Flowers), where divine and wondrous sights appeared in their natural strangeness. Truly, this can be called the imperial palace of the Son of Heaven." Even the beauty of Kunlun and Langfeng, or the residence of Wenchang, could not surpass this. | ||
| 11 | 總載居處: | 《羅含別傳》曰：桓宣武以含為別駕，以官廨寺諠擾，非靜默所處，乃於城西池小洲上，立茅茨之屋，竹果蔭宇，戕木之床，織葦為席，布衣蔬食，晏若有餘。 |
| The Separate Biography of Luo Han says: "Huan Xuanwu appointed Han as Biema, but since the official residence was noisy and disruptive, unsuitable for quiet contemplation, he built a thatched house on a small islet west of the city. Bamboo trees and fruit shaded the eaves; wooden beds were made from felled timber, reed mats woven into seats, wearing plain clothes and eating simple food, yet living in peace as if content with more than enough." | ||
| 12 | 總載居處: | 【詩】《陳孔奐名都一何綺詩》曰：京洛信名都，佳麗擬蓬壺，九華彫玳瑁，百福上椒塗，黃金絡騕褭，蓮花裝鹿盧，咸言儀服盛，無勝執金吾。陳沈炯名都一何綺詩曰：名都一何綺，春日吐光輝，高樓雲母扇，複殿琉璃扉，昭儀同輦出，高安連騎歸，欲知天子貴，千門應紫微。 |
| [Poem] The Poem "Mingdu Yi He Qi" by Chen Konghuan says: "Jingluo is indeed a famous city, its beauty comparable to Penghu. Nine flowers are carved from tortoiseshell; hundred blessings are painted with cinnamon. Golden chains adorn the Yanzhao steeds; lotus patterns decorate the Lu lu (a type of harness). All say that ceremonial attire and splendor surpass all else—none can rival the Jingu." łoż Chen Shenjiong's Poem "Mingdu Yi He Qi" says: "How splendid is this famous city! In spring, it radiates brilliance. High towers have mother-of-pearl fans; double palaces feature lapis lazuli doors. The Zhaoyi lady leaves in the same carriage, while Gao'an returns with a procession of riders. To know the Son of Heaven's majesty—ten thousand gates correspond to the Purple Micro Mansion." | ||
| 13 | 總載居處: | 《陳周弘正詩》曰：名都宮觀綺，金壁藻華璫，吹臺望鳷鵲，舞殿接披香，繡轂遊丹水，彫輦出平陽，陸離徒照眼，何解憂人傷。 |
| The Poem of Chen Zhou Hongzheng says: "In this famous city, palaces and halls are splendid; golden walls adorned with jade pendants. Looking up at the terrace toward Zhiqiao, the dancing hall connects to Pixiang. Embroidered carriages tour Dan Shui (Red River), carved palanquins emerge from Pingyang. Brilliant colors dazzle the eyes—how can they soothe a sorrowful heart?" | ||
| 14 | 總載居處: | 【賦】《漢楊雄蜀都賦》曰：蜀都之地，古曰梁州，禹治其江，渟皋彌望，鬱乎青蔥，丹鳳青龍，石䲛水螭，於近則有瑕英菌芝，玉石江珠，於遠則有銀鉛錫碧，馬犀象僰，西有鹽泉鐵冶，橘林銅陵，其傍則有期牛光旄，金馬碧雞，其竹則宗生族攢，俊茂豐美，夾江緣山，尋卒而起，其深則有猵獺沉鱓，水豹蛟蛇，其都門二九，四百餘閭，兩江飾其市，九橋帶其流，苴竹浮流，龜鱉磧石，風胎雨鷇，眾物駭目，百華投春，隆急芳芬，螭燭若揮，錦布繡望，芒芒兮無幅，其布則筩中黃潤，一端數金，雕鏤鉛器，百技千工，上乃使有伊之徒，調夫五味，甘甜之和，勺藥之羹，江東鮐鮑，隴西牛羊，五肉七菜，朦猒腥臊，若其吉日嘉會，期於倍春之陰，迎夏之陽，置酒于榮川之間宅，設坐于華都之高堂，延帷揚幕，接帳連岡，郤公之徒，相與如平陽●臣詔，羅車百乘，期會投宿，觀者方防，行舡競逐也。 |
| [Prose] Yang Xiong of the Han Dynasty's Fu on Shudu says: "The land of Shudu, anciently known as Liangzhou. Yu the Great tamed its rivers; marshes and fertile plains stretch endlessly, lush with greenery. Red phoenixes and blue dragons, stone fish and water chimeras—nearby are 瑕 ying mushrooms and medicinal fungi, jade stones and river pearls; afar lie silver, lead, tin, and emerald, horses, rhinoceroses, elephants, and 僰 people. To the west are salt springs and iron forges, orange groves and copper hills. Nearby stand Qiniu Guangmao (a mythical horse), Jinma Bijiji (golden horse and jade chicken). Its bamboo grows in dense clusters, tall and lush, flourishing along rivers and mountains, rising rapidly. Deep within live otters and catfish, water leopards and dragonsnakes. The city has two nines of gates, over four hundred lanes. Two rivers adorn the marketplace; nine bridges follow their flow. Bamboo rafts float on streams, turtles and soft-shelled turtles gather on gravelly stones. Wind-fertilized eggs and rain-hatched ducklings astonish the eye with myriad creatures. Hundreds of flowers bloom in spring, exuding rich fragrance like dragon candles waving or embroidered landscapes spreading out endlessly. The cloth is yellow and smooth within its bamboo tubes; one bolt costs several gold pieces. Carved lead objects are crafted by thousands of artisans. The emperor then sends ministers to regulate five flavors—sweetness and harmony, medicinal soups. From the east river come dried fish and 鲍, from Longxi come cattle and sheep; five meats and seven vegetables overwhelm with pungency and stench. On auspicious days and joyful gatherings, they meet in spring's shade or summer's warmth, setting wine between noble riversides and seating on high halls of the splendid capital. They extend curtains and raise canopies, linking tents across hills. Ministers like Xigong gather as if at Pingyang●Chen Zhao (a place name), with hundreds of carriages arriving for overnight meetings; spectators watch while boats race eagerly." | ||
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《後漢班固西都賦》曰：賦者古詩之流，或以抒下情而通諷諭，或以宣上德而盡忠孝，雍容揄揚，亦雅頌之亞也。西土耆老，有陋洛邑之議，故臣作兩都之賦，漢之西都，在乎雍州，左據函谷二崤之阻，表以太華終南之山，右界褒斜隴首之險，帶以洪河涇渭之川，披三條之廣路，立十二之通門，英俊之域，紱冕所興，冠帶如雲，七相五公，其陽則崇山隱天，幽林空谷，陸海珍藏，藍田美玉，其陰則冠以九嵕，陪以甘泉，下有鄭白之沃，衣食之源，提封五萬，疆埸綺分，溝塍刻鏤，原隰龍鱗，決渠降雨，荷鍤成雲，離宮別館，神池靈沼，其中則有九真之鱗，大宛之馬，黃支之犀，條枝之鳥，其宮室也。體象乎天地，經緯乎陰陽，樹中天之華闕，豐冠山之朱堂，因瑰材而究奇，抗應龍之虹梁，列棼橑以布翼，荷棟桴而高驤，彫玉瑱以居楹，裁金璧以飾璫，左墄倉勒反，階級也。右平，重軒三階，閨房周通，門闥洞開，列鍾虡於中庭，立金人於端闈，增盤崔嵬，登降炤爛，殊形詭制，每各異觀，乘茵步輦，唯所息宴，後宮則有掖庭椒房后妃之室，茞若椒風，披香發越，蘭林蕙草，鴛鸞飛翔之列，昭陽特盛，隆乎孝成，隨侯明月，錯落其閒，金釭銜璧，是為列錢，翡翠火齊，流燿含英，珊瑚碧樹，周阿而生，後宮之號，十有四位，窈窕繁華，更盛迭貴，又有天祿石渠典籍之府，講論乎六藝，稽合乎異同，周以鉤陳之位，衛以嚴更之署，周廬千列，徼道綺錯，輦路經營，脩途飛閣，堎墱道而超西墉，混建章而連外屬，神明臺名也。鬱其特起，遂偃蹇而上躋，軼雲雨於太半，虹霓迴帶於棼楣，攀井幹而未半，目眩轉而意迷，靈草冬華，神木叢生，抗仙掌以承露，擢雙立之金莖，爾乃盛娛遊之壯觀，曜威靈而講武事，命荊州使起鳥，詔梁野而驅獸，毛群肉填，飛羽上覆，列卒周●，星羅雲布，矢不單殺，中必疊雙，風毛雨血，灑野蔽天，於是天子乃登屬玉之館，歷長楊上林也。之榭，陳輕騎以行炰，騰酒車以斟酌，割鮮野饗，舉烽命爵，大輅鳴鑾，容與徘徊，集乎豫章之宇，臨乎昆明之池，左牽牛而右織女，似雲漢之無涯，茂樹陰蔚，芳草被隄，若摛錦與布繡，燭燿乎其陂，玄鶴白鷺，鳧鷖鴻鴈，沉浮往來，雲集霧散，郁郁相望，邑邑相屬，國籍十世之基，家承百年之業。 又《東都賦》曰：王莽作逆，漢祚中缺，於是聖皇握乾符，闢坤珍，披皇圖，稽帝文，赫然發憤，應若興雲，遂超大河，跨北岳，立號高邑，建都河洛，系唐統，接漢緒，茂育群生，恢復彊宇，若乃順時節而蒐狩，簡車徒以講武，歷騶虞，覽駟鐵，嘉車攻，采吉日，禮官整儀，乘輿乃出，於是發鯨魚，鏗華鍾，登玉輅，乘時龍，元戎竟野，戈鋋彗雲，羽毛掃蜺，旌旗拂天，然後舉烽伐鼓，申令三驅，輕車霆激，驍騎電騖，指顧倏忽，獲車已實，樂不極般，殺不盡物，於是薦三犧，效五牲，禮神祇，懷百靈，覲明堂，臨辟雍，登靈臺，考休徵，列百僚而贊群后，究皇儀而展帝容。 |
| The Fu on Xidu by Ban Gu of the Later Han says: "Fu is a branch of ancient poetry. It may be used to express the feelings of common people and offer gentle satire, or to extol the virtues of rulers and fully demonstrate loyalty and filial piety. Graceful and eloquent, it ranks second only to the Odes and Hymns." The elderly of the western land once criticized Luoyang, hence I composed this Fu on the two capitals. The Western Capital of Han was located in Yongzhou. To its left lay the natural barriers of Hangu Pass and the twin Xiaoling Mountains; to the east stood Taipingshan (Mount Taihua) and Zhongnan Mountain as markers. To its right were the perilous passes of Baoxie and Longshou, with the great rivers Honghe, Jinghe, and Weihe flowing around it. Three broad roads spread out, twelve gates connected all directions. This was a land of outstanding talents where officials in official robes flourished; people wearing sashes gathered like clouds—seven chancellors and five grand ministers resided here. To its south rose towering mountains that concealed the sky, deep forests and empty valleys filled with treasures from the "land of milk and honey" (a metaphor for abundance) and beautiful Lantian jade. To its north stood Jiu Zong Mountain, accompanied by Ganhquan; below lay fertile land irrigated by Zhengbai canals—the source of clothing and food. The territory spanned fifty thousand square li, fields divided like brocade patterns, ditches carved like embroidery, plains and lowlands resembling dragon scales. Canals were dug to bring rain-like irrigation, shovels in the air forming clouds as people worked. There were palaces, pavilions, divine pools, and sacred ponds. Within them lived rare fish from Jiuzhen, horses from Dayuan, rhinoceroses from Huangzhi, and birds from Tiaozhi. As for its palace buildings... Their forms emulate heaven and earth, their layout follows yin and yang. They raise magnificent gates reaching the sky, build grand halls with red walls towering over mountains. Using rare materials to achieve marvels, they construct rainbow beams like dragons in flight; rafters spread out like wings, supporting high beams that soar upward. Jade carvings adorn pillars, gold and jade plates decorate pendants. On the left are steps—cang le fan, meaning "staircase". On the right, it is level; double eaves with three steps. The inner chambers are interconnected, gates and doors wide open. In the central courtyard stand bronze bells on stands, while golden figures stand at the main entrance. Staircases rise steeply, their ascent and descent illuminated in dazzling brilliance. Each structure has a unique form and strange design, each different from the others. One may ride a palanquin or walk with cushions underfoot, resting wherever desired for banquets. In the inner palace are Yecheng Hall, Jiangfang (Cinnamon Chamber) where empresses and consorts reside; fragrant herbs like chrysanthemums and cinnamon fill the air, spreading their scent through Peixiang Pavilion. Orchid groves and 蕙 grass flourish, with mandarin ducks and cranes flying in formation. Zhaoyang Hall is especially grand, flourishing under Emperor Xiao Cheng. The Moon of Suihou shines among them, scattered like stars; golden pendants hold jade discs, arranged as strings of coins. Emeralds and fire agate glow with brilliance, while coral trees grow green along the walls. In the inner palace there are forty-four titles for concubines—delicate beauties in abundance, rising and falling in status. There is also Tianlu Shiqv Hall, a repository of classics where the Six Arts are discussed and differences reconciled. The Zhou Lu (a ceremonial formation) surrounds it; strict night watchmen guard its perimeter. A thousand watchtowers line the area, patrol roads crisscrossing like brocade. Palanquin paths wind through, elevated corridors stretching across. They cross western walls on raised causeways, blending Jianzhang Palace with outer structures. Shenming a name of a pavilion... It rises majestically, ascending in a winding path. Halfway up the clouds and rain, rainbow-like bands wrap around the rafters. Climbing halfway up the well tower, one's eyes grow dizzy and thoughts scatter. Sacred herbs bloom even in winter; divine trees grow thickly. A jade stem with golden stalks rises to hold dew, supported by a celestial palm. Thus, grand spectacles of pleasure unfold—displaying imperial might and reviewing military affairs. The emperor commands envoys from Jingzhou to drive up birds, orders the wilds of Liang to chase beasts. Flocks fill the air; flesh piles on the ground. Soldiers are arranged in full formation, scattered like stars or clouds. Arrows never strike alone—each shot hits two targets at once. Feathers and blood rain down, covering fields and darkening skies. Then the Son of Heaven ascends Zhuyu Pavilion, passing through Changyang a name for Shanglin Park... He stops at the pavilion, where light cavalry prepares roasted meats and wine carts pour out libations. Fresh game is cut for banquets; beacon fires signal the raising of cups. The grand chariot rings with bells as it moves slowly, circling leisurely before gathering under Yuzhang Hall and standing by Kunming Pool. To the left is Qianniu (the constellation), to the right Zhinv (Weaver Girl)—like an endless Milky Way. Dense trees cast deep shade; fragrant grasses cover the embankments, like brocade spread out or embroidered patterns glowing on the slopes. Black cranes and white egrets, wild ducks, geese, and swans float up and down, gathering in clouds and dispersing like mist. They look toward each other densely, connected one after another. This land is the foundation of ten generations' state; families inherit legacies spanning a hundred years. The Fu on Dongdu also says: "Wang Mang rebelled, and the Han dynasty's mandate was interrupted. Then the holy emperor grasped the Mandate of Heaven, opened treasures from Earth, unfolded the imperial map, and studied ancient texts. Filled with righteous anger, he rose like a cloud in motion. He crossed the great Yellow River, passed Mount Heng (North Peak), declared his title at Gaixian, established his capital between the rivers He and Luo, continuing the Tang lineage and linking it to Han traditions. He nurtured all living things and restored the empire's strength. When following seasonal rites for hunting, he reviewed chariots and troops to practice military affairs, passing by Zouyu (a mythical deer), observing iron-plated horses, praising war chariots, selecting auspicious days. Officials arranged ceremonies as the emperor's carriage departed. Then they sounded whale horns and struck bronze bells; he ascended a jade chariot, rode a dragon-like steed. Armored troops filled the fields, spears and halberds like comets in the sky; feathers swept rainbows, banners brushed the heavens. Only then did beacon fires rise and drums beat, announcing the three directions for hunting. Light chariots moved with thunderous speed, elite cavalry raced like lightning. In a moment, game carts were already full. Joy was not excessive, nor were creatures killed beyond necessity. Then he offered three sacrificial animals and five beasts to honor gods and spirits, welcomed all divine beings, visited the Mingtang (Hall of Light), stood at Biyong (Imperial University), climbed Lingtai (Spirit Platform) to examine auspicious omens, arranged officials to praise empresses, and fully displayed imperial rites and majesty." | ||
| 16 | 總載居處: | 《明堂詩》曰：於昭明堂，明堂孔陽，聖皇宗祀，穆穆煌煌。 |
| The Poem on Mingtang says: "How bright is the Hall of Light, how radiant and grand! The holy emperor venerates his ancestors; solemn and majestic it stands." | ||
| 17 | 總載居處: | 《辟雍詩》曰：乃流辟雍，辟雍湯湯，聖皇蒞止，造舟為梁。 |
| The Poem on Biyong says: "Then flowed the Biyong, its waters vast and deep. The holy emperor arrived there, building a bridge of boats as a passage." | ||
| 18 | 總載居處: | 《靈臺詩》曰：三光宣精，五行布序，習習祥風，祁祁甘雨。 |
| The Poem on Lingtai says: "Three lights radiate clarity; the Five Elements proceed in order. Gentle auspicious winds blow, and abundant sweet rains fall." | ||
| 19 | 總載居處: | 《寶鼎詩》曰：岳脩貢兮川效珍，吐金景兮敲浮雲，寶鼎見兮色紛紜，煥其炳兮被龍文。 |
| The Poem on Bao Ding says: "Mountains offer tribute, rivers present treasures; golden light rises and strikes floating clouds. The precious tripod appears in colorful splendor, its patterns glowing with dragon-like inscriptions." | ||
| 20 | 總載居處: | 《白雉詩》曰：啟靈篇兮披瑞圖，獲白雉兮效素烏，嘉祥阜兮集皇都，發皓羽兮奮翹英。 |
| The Poem on Bai Zhi says: "Opening the divine scroll and unfolding auspicious charts, we capture a white pheasant, rivaling the pure magpie. Auspicious signs flourish as they gather in the imperial capital; white feathers flutter and proud plumage soars." | ||
| 21 | 總載居處: |
《後漢張衡西京賦》曰：昔班固睹世祖遷都于洛邑，懼將必踰溢制度，不能遵先聖之正法也。故假西都賓盛稱長安舊制，有陋洛邑之議，而為東都主人折禮衷以答之，張平子薄而陋之，故更造焉。有憑虛公子者，況青鳥與黃雀，伏櫺檻而俯聽，聞雷霆之相激，柏梁既災，越巫陳方，建章是經，用厭火祥，圜闕竦以造天，若雙碣之相望，鳳騫翥於甍標，咸溯風而欲翔，干雲霧而上達，狀亭亭以迢迢，神明崛其特起，井幹疊而百層，上飛闥而仰眺，正睹瑤光與玉繩，列瀛洲與方丈，夾蓬萊而駢羅，長風激於別島，起洪濤而颺波，海若游於玄渚，鯨魚失流而蹉跎，立脩莖之仙掌，承雲表之清露，屑瓊橤以朝餐，必性命之可度，爾乃廓開九市，通闤帶闠，旗亭五重，俯察百隧。隧，列肆道也。上林禁苑，跨谷彌阜，東至鼎湖，邪界細柳，掩長揚而聯五柞，繞黃山而款牛首，乃有昆明靈沼，黑水玄沚，周以金隄，樹以柳杞，豫章珍館，揭焉中跱，牽牛立其左，織女處其右，日月於是乎出入，象扶桑與濛汜，其魚則鮪鯢鱨魦，脩額短項，大口折鼻，詭類殊種，鳥則鷫鷞鴰鴇，鴐鵝鴻鶤，南翔衡陽，北棲鴈門，於是孟冬作陰，寒風肅殺，雨雪飄颻，冰霜慘烈，天子乃駕雕軫，六駿駮，戴翠帽，倚金較，華蓋承辰，天罼先驅，千乘雷動，萬騎龍趨，縱獵徒，赴長莽，迾卒清候，武士赫怒，河渭為之波盪，吳岳為之阤堵，百禽㥄遽，騤瞿奔觸，喪精亡魂，失歸忘趣，矢不虛捨，鋋不苟躍，當足見蹍，值輪被轢，乃使迅羽輕足，尋景追括，鳥不暇舉，獸不得發，青骹摯於韝下，韓盧噬於緤末，於是鳥獸殫，目觀窮，遷延邪睨，集乎長楊之閒，酒車酌醴，方駕授邕，升觴舉燧，既釂鳴鍾，儴佯乎五柞之館，旋憩乎昆明之池，浮鷁首，翳雲芝，垂翟葆，建羽旗，齊栧女，縱棹歌，奏淮南，度陽阿，大駕幸乎平樂，張甲乙而襲翠被，臨迴注之廣場，程角抵之妙戲，烏獲扛鼎，都盧尋橦，衝狹鷰濯，胸突銛鋒，跳丸劍之揮霍，走索上而相逢，度曲未終，雲起雪飛，巨獸百尋，是為曼延，神山崔嵬，欻從背見，白象行孕，垂鼻轔囷，海鱗變而成龍，狀蜿蜿以蝹蝹。於云反，龍形貌。含利獸名，性，○文選二西京賦注性下有吐金二字。颬颬，化為仙車，驪駕四鹿，芝蓋九葩，奇幻倏忽，易貌分形，吞刀吐火，雲霧杳冥，畫地成川，流渭通涇，百馬同轡，騁足並馳，撞末之妓，態不可彌，祕舞更奏，妙材騁妓，始徐進而羸形，似不任乎羅綺，紛縱體而迅赴，若驚鶴之群羆，要紹修態，麗服颺菁，昭邈流盼，一顧傾城，列爵十四，競媚取榮，盛衰無常，唯愛所丁，衛后興於鬒髮，飛鷰寵於輕體。又東京賦曰：是時也。七雄並爭，競相高以奢麗，楚築章華於前，趙建叢臺於後，秦政利觜長距，終得擅場，思專其侈，以莫己若也。乃構阿房，起甘泉，結雲閣，觀南山，百姓不能忍，是用息肩於大漢，高祖應錄受圖，順天行誅，掃項軍於垓下，紲子嬰於軹途，因秦宮業，據其府庫，且夫天子有道，狩在海外，守位以仁，不恃隘害，秦負阻於二關，卒開項而受沛，彼偏據而規小，豈若宅中而圖大，昔先王之經邑也。掩觀九隩，靡地不營，土圭測影，不縮不盈，總風雨之所交，然後以建王城，審曲面勢，泝洛背河，左伊右瀍，西阻九阿，盟津達其後，大谷通其前，迴行道乎伊闕，斜徑捷乎轘轅，太室作鎮，揭以熊耳，厎柱輟流，鐔以大岯，漢初弗之宅也。故宗緒中圮，巨猾閒釁，竊弄神器，歷載三六，偷安天位，我世祖忿之，乃龍飛白水，鳳翔參墟，授鉞四七，共工是除，區宇乂寧，思和求中，睿哲玄覽，都茲洛宮，逮至顯宗，六合殷昌，既新崇德，遂作德陽，昭仁惠於崇賢，抗義聲於金商，建象魏之兩觀，旌六典之舊章，濯龍芳林，九谷八谿，芙蓉覆水，秋蘭被涯，永安離宮，修竹冬青，陰池幽流，玄泉冽清，鵯鶋秋棲，鶻鵰春鳴，鵙鳩鸝黃，關關嚶嚶，於南則前殿雲臺，和懽安福，謻門曲榭，斜阻城洫，奇樹珍果，鉤盾所職，於東則洪池清蘌，淥水澹澹，內阜川禽，外豐葭菼，其西則平樂都場，示遠之觀，龍雀蟠蜿，天馬半漢，乃營三宮，布政頒常，複廟重屋，于斯胥洎，龍輅充庭，雲旗拂蜺，夏正三朝，庭燎晰晰。章列反。春日載陽，合射辟雍，設業設虡，宮懸金鏞，鼖音汾。鼓路鼗。音桃。樹羽幢幢，張大侯，制五正，設三乏，厞音翡。司旌，天子乃撫玉輅，時承六龍，發鯨魚，鏗華鍾，攝提運衡，徐至於射宮，禮事展，樂物具，王夏闋，騶虞奏，決拾既次，彫弓斯彀。古侯反。達餘萌於暮春，昭誠心以遠喻，三農之隙，耀威中原，歲惟仲冬，大閱西園，乃馭小戎，撫輕軒，戈矛若林，牙旗繽翻，迄乎上林，結徒為營，敘和樹表，司鐸授鉦，坐作進退，節以軍聲，火烈具舉，武士星敷，鵝鸛魚麗，箕張翼舒，馭不詭遇，射不翦毛，升獻六禽，時膳四膏，成禮三驅，解罘放麟，不窮樂以訓儉，不殫物以昭仁，爾乃卒歲大儺，驅除群癘，侲子萬童，丹首玄製，桃弧棘矢，所發無臬，飛礫雨散，剛癉必斃，煌火馳而星流，逐赤疫於四裔。 又《南都賦》曰：於顯樂都，既麗且康，陪京之南，居漢之陽，剖周楚之豐壤，跨荊豫而為疆，其寶利珍怪，則金采玉璞，隋珠夜光，太一餘糧，中黃瑴玉，松子神陂，赤靈解角，耕父揚光於清泠之泉，游女弄珠於漢皋之曲，其水蟲則有蠳龜鳴蛇，潛龍伏螭，其鳥則有鴛鴦鵠鷖，鴻鴇鴐鵝，嚶嚶和鳴，澹澹隨波，其香草則薜荔蕙若。上艹下穈蕪蓀萇，晻曖蓊蔚，含芬吐芳，酒則九醞甘醴，十旬兼清，醪敷徑寸，浮蟣若萍，其甘不爽，醉而不酲，獻酢既交，率禮無違，彈琴㩎籥，流風徘徊，於是暮春之禊，元巳之辰，方軌齊軫，祓音弗。于陽濱，朱帷連網，曜野映雲，脩岫繞繚而滿庭，羅韤躡蹀而容與，翩綿綿其若絕，眩將墜而復舉，於是群士放逐，馳乎沙場，俯貫魴鱮，仰落雙鶬，魚不及竄，鳥不暇翔，車雷震而風厲，馬鹿超而龍驤，夕暮而歸，其樂難忘。 |
| The Fu on Xijing by Zhang Heng of the Later Han says: "In ancient times, Ban Gu observed Emperor Shizu's relocation of the capital to Luoyi and feared that it would inevitably exceed established regulations, failing to follow the righteous laws of previous sages." Therefore, he used the Western Capital's guest to praise Chang'an's old system and expressed criticism of Luoyi. The host of the Eastern Capital refuted this with proper rites and answered accordingly. Zhang Pingzi found these arguments shallow and superficial, so he created a new version. There was a gentleman named Pengxu, who compared the green bird and yellow sparrow. They crouched by the latticed railing to listen attentively, hearing thunderclaps clash together. After the fire at Boliang Hall, Wu from Yue presented remedies; Jianzhang Hall was then constructed to ward off fire omens. Circular towers rose toward the sky like twin stone pillars facing each other. Phoenixes perched on ridge ends, all turning their wings as if about to fly upward through clouds and mist into distant heights, standing tall and graceful. The divine hall rises uniquely; Jinggan Tower stacks up in a hundred layers. From its upper windows one looks upward—just in time to see the Yao Guang (a star) and Yu Sheng (another star).瀛 zhou and Fangzhang are arranged on either side, with Penglai between them in parallel formation. Strong winds stir from distant isles, raising great waves that surge forward. The Sea God roams through dark waters; whales lose their course and stagger. A tall jade stem supports a celestial palm, holding dew from the clouds for morning meals—surely this determines one's lifespan. Then nine bustling markets are opened, with streets and alleys interwoven. Five-story flag towers overlook hundreds of lanes below. Tun: a street lined with shops. Shanglin Imperial Park spans valleys and hills, extending east to Dinghu, bordering Xiliu on the side. It covers Changyang Hall and connects with Wuzuo, circling Huangshan Mountain and reaching Niushou Hill. There is Kunming Sacred Pool, Heishui Black Water, surrounded by golden embankments and planted with willows and 杞 trees. The precious Yuzhang Pavilion stands tall in the center. On its left rises Qianniu (the Cowherd), on its right Zhinv (the Weaver Girl); here the sun and moon rise and set, resembling Fusang and Mengsi. Its fish include yu, ni, zha, sha—long forehead, short necks, large mouths, broken noses—all strange varieties of different kinds. Birds include suoshuang, yingba, jiage, hongkun; they fly south to Hengyang and north to Yanmen. In early winter when cold winds blow fiercely, rain and snow swirl, ice and frost cut sharply. The Son of Heaven then rides a carved carriage drawn by six swift steeds, wearing emerald hats and leaning on golden crossbars. A gilded canopy supports the stars; heavenly nets lead the way. Thousands of chariots thunder forward, ten thousand horsemen rush like dragons. Hunters are released into vast grasslands, while soldiers clear the area and warriors grow fierce. The rivers Wei and He surge with waves, Mount Wu trembles as if collapsing. A hundred birds panic, beasts flee in terror—losing their minds, forgetting to return. Arrows do not miss; halberds strike without hesitation. Those struck fall underfoot or are crushed by wheels. Then swift-footed hunters chase shadows, capturing birds before they can fly and beasts before they escape. Blue legs are caught on the bowstring, Han Lu (a famous hound) bites at their tails. Eventually, all birds and beasts are exhausted; no more remain to watch. People linger with sidelong glances, gathering in Changyang's fields. Wine carts pour sweet liquor as chariots arrive for feasting. Cups are raised, fires lit—after the last toast, bells ring out. They stroll leisurely through Wuzuo Hall and rest by Kunming Pool, floating on yishi (a type of boat), shaded by clouds and fungi,翟 banners waving, feathered flags flying. Women in matching costumes sing as oarsmen chant songs from Huainan or Yangpo. The grand procession arrives at Pingle, where jade canopies are spread over emerald quilts. On the vast open field, they perform wondrous acrobatics: Wuhuo lifts a tripod; Dulu climbs poles; narrow passages test agility, chests strike sharp weapons; swords and balls whirl through the air as tightrope walkers meet mid-air. Before the music ends, clouds rise and snow flies. A giant beast appears—hundreds of feet long, called Mandian (a mythical creature). A divine mountain rises suddenly from behind, a white elephant pregnant with young, its trunk dragging like a wheel. Sea dragons transform into dragons, coiling and undulating in graceful motion. Yun fan: describes the appearance of a dragon-like form. Hanli a name for an animal; its nature—○in the Wenxuan's annotations on the Fu of Xijing, two characters "tujin" (spit gold) follow "xing". They transform suddenly into divine chariots, drawn by four black deer. The canopy is made of lingzhi mushrooms with nine blossoms; strange and magical, their forms shift in an instant—swallowing blades and spitting fire, clouds and mists darkening the sky. They draw rivers from the earth, flowing through Weihe to Jinghe. A hundred horses run side by side, galloping together. Dancers at the end of the procession display postures too numerous to count; secret dances are performed with exquisite talent on stage. At first they move slowly and appear frail, as if unable to bear silk robes. Then suddenly their bodies fly forward like startled cranes or fierce bears. They display graceful postures, wearing beautiful clothes that shimmer in the wind. Their eyes glance around with charm—just one look can captivate a city. Fourteen ranks of titles compete for favor and honor; prosperity and decline are not constant but depend on who is loved. Weihou rose to power because of her black hair; Feiyi was favored for her light, graceful form. The Fu on Dongjing also says: "At this time..." Seven powerful states vied for dominance, each striving to outdo the others in luxury and splendor. Chu built Zhanghua Pavilion first; Zhao followed with Congtai Terrace. Qin Shihuang, with sharp beak and long claws, ultimately seized control of the field, seeking exclusive indulgence, unmatched by any other. Thus they built Afang Palace, raised Ganhuan, constructed cloud-connected pavilions to overlook Mount Nanshan. The people could no longer endure it; hence they rested their burdens under the great Han dynasty. Emperor Gaozu was destined by heaven and accepted the Mandate, following heavenly will to punish the wicked. He defeated Xiang Yu's army at Gaixia and captured Ziying on the road to Zhi. Using Qin's palaces and seizing its treasuries, he ruled wisely. When a Son of Heaven governs with virtue, his hunting expeditions reach distant lands; he maintains power through benevolence, not by relying on narrow defenses or harm. Qin relied on two passes for protection but ultimately opened the gates to Xiang Yu and fell to Pei Gong (Liu Bang). How could those who occupied only a corner of land with small ambitions compare to one who dwells at the center and plans grandly? This was how previous kings planned their capitals. They surveyed the nine regions, no land left unexplored. With a soil gnomon they measured shadows—neither too short nor too long—to determine where winds and rains converged before building the royal capital. They studied terrain and direction, facing Luoyang with its back to the Yellow River; Yiluo on the left, Chencan on the right; western barriers at Jiusha; Mengjin in the rear, Dagu ahead. The road curved through Yique, a shortcut crossed Huanyuan. Taishi Mountain formed a natural fortress, flanked by Xionger Peak. Dizhu Rock blocked the river's flow, guarded by Daqi Hill. Yet this was not where the Han dynasty first settled its capital. Thus, the ancestral line was interrupted midstream; great villains seized the opportunity to usurp power. For thirty-six years they stole peace and occupied heaven's mandate. Our Emperor Shizu was furious and rose like a dragon from Baishui, soared as a phoenix in Canxu. He wielded his halberd for forty-seven years, vanquishing Gonggong (a symbol of chaos). The realm was pacified; harmony and balance were sought. With profound wisdom and insight, he established the capital at Luoyang. When Emperor Xianzong came to power, all under heaven flourished. After rebuilding Chongde Hall, they built Deyang Palace. Beneath Chongxian Hall, benevolence was shown; in Jinshang, righteousness echoed. They erected twin towers of Xiangwei and honored the old Six Classics. Zholong Fragrant Forest, with nine valleys and eight streams—lotus flowers cover the water, autumn orchids line the banks. Yong'an Palace, where winter bamboo remains green, has dark pools flowing quietly, black springs cold and clear. Orioles nest in autumn; hawks cry in spring. Jujube birds and orioles sing sweetly, their calls echoing gently. To the south stood the Front Hall, Yuntai Pavilion, Hehuan Anfu Hall, Qimen Curved Pavilions—twisting through city walls. Rare trees and precious fruits were under the supervision of the Houduan Office. To the east lay Hongchi Qingbin (Red Pool Green Reeds), where green waters flowed gently; within were abundant waterfowl, outside grew reeds in abundance. To the west was Pingle Field, a grand spectacle for distant viewing—dragon cranes coiled and twisted, heavenly horses half across the sky. Then three palaces were built to issue decrees and establish order. Grand halls and ancestral temples stood together; dragon chariots filled the courtyards, cloud banners brushed rainbows. On summer solstice mornings of the third day, torches lit up the court clearly. Zhang lie fan. In spring, the sun shines bright; archery is held at Biyong. Targets and stands are set up, golden bells hang in the palace. Feng pronounced Fen. Drums and loutao (a type of hand drum) sound. Pronounced Tao. Feathered banners flutter; large targets are set up, five standards established, three barriers arranged. Mi pronounced Fei. The standard-bearer leads. The Son of Heaven gently holds the jade chariot, drawing six dragons forward. Whale horns sound; bronze bells ring. The celestial carriage moves slowly to the archery hall. Rites are performed, music and instruments prepared. When the "Wang Xia" (royal music) ends, the "Zouyu" is played. Archers take their positions, carved bows drawn taut. Gu hou fan. In late spring, they begin training to demonstrate sincerity and convey distant lessons. During the farming season's lull, military might is displayed in central plains. In mid-winter, a grand review takes place at Xiyuan (Western Garden). Light chariots are driven; light carriages are guided. Spears and halberds form forests; banners flutter like brocade. They arrive at Shanglin, where soldiers encamp and set up markers. Drummers and bell-bearers command formations—sitting, standing, advancing, retreating—all synchronized with military signals. Fires blaze as warriors spread out like stars. Geese, cranes, fish, and other creatures are captured; nets open wide to release them. No game is hunted beyond necessity to teach frugality; no creature is exhausted to demonstrate benevolence. At year's end comes the grand Nuo (ritual dance), driving away plagues. Thousands of children in red caps and black robes perform, wielding willow bows and thorn-tipped arrows—each shot strikes without aim. Stones fly like rain, striking all who are ill or cursed. Brilliant fires race across the sky like falling stars, chasing disease to the four corners of the world. The Fu on Nandu also says: "How illustrious is this joyful capital, both beautiful and peaceful! Located to the south of the secondary capital, it lies in the southern part of Han. It divides fertile lands once belonging to Zhou and Chu, spanning Jingzhou and Yuzhou as its borders. Its treasures include gold, jade roughs, Sui pearls that glow at night, Taiyi's remaining grain, Zhonghuang jades, Songzi's divine pools, red spirits with horn-like features. The farmer Gongfu shines light on the clear Ling Spring; a maiden plays with pearls by Han Gao's winding banks. Among its water creatures are giant turtles and singing snakes, hidden dragons and crouching chimeras. Its birds include mandarin ducks, hulu, geese, jage—singing in harmony as they drift gently with waves. Its fragrant herbs include bilu and huiruo." Above grass, below men. Wu sun chang—dense and lush, fragrant with blooming flowers. Wine includes nine types of sweet liquor, ten kinds of clear brews; each cup is a small inch wide, floating like algae or duckweed on the surface. Its sweetness remains unchanged, intoxicating without hangover. Toasting and returning cups proceed in harmony, all following proper rites. Zithers and yue (a wind instrument) play as gentle breezes drift by. At this time of spring purification ritual on the first day after the vernal equinox, carriages line up in order. Fu pronounced Fu... By the sunny shore, red curtains stretch like a net, shining over fields and reflecting in clouds. Long hills encircle the courtyard; embroidered shoes tread lightly as dancers move gracefully—drifting like silk threads about to break, dizzying yet rising again. Then all the scholars race forward across the sand, shooting fish below and birds above. Fish have no time to escape; birds cannot take flight. Chariots thunder like storms; horses leap like deer or dragons. As dusk falls and they return home, their joy is unforgettable. | ||
| 22 | 總載居處: | 《後漢杜篤論都賦》曰：天命有聖，託之大漢，大漢開基，高祖有勳，斬白蛇，屯黑雲，蹈滄海，跨崑崙，劉敬建策，初都長安，太宗承流，守之以文，孝武因其餘財，府帑之畜，深入匈奴，割裂三庭，連緩耳，鎖雕題，摧天竺，拏象犀，沃野千里，原隰彌望，保植五穀，桑麻條暢，濱據南山，帶以涇渭，號曰陸海，蠢生萬類，城池百尺，阨塞要害，一人奮戟，三軍沮敗，于時聖帝，赫然申威，南禽公孫，北脅強胡，西平隴冀，東據洛都，今天下新定，矢石之勤始瘳，未遑於論都，而遺思雍州。 |
| The Fu on the Capital by Du Du of the Later Han says: "Heaven's mandate chose a sage, entrusting it to the great Han. The Han dynasty founded its foundation; Emperor Gaozu earned his merit, cutting the white snake and gathering dark clouds, treading through the 沧海 (Canghai), crossing Kunlun Mountain. Liu Jing proposed strategy, establishing Chang'an as the capital first. Emperor Taizong inherited this legacy, preserving it with culture. Emperor Wu used remaining wealth from the treasury to deeply penetrate Xiongnu territory, dividing their three courts; he linked Huan'er and locked up Diao Ti (a southern tribe), crushed Tianzhu (India) and captured elephants and rhinoceroses. A thousand miles of fertile land stretched endlessly with fields and lowlands, cultivating five grains, mulberry trees and hemp thriving in order. Bordering Mount Nanshan to the south, bordered by Jinghe and Weihe rivers, it was called "Lu Hai" (Land Sea), teeming with countless living things. City walls rose a hundred chi high, controlling strategic chokepoints; one man raising a halberd could defeat an entire army. At that time, the holy emperor displayed his might—capturing Gongsun in the south and intimidating northern Hu tribes, pacifying Longji to the west and occupying Luoyang to the east. Now, with all under heaven newly settled, the hardships of war have just begun to heal; there is no time yet for discussing capitals, but thoughts linger on Yongzhou." | ||
| 23 | 總載居處: | 《後漢崔駰反都賦》曰：漢曆中絕，京師為墟，光武受命，始遷洛都，客有陳西土之富，云洛邑褊小，故略陳禍敗之機，不在險也。建武龍興，奮旅西驅，虜赤眉，討高胡，斬銅馬，破骨都，收翡翠之駕，據天下之圖，上聖受命，將昭其烈，潛龍初九，真人乃發，上貫紫宮，徘徊天闕，握狼狐，蹈參伐，陶以乾坤，始分日月，觀三代之餘烈，察殷夏之遺風，背崤函之固，即周洛之中，興四郊，建三雍，禪梁父，封岱宗。 |
| The Fu on Returning the Capital by Cui Yin of the Later Han says: "The Han dynasty's mandate was cut in midstream, and its capital became a wasteland. Emperor Guangwu received his Mandate and moved the capital to Luoyang. A guest praised the richness of western lands but claimed that Luoyang was narrow and small; thus I briefly outline the dangers—true security does not lie in terrain alone." In Jianwu, the dragon rose; armies marched westward. They captured Chimei rebels and pacified Gao Hu tribes, beheaded Tongma bandits, defeated Gudu chieftains. They seized jade carriages and held the map of all under heaven. The sage received his Mandate to shine forth his achievements. A hidden dragon at first stage nine rises as the True Man emerges, ascending through the Purple Palace, circling heavenly gates. He grasps the Wolf and Fox constellations, treads on Shen and Fa (star names), shaping Heaven and Earth, dividing day from night. Observing the remaining glory of three dynasties, examining the lingering customs of Yin and Xia, he turned his back on the strong passes of Xiao and Han, choosing instead central Luoyang between Zhou's lands. He built four suburbs, established Three Yongs (educational halls), performed sacrifices at Liangfu Mountain, and offered homage to Mount Tai. | ||
| 24 | 總載居處: | 《後漢傅毅洛都賦》：惟漢元之運會，世祖受命而弭亂，體神武之聖姿，握天人之契贊，尋往代之規兆，仍險塞之自然，被崑崙之洪流，據伊洛之雙川，挾成皋之嚴阻，扶二崤之崇山，分畫經緯，開正塗軌，序立廟祧，面朝後市，歎息起雰霧，奮袂生風雨，覽正殿之體制，承日月之皓精，騁流星於突陋，追歸鴈於軒軨，帶螭龍之疏鏤，垂菡萏之敷榮，顧濯龍之臺觀，望永安之園藪，渟清沼以汎舟，浮翠虯與玄武，桑宮繭館，區制有矩，后帥九嬪，躬敕工女，近則明堂辟雍靈臺之列，宗祀揚化，雲物是察，其後則有長岡芒阜，屬以首山，通谷岌岢，石瀨寒泉，於是乘輿鳴和，按節發軔，列翠蓋，方龍輈，備五路之時副，檻三辰之旗斿，傅說作僕，羲和奉時，千乘雷駭，萬騎星鋪，絡驛相屬，揮沫揚鑣，群仙列於中庭，發魚龍之巨偉，羨門拊鼓，偓佺操麾，講武農隙，校獵因田，搜幽林以集禽，激通川以御獸，跨乘黃，射遊麋，弦不虛控，目不徒睎，解腋分心，應箭殪夷，然後弭節容與，淥水之濱，垂芳餌於清流，出旋瀨之潛鱗。 |
| The Fu on Luodu by Fu Yi of the Later Han: "It was in the first year of Yuan when Heaven's Mandate converged; Emperor Shizu received his destiny to end chaos. With divine martial virtue and a sage's form, he grasped the harmony between heaven and humanity. He followed precedents from past dynasties and relied on natural defenses—surrounded by Kunlun's great rivers, situated between Yiluo's twin streams, flanked by Chenggao's formidable barriers, supported by the towering peaks of Erxiao. He divided land with precision, established proper roads and tracks; built ancestral temples in order, facing palaces while placing markets behind. With sighs rising like mist, sleeves billowing as if creating rain, he admired the grand design of the main hall, receiving the brightness of sun and moon. He raced stars through narrow alleys, pursued returning geese past pavilions. Dragon carvings adorned walls; lotus blossoms bloomed in splendor. Looking back at Zholong Terrace, gazing toward Yong'an Garden—clear pools reflected boats as green qiu (a mythical creature) and black turtles floated by. Mulberry halls and silkworm pavilions were arranged with order. The empress led nine consorts, personally instructing female workers. Nearby stood the Mingtang, Biyong, and Lingtai—places for ancestral worship and moral instruction, observing clouds and omens. Further out lay Longgang Hill and Mangfu Mound, connected to Shoushan Mountain; deep valleys and rocky rapids with cold springs. Then the imperial procession advanced, horns sounding in harmony as chariots departed at proper intervals. Green canopies rose, dragon-shaped axles gleamed. Five routes were prepared for emergencies; banners of three constellations fluttered. Fu Yue served as driver, Xihe guided time. Thousands of carriages thundered forward like storms, ten thousand horsemen spread out like stars across the sky. Relay stations followed one another, whips cracked and hooves splashed water. Immortals lined the courtyard, summoning great fish and dragons. Xianmen struck drums; Woquan held banners. Military drills took place during farming breaks; hunts were conducted in fields. They searched deep forests for game, drove beasts through flowing rivers. Riding golden yellow steeds, they shot wandering deer—bows never drawn in vain, eyes never idle. Arrows split the air from both sides, striking targets with precision. Then, slowing their pace by green waters' edge, they cast fragrant baits into clear streams to catch hidden fish." | ||
| 25 | 總載居處: | 《魏徐幹齊都賦》曰：齊國實坤德之膏腴，而神州之奧府，其川瀆則洪河洋洋，發源崑崙，驚波沛厲，浮沫揚奔，南望無垠，北顧無鄂，蒹葭蒼蒼，莞菰沃若，瑰禽異鳥，群萃乎其閒，戴華蹈縹，披紫垂丹，應節往來，翕習翩翻，靈芝生乎丹石，發翠華之煌煌，其寶玩則玄蛤抱璣，駮●含璫，構廈殿以宏覆，起層榭以高驤，龍楹螭桷，山屺雲牆，其後宮內庭，嬪妾之館，眾偉所施，極巧窮變，然後脩龍榜，遊洪池，折珊瑚，破琉璃，日既仄而西舍，乃反宮而棲遲，歡幸在側，便嬖侍隅，含清歌以詠志，流玄眸而徵眄，竦長袖以合節，紛翩翻其輕迅，王乃乘華玉之輅，駕玄駮之駿，武騎星散，鉦鼓雷動，旌旂虹亂，盈乎靈圃之中，於是羽族咸興，毛群盡起，上蔽穹庭，下被皋藪。 |
| The Fu on Qidu by Xu Gan of the Wei Dynasty says: "Qi State is truly a fertile land of Earth's virtue, an inner treasure of Central China. Its rivers flow grandly—Honghe River surging from Kunlun, waves crashing violently as foam flies in all directions. Looking southward to endless plains and northward with no barriers, reeds grow thick while gengu (a water plant) flourishes. Rare birds and strange fowls gather here; they wear red flowers on their heads, purple feathers trailing behind, crimson tails—following the seasons as they fly in synchronized patterns. Divine lingzhi mushrooms sprout from red rocks, emitting brilliant green light. Among its treasures are black clams holding pearls, multicolored pendants and jade discs. Grand halls cover vast areas; tiered pavilions rise high like dragons soaring upward. Pillars carved with dragons, rafters with chimeras; walls decorated with mountain patterns and clouds. In the inner palaces and courtyards where consorts and concubines reside, all forms of grandeur are displayed—craftsmanship reaching its peak in endless variation. Then they repair dragon banners, tour vast pools, break coral, smash glass. As the sun tilts westward, they return to the palace for leisurely rest. Favorite attendants stand by; favored servants serve at corners. They sing clear songs to express their aspirations, eyes dark and expressive as they glance around. Long sleeves rise in rhythm, bodies move swiftly in graceful patterns. The king rides a jade chariot drawn by black steeds. Elite cavalry spreads like stars, drums thunder like storms. Banners swirl like rainbows, filling the sacred garden with movement. Then all birds take flight; flocks of beasts rise—covering the sky above and blanketing marshes below." | ||
| 26 | 總載居處: | 《魏劉楨魯都賦》曰：昔大廷氏肇建厥居，少昊受命，亦都茲焉。山則連岡屬嶺，曀●峽北，紫金揚暉於鴻崖，水精潛光乎雲穴，岱宗邈其層秀，干氣霧以高越，其木則赤桋青松，文莖蕙棠，洪幹百圍，高徑穹皇，竹則填彼山垠，陔彌阪域，夏簜攢包，勁條並殖，翠實離離，鳳皇攸食，水產眾夥，各有彝倫，頒首華尾，豐顱重齗，戴兵挾刃，盤甲曲鱗，且觀其時謝節移，和族綏宗，招歡合好，肅戒友朋，蛾眉清眸，顏若雪霜，插曜日之珍笄，珥明月之珠璫，舞人就列，整飾容華，和顏揚眸，眄風長歌，飄乎猋發，身如轉波，尋虛騁跡，顧與節和，縱脩袖以終曲，若奔星之赴河，及其素秋二七，天漢指隅，民胥祓禊，國于水游，緹帷彌津，丹帳覆洲，蓋如飛鶴，馬如遊魚，應門巖巖，朱扉含光，路殿巋其隆崇，文陛巘其高驤，聽迅雷於長除，若有聞而復亡，其園囿苑沼，駢田接連，淥池分浪，以帶石垠，文隅瓊岸，華玉依津，邦乃大狩，振揚炎威，教民即戎，講習興師，落幕包括，連結營圍，毛群隕殪，羽族殲剝，填崎塞畎，不可勝錄。 |
| The Fu on Ludu by Liu Zhen of the Wei Dynasty says: "In ancient times, Datingshi first established his residence here; Shaohao received his Mandate and also made this place his capital." Mountains connect ridges and peaks, stretching northward through dark valleys. Purple gold shines on red cliffs; crystal hides its light in cloud caves. Mount Tai rises majestically with layered beauty, towering above mist and vapor. Its trees include red zhi, green pines, patterned stems, and fragrant 棠 trees—trunks thick as ten feet, canopies reaching toward the heavens. Bamboo fills mountain edges, covering slopes and fields; summer bamboo clusters grow together, strong stalks thriving side by side. Green fruits hang in abundance, feeding phoenixes. The waters teem with diverse life, each following its natural order: heads crowned with flowers, tails adorned with patterns; large skulls and thick teeth; some wear armor or curved scales. When seasons change and harmony prevails among clans, peace is restored to the people. Joyful gatherings bring friends together in solemn unity. Women with clear eyes as bright as snow wear precious hairpins that shine like the sun, earrings of moonlight pearls. Dancers form lines, their faces radiant; they raise their eyes, gaze into the wind and sing long songs. Their movements are swift as storms, bodies flowing like turning waves—tracing empty space in harmony with rhythm. They stretch long sleeves to end the music, like stars rushing toward rivers. When autumn comes on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the Milky Way points to a corner; people gather for purification rituals by water. Crimson curtains cover riverbanks, red tents shade islands. Canopies fly like cranes; horses move like fish in streams. Grand gates stand tall, red doors glowing with light. The main hall rises high and grandly, its steps carved with patterns. Thunder rumbles from long corridors—heard then lost again. Its gardens and ponds connect fields endlessly; green pools divide waves along stone edges. Patterned corners and jade banks line the water's edge. When great hunts begin, fiery might is displayed to teach people warfare and raise armies. Nets stretch wide, encircling all directions. Flocks of beasts fall, birds are wiped out—filling hills and ditches beyond count. | ||
| 27 | 總載居處: | 《魏劉邵趙都賦》曰：且敝邑者，固靈州之敞宇，而天下之雄國，南則有洪川巨瀆，黃水濁河，發河積石，徑拂太華，灑為九流，入于玄波，其東則有天浪水府，百川是鍾，包絡坤維，連薄太濛，其北則有陶林玄壇，增冰冱寒，其西則有靈丘平圃，邪接崑崙，其近則有天井句注，飛壺太行，璀錯磥硌，屬阜連岡，龍首嵯峨以岪鬱，羊阪崙●以●嵣，清漳發源濁滏汨越，湯泉涫沸，洪波漂厲，爾乃都城萬雉，百里周迴，九衢交錯，三門旁開，層樓疏閣，連棟結階，峙華爵以表甍，若翔鳳之將飛，正殿儼其造天，朱櫺赫以舒光，盤虯螭之蜿蜒，承雄虹之飛梁，結雲閣於南宇，立叢臺於少陽，及至暮秋涉冬，則風烈寒猛，豺騺攫，鷹隼奮翰，國乃講武，狩于清源，駕騖冥之駿駁，抗沖天之旌旃，北連昭餘，南屬呼池，西眄太陵，東結繚河，然後嵠子放機，戈矛亂發，決班鬐，破文頞，當手斃僵，應弦倒越，爾乃進夫中山名倡，襄國妖女，狄鞮妙音，邯鄲才舞，六八駢羅，遞奏迭舉，體凌浮雲，聲哀激楚，其珍玩服物，則昆山美玉，玄珠曲環，輕綃啟繒，纖纊綈紈，其器用良馬，則六弓四弩，綠沉黃間，堂嵠魚腸，丁令角端，飛兔奚斯，常驪紫燕，豐鬒确顱，龍身鵠頸，目如黃金，蘭筋參精，迅躡飛浮，軼響追聲，若乃至季春元巳，辰火熾光，挺新贈往，祓于水陽，朱幕蔽野，綵帷連岡，妖冶呈飾，顏如春英。 |
| The Fu on Zhaodu by Liu Zhao of the Wei Dynasty says: "This humble city is indeed a grand hall in Lingzhou, and a mighty state under heaven. To its south lie great rivers—Huanghe (Yellow River) with muddy waters, originating from Jishiqi Stone, passing Mount Taihua, dividing into nine streams to merge into dark waves. To the east lies Tianlang Shui Fu, where all rivers converge; it encircles the southern land and connects to Taifeng. To the north are Taolin Xuantan (a sacred site), where thick ice forms in bitter cold. To the west is Lingqiu Pingpu, bordering Kunlun obliquely. Nearby lie Tianjing Guozhuu Pass and Feihu Taihang Mountains—jagged rocks and rugged hills connect ridges. Longshou Mountain rises steeply with dense foliage; Yangban Hill slopes gently toward the clouds. Clear Zhang River originates from muddy Fu River, surging forward as hot springs boil and waves crash violently. The capital city has ten thousand walls, stretching a hundred li around. Nine roads cross each other; three gates open on all sides. Towering buildings and spaced pavilions connect with long corridors and steps. Ornate eaves mark the rooftops like phoenixes about to fly. The main hall stands tall toward the sky, red lattices glowing in brilliance. Coiling dragons and chimeras twist along beams; rainbow bridges soar overhead. Cloud-connected towers rise in the south; Congtai Terrace is built on the southeast. When late autumn turns into winter, winds howl fiercely and cold bites deeply. Wolves and jackals prowl; eagles and hawks spread their wings. The state then practices military drills, hunting at Qingyuan. Chariots drawn by swift steeds advance, banners raised to the sky. To the north connects Zhaoyu, to the south Hu Chi, westward gazes Tailing Mountain, eastward links Liaohe River. Then archers release arrows; spears and halberds fly in all directions—striking beasts' backs, breaking their skulls. Those struck fall instantly or are felled by arrows. Then come famous dancers from Zhongshan and beautiful women of Xiangguo, with exquisite music from Didis and graceful dances from Handan. Sixteen performers line up, taking turns to perform; their bodies rise above clouds, voices echoing with sorrowful Chu melodies. Among treasures and finery are Kunlun jade, dark pearls in curved rings, light silk and fine gauze, delicate down and soft satin. For weapons and steeds: six bows, four crossbows, green-sheathed yellow-streaked blades; Tangshi Yuchang (a sword), Dingling Jueduan (a horse). Horses include Feitu Xisi, Changli Ziyanyan—thick brows and firm skulls, dragon bodies with crane necks, eyes like gold, strong sinews shining. They leap faster than flying birds, their hooves echoing as they race forward. When spring comes on the first day of the third month, fire signs blaze bright; new gifts are given to replace old ones. Purification rituals take place at Shuiyang. Red canopies cover fields, colorful tents stretch across hills. Beautiful women display ornaments, faces like spring blossoms." | ||
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《晉左思蜀都賦》曰：夫蜀都者，蓋兆基於上世，開國於中古，廓靈關而為門，包玉壘而為宇，帶二江之雙流，抗峨眉之重阻，於前則跨躡犍，枕倚交趾，經塗所亙，五千餘里，於是乎邛竹緣嶺，菌桂臨崖，旁挺龍目，側生荔枝，布綠葉之萋萋，結朱實之離離，孔翠群翔，犀象競馳，白雉朝雊，猩猩夜啼，金馬騁先而絕影，碧雞倏忽而曜儀，火井沉熒於幽泉，高爓飛煽於天垂，於後則卻背華容，北指崑崙，緣以劍閣，阻以石門，流漢湯湯，驚浪雷奔，望之天迴，即之雲昏，水物殊品，鱗介異族，或藏蛟螭，或隱碧玉，其樹則有木蘭梫所植，蹲鴟所伏，百藥灌叢，寒卉冬馥，其中則有青珠黃環，碧砮芒消，或豐綠荑，或蕃丹椒，紅葩紫飾，柯葉漸苞，敷橤葳蕤，落英飄颻，溝洫脈散，疆里綺錯，黍稷油油，梗稻漠漠，指渠口以為雲門，灑滮池而為陸澤，爾乃邑居隱軫，夾江傍山，家有鹽泉之井，戶有橘柚之園，百果甲坼，異色同榮，朱櫻春就，素柰夏成，若乃大火流，涼風厲，白露凝，微霜結，紫蔾津潤，樼栗罅發，蒲萄亂潰，石留競裂，晨鳧旦至，候鴈銜蘆，木落南翔，冰冸北徂，雲飛水宿，哢吭袨服靚才性反。莊，布有橦華，麵有桄榔，邛竹傳節於大夏之邑，蒟醬流味於番隅之鄉，闤闠之裏，伎巧之家，百室離房，機杼相和，貝錦斐成，濯色江波，若夫王孫之屬，郤公之倫，從禽于外，巷無居人，並乘驥子，俱服魚文，西踰金隄，東越玉津，戟食鐵之獸，射噬毒之鹿，拍●氓於葽草，彈言鳥於森木，拔象齒，戾歷結反。犀角，烏鎩翮，獸廢足，殆而朅，來相與，第如滇丁田反。池，集于江洲，試水客，漾輕舟，娉江妃，與神遊，將饗獠者，張弈幕，會平原，酌醪酤，割芳鮮，飲御酣，賓旅旋，車馬雷駭，轟轟闐闐，近則江漢炳靈，世載其英，蔚若相如，皭若君平，王褒煒燁而秀發，揚雄含章而挺生，幽思絢道德，摛藻掞天庭。 又《吳都賦》曰：東吳王孫，辴敕忍反，大笑也。然而咍曰：夫上圖景宿，辯於天文者也。下料物土，析於地理者也。鳥策篆素，玉諜石記，烏聞梁岷有陟方之館，行宮之基歟，而吾子獨未聞大吳之壯麗乎。且有吳之開國也。造自泰伯，宣於延陵，固其經略，上當星紀，拓土畫疆，指衡岳以鎮野，同龍川而帶埛，百川泒別，歸海而會，控清引濁，混濤并瀨，濆薄沸騰，寂寥長邁，出乎大荒之中，行乎東極之外，於是乎長鯨吞航，脩鯢吐浪，躍龍騰蛇，蛟鯔琵琶，泝洄順流，噞喁沉浮，鳥則鶤雞鸀𩿱，鷞音霜。鵠鷺鴻，鶢鶋避風，候鴈造江，湛淡羽儀，隨波參差，理翮整翰，容與自玩，彫啄蔓藻，刷盪漪瀾，蚌蛤珠胎，與月虧全，巨鼇贔●，首冠靈山，大鵬繽翻，翼若垂天，洪桃盤屈，丹桂灌叢，瓊枝抗莖而敷橤，珊瑚幽茂而玲瓏，增岡重阻，列真之宇，江妃於是往來，海童於是宴語，草則藿●豆蔻，薑彙非一，石帆水松，東風扶留，布濩皋澤，蟬聯陵丘，寅緣山岳之屺。音節。羃音覓。䍥煙貌。江海之流，木則平仲君遷，松梓古度，楠榴之木，相思之樹，宗生高岡，族茂幽阜，擢本千尋，垂蔭萬畝，與風颻颺，●瀏颼飀，鳴條暢律，飛音響亮，蓋象琴筑并奏，笙竽俱唱，其竹則篔簹林箊。音於。桂箭射筒，柚梧有篁，篻簩有叢，苞筍抽節，往往縈結，綠葉翠莖，冒霜停雪，梢雲無以踰，嶰谷不能連，鸑鷟食其實，鵷鶵擾其閒，其果則丹橘餘甘，荔枝之林，檳榔無柯，椰葉無陰，其琛賂則琨瑤之阜，銅鍇白鐵也。之垠，火齊之寶，駭雞之珍，赬丹明璣，金華銀朴，紫貝流黃，縹碧素玉，其荒陬譎詭，則有龍穴內蒸，雲雨所儲，陵鯉若獸，浮石若桴，雙則比目，片則王餘，窮陸飲木，極沉水居，泉室潛織而卷綃，淵客慷慨而泣珠，象耕鳥耘，此之自改，煮海為鹽，采山鑄錢，國稅再熟之稻，鄉貢八蠶之綿，造姑蘇之高臺，臨四遠而特建，帶朝夕之濬池，佩長洲之茂苑，闚東山之府，則瑰寶溢目，●海陵之倉，則紅粟流衍，彫欒鏤楶。音節。青鎖丹楹，圖以雲氣，畫以仙靈，高闈有閌，洞門方軌，朱闕雙立，馳道如砥，樹以青槐，亙以淥水，桃笙象簟，韜於筒中，蕉葛升越，弱於羅紈，命官師而擁鐸，將校獵兮具區，吳王乃巾玉輅，軺驌驦，羽毛揚蕤，雄戟燿芒，貝冑象弭，織文鳥章，六軍袀服，四騏龍驤，猩猩啼而就擒，●●扶沸切。笑而被格，屠巴蛇，出象骼，斬鵬翼，掩廣澤，結輕舟而競逐，迎潮水而振緍，精衛銜石而遇繳，文鰩夜飛而觸綸，指包山以為期，集洞庭而掩留，數軍實乎桂林之苑，饗戎旅乎落星之樓。 又《魏都賦》曰：魏國先生，有睟其容。乃盱衡而誥曰：异乎交益之士，劍閣雖嶚。嶚，險也。憑之者蹶，洞庭雖濬，負之者北，且魏土者，畢昴之所應，虞夏之餘人，先王之桑梓，烈聖之遺塵，爾其彊域，則旁極齊秦，結湊冀道，開胸殷衛，跨躡燕趙，墨井鹽池，玄滋素液，厥田惟中，厥壤惟白，思重爻，摹大壯，覽荀卿，采蕭相，枌橑複結，欒櫨疊施，丹梁虹申以並亙，朱桷林布而支離，綺井列疏以懸蔕，華蓮重葩而倒披，於前宣明顯陽，順德崇禮，重闈洞出，鏘鏘濟濟，於後椒鶴文石，永巷壺術，楸梓木蘭，次舍甲乙，增構峨峨，清塵剽剽，雲雀踶甍而矯首，壯翼摛鏤於青霄，雷雨杳冥於未半，曒日籠光於綺寮，碩果灌叢，圍木竦尋，篁篠懷風，蒲萄結陰，丹藕凌波而的皪，綠芰汎濤而浸潭，羽翮頡頏，鱗介浮沉，磴流十二，同原異口，蓄為屯雲，泄為行雨，內則街衢輻湊，朱闕結嵎，石杠杠，橋，也。飛梁，出控漳渠，疏通溝以濱路，蘿青槐以蔭途。 |
| The Fu on Shudu by Zuo Si of the Jin Dynasty says: "Sichuan capital, its foundation was laid in ancient times and its state established in middle antiquity. It opens with Lingguan Pass as a gate, encloses Yulv Mountain as a hall; it is bordered by two rivers flowing side by side and faces Emei's towering barriers. To the front lie Qianling and Jiao Zhi, connected by roads stretching over five thousand li. Here,邛竹 grows along ridges, jinguai trees hang from cliffs; dragon-eye fruit stands tall on one side, lychees grow beside them. Green leaves flourish thickly, red fruits cluster densely. Kingfishers fly in flocks; rhinoceros and elephants race forward. White pheasants call at dawn; orangutans cry at night. Golden horses gallop ahead without shadow; emerald chickens appear suddenly with radiant forms. Fire wells glow beneath deep springs; flames rise like fireflies hanging from the sky. To its rear, it turns away from Huarong and points north toward Kunlun. It follows Jiange Pass to the east and is blocked by Shimen Gate to the west. The Han River flows mightily with waves crashing like thunder—looking afar seems to touch the heavens; approaching feels as if entering clouds. Its waters hold unique creatures, scales and shells of different kinds—some hide dragons or chimeras, others conceal jade. Among its trees are mulberry planted by Jiusuo, squat owls resting in them. A hundred medicinal herbs grow thickly; cold flowers bloom even in winter. There are green pearls and yellow rings, emerald stones and 芒 xiao (a mineral). Some have lush green sprouts, others bear red peppers. Red blossoms with purple decorations, branches gradually covered in buds. Leaves flourish luxuriantly; petals fall gently like drifting clouds. Ditches branch out like veins; fields are arranged like brocade. Grains grow thick and rich, rice stretches endlessly. Channels become cloud-like gates; pools transform into fertile land. Villages lie hidden along the riverbanks, nestled between rivers and mountains. Every home has salt springs in wells, every household owns orange groves. A hundred fruits burst open with different colors yet bloom together—red cherries ripen in spring, white pears mature in summer. When the fire star rises high, cool winds blow; when white dew condenses and light frost forms, purple reeds are moistened, chestnuts split open, grapes burst into clusters, stone lilies crack apart. At dawn, wild geese arrive with 芦苇 in beaks; leaves fall as birds fly south while ice forms to the north. Clouds drift over water at night; birds sing and wear bright plumage."}} Zhuang (a district) has tounghua trees, guanglang palms. Qiongzhu bamboo spreads its joints to Daxia's town; jupiang sauce flows with flavor into Fanyu village. In bustling markets and artisan quarters, a hundred rooms stand apart, looms humming in harmony. Shell-patterned brocade is woven beautifully, dyed by river waves. When noblemen like Wangsun or Xigong go hunting outside, no one remains at home. They ride swift steeds, wear fish-scaled armor. Crossing western gold embankments and eastern jade springs, they hunt iron-eating beasts and shoot poisonous deer. They strike wild men among medicinal herbs, shoot birds in dense woods. Elephant tusks are pulled out; they twist... Li jie fan. Rhino horns, black wings—beasts fall exhausted and flee. They come together, arranged like Dian Ding tian fan. They gather on river isles, testing boatmen and drifting light boats. They court Jiang Fei (River Goddess), journeying with spirits. For those feasting on raw meat, they spread chess-like tents, meet in plains, pour strong wine, cut fresh delicacies, drink deeply under imperial supervision. Guests return; carriages and horses thunder forward like storms—hong hong tian tian. Nearby, the Yangtze and Han rivers shine with divine power, their generations bearing heroes: as flourishing as Xiangru, as pure as Junping. Wang Bao shines brightly in his youth; Yang Xion holds hidden virtue yet rises to prominence. Profound thoughts weave morality into brilliance, spreading poetic splendor across heavenly halls. The Fu on Wudu also says: "Eastern Wu's noble descendants, Bian Chi ren fan, meaning 'to laugh heartily'. Yet they laughed and said: "To map constellations above is to distinguish heavenly phenomena." "To examine the land below is to analyze geography." Bird-shaped brushes trace white silk; jade tablets and stone records. Who has heard of Liangmin having a Zhefang Hall or the foundation for an imperial retreat? Yet you alone have not heard of Da Wu's grandeur! When Wu established its state... It was founded by Taibo, expanded in Yanling. Its strategy and planning aligned with the Star of Jing; it carved out territory and drew borders, using Mount Heng as a natural fortress to control the plains, linking Longchuan River as its boundary. A hundred rivers branch off before converging into the sea—some clear, some muddy, merging waves and rapids in turbulent surges, vast and lonely, stretching beyond the great wilderness, reaching the farthest east. Here, giant whales swallow ships; long ni (a mythical fish) spew waves. Dragons leap, serpents soar; chimeras play like pipa strings. Fish swim upstream or downstream, rising and sinking in harmony. Birds include Kunji, Yixi, Shuang pronounced Shuang... Geese, herons, cranes—birds avoid the wind; wild geese gather by rivers. They glide with calm plumage, drifting in waves, adjusting wings and feathers to play at leisure. Carving beaks through green algae, they brush ripples away. Clams and oysters hold pearl embryos, waxing and waning with the moon. Giant tortoises stand on their hind legs; their heads crown sacred mountains. Great peng birds flap their wings like clouds falling from the sky. Huge peaches twist in growth, red ginkgo trees grow thickly—jade branches stretch upward to bloom, coral grows dark and intricate. Hills rise with multiple barriers, forming halls of immortals. Jiang Fei walks here; Hai Tong speaks there. Grasses include huo, doukou (a spice), jianghui (various ginger types). Stone sails and water pines are carried by eastern winds to linger on riverbanks. They spread across marshes, connecting hills like cicadas—clinging to mountain ridges. Pronunciation: Jie. Mi pronounced Mi. Yan mao (describing the appearance of smoke).}} The rivers and seas flow. Trees include Pingzhong Junqian, Songzi Gudu, Nanliu trees, and Xiangsi (loquat) trees—growing on high hills in clusters, flourishing in secluded valleys. Their trunks rise thousands of chi tall, casting shade over ten thousand mu. With the wind they sway gracefully, making sounds like flowing water or rustling leaves. Branches hum with harmony; flying notes echo clearly—as if zithers and drums play together, sheng and yu instruments sing in unison. Its bamboo includes Yulang Linqu... Pronounced Yu. Guijian Shootong, youwu bamboo grows in groves; Bishu and Jun bamboo form thickets. Bamboo shoots sprout joints, often entwined—green leaves and emerald stems withstand frost and snow. Their tips reach into clouds without crossing them; deep valleys cannot connect to their roots. Yuanshuo birds eat the fruit while yanchu birds nest among them. Its fruits include red tangerines with lingering sweetness, lychee groves, betel nuts without branches, coconut leaves offering no shade. Among its treasures and tributes are kunyao (jade) hills and Tongkai white iron... Its boundaries hold fire agate treasures, precious gems that startle chickens; crimson dan and bright jiu (jade), golden hua and silver pu. Purple shells flow with yellow light; green bi stones and plain jade. In its remote corners of strangeness lie dragon caves where steam rises from clouds and rain is stored. Carp leap like beasts; floating stones resemble rafts. Two-eyed fish are bimian, one-sided ones wanyu (a type). Some drink water on land, others dwell deep underwater. Spring chambers weave silk as fine as gauze; abyssal travelers weep pearls with emotion. Elephants till the soil while birds weed—this is nature's own transformation. Salt is boiled from sea water; mountains are mined to cast coins. State taxes collect double-crop rice; local tributes offer eight-silk mulberry threads. They build Gusu's high terrace, overlooking all directions uniquely. Morning and evening pools flow beside it, adorned with Changzhou's lush gardens. Peering into Dongshan Hall, treasures overflow the eyes; looking at Hailing Granary, red millet flows endlessly. Carved 栾 and carved jie... Pronounced Jie. Green locks and red pillars, painted with clouds and immortal beings. High walls have gates; arched doors allow chariots to pass in parallel. Red towers stand side by side; roads run as smooth as jade. Green willows are planted along green waterways. Peach silk and elephant mats are stored inside tubes. Banana and geshen ropes are softer than gauze or satin. Officials with bells lead the way, generals prepare for hunts at Juqu. The King of Wu rides a jade chariot pulled by swift steeds; feathered banners wave, strong halberds gleam. Shell helmets and elephant bows bear embroidered bird patterns. Six armies wear uniform robes; four qilu horses gallop like dragons. Orangutans cry as they are captured—Fufei Qie... Laughing as they are caught, they slay the Ba snake, extract elephant bones, cut off peng wings. They cover vast marshes and tie light boats to race forward, meeting tides by raising nets. Jingwei bird carries stones but meets arrows; Wenxia fish fly at night yet strike fishing lines. Pointing toward Baoshan as their goal, they gather at Dongting Lake for rest. Counting military supplies in Guilin's garden, they feast soldiers on Luoxing Tower. The Fu on Weidu also says: "A scholar of the Wei state, his face bears a dignified expression." He looked around and declared: "Different from those who seek mutual benefit. Though Jiange Pass is steep..." Chui, meaning dangerous or perilous. Those who rely on it stumble; though Dongting is deep, those who oppose it retreat. The land of Wei corresponds to the stars Bi and Mao, home to descendants of Yu and Xia dynasties—ancestral lands of former kings, dust left by great sages. Its territory stretches from Qi to Qin in the west, connects with Ji Road in the east; opens toward Yin and Wei in the south, spans Yan and Zhao in the north. Ink wells and salt pools provide black nourishment and white liquid. The soil is central, the land pure white. Thinking of heavy yao (hexagrams), modeling grand strength, studying Xun Qing, adopting Xiao Xiang. Wooden beams overlap;栾 and luan pillars stack up. Red beams stretch like rainbows across vast spans; red rafters spread like trees in disarray. Patterned wells line up with hanging fruits; lotus flowers bloom twice and hang downward. In front stand Xuanyang Hall and Shunde Hall, where grand rites are practiced—multiple gates open wide, bustling with dignified crowds. Behind lie Jianguo Wen Shi (Pepper Bird Stone), Yongxiang Hushu (Eternal Passage). Catalpa trees, zhi wood, and mulberry grow in order; houses marked A and B stand neatly. Buildings rise high, dust swirling lightly. Cloud-like birds perch on rooftops, stretching their heads upward; strong wings carve patterns into the blue sky. Thunder and rain darken halfway up; bright sunlight filters through colorful halls. Large fruits grow thickly among trees towering hundreds of chi tall. Bamboo groves embrace the wind; grapevines cast shade. Red lotus flowers rise above waves in clear brilliance, green water lilies float on tides deep within pools. Birds flap their wings, fish and shellfish drift up and down. Twelve steps lead to streams—same source but different mouths, storing clouds or releasing rain. Inside the city, streets converge like spokes; red gates form corners. Shi Gang Gang means bridge... Flying bridges extend, controlling the Zhang River; ditches are cleared along roads, green vines and willows shading the path. | ||
| 29 | 總載居處: | 晉庾闡《楊都賦》曰：子未聞楊都之巨偉也。左滄海，右岷山，龜鳥津其落，江漢演其源，碣金摽乎象浦，注桐柏乎玄川，昔句吳端委，延州儷臧，高讓殆於庶幾，英風亞乎穎陽，土映黃旗之景，巒吐紫蓋之祥，巖栖赤松之館，岫啟縉雲之堂，龍符渙而夏德興，群神萃而玉帛昌也。天包龍軫，地奄衡霍，玄聖所遊，陟方所託，我皇晉之中興，而駿命是廓，靈運啟於中宗，天網振其絕絡，於是乎源澤浩瀁，林阜隱薈，彭蠡吞江，荊牙吐瀨，赴三峽之隘，洞九川之會，泮五嶺而分流，鼓沱潛而碎沛，●渤灪滃，潢漾擁涌，驚波霆激，駭浪川動，東注尾閭，呼噏洞庭，茫若雲漢，窈若青城，其山則重岡峨屼，峻嶺嵦崿，陽侯鱗萃，龍濤綺錯，●岪磊砢，嵬峞鄱薄，旁帶千溪，下同萬壑，木則灌以杞梓，被以沙裳，結根九疑，布葉天柱，林為五岳之苑，材為八都之府，掃飛虹，虧陽景，拂白雪而增翠，凌廣莫而敷穎，竹則●風箘簵，篠簜林箊，單棘箜●，蓊蔚蕭疏，貞條梢風，勁節集霧，望之猗猗，即之倩倩，蒼浪之竿，東南之箭，其林可游，其芳可薦，草則陵苔海藻，山英江蘺，綸組菁茅，繁露卷施，獸則騊駼狻猊，鋸牙披蹄，登重巘，蹲嶪嶬，噫氣則風生，噴沫則雨灑，其閒則有騰猿夭嶠，閃儵柯杪，風母杲然，星流電遷，或陵虛赴絕，或繚繞希聞，鳥則鷦鵬孔翠，丹穴之羽，鳴鳳自歌，翔鸞自舞，魚則鮫鱣●鮪，比目鱨魦，脩鯤橫海，徵鯨偃波，其中則有靈蛟白黿之族，種繁六眸，類豐三足，鸚螺蛻骨，寄居負敖，餘泉如輪，文蚳如琢，果則黃甘朱橙，楊桃琵琶，林蔚八桂之叢，色燿三珠之華，爾其寶怪，則有瑤琨琅玕，青碧素珉，陽珠散火，陰甲潛珍，雲英水玉，錯燿龍鱗，煥若金膏，晃若燭銀，琉璃冰朗而外映，珊瑚觸石而構翹，牙簟裂文於象齒，火布濯穢於炎焱，西岨石城，則丹車之所混并，東盡金塘，則方駕之所連箱，其中則有龍坻華屋，晨鳧之舸，青雀飛艫，餘皇鼓施，鷁首鋪於黃宮，盤蛟纏於赤馬，爰有蘭堂華室，高門重構，羅鼎玉食，絲竹並奏，龍驥汗血於廣塗，朱輪擊轂而輻湊。 |
| Jin Dynasty Yu Chan's Fu on Yangdu says: "Have you not heard of the grandeur of Yangdu?" To the left lies Canghai Sea, to the right Min Mountain. Turtles and birds cross at Guiniao Ferry; Yangtze and Han Rivers trace their sources. Golden stones mark Xiangpu; Tongbai flows into Heavenspring River. In ancient times, Gouwu's territory stretched from Yanzhou to Lizang. Noble men nearly reached greatness; heroic spirit rivaled Yingyang. The land reflects the yellow banner's light; mountains emit purple canopies as omens. Red pines dwell in rocky halls; clouds open jade-colored halls on hillsides. Dragon symbols spread, and Xia virtue rises; deities gather, bringing prosperity to jade silk offerings. Heaven encompasses Longzhen; Earth spans Heng and Huo mountains. This was where sages once traveled, where Zhefang entrusted its destiny. Our illustrious Jin dynasty's revival was thus expanded by divine decree. Divine energy began with the Middle Ancestor; Heaven's net reconnected broken threads. Thus rivers overflowed in vastness, hills gathered in mystery—Penglai swallowed the Yangtze, Jingya released rapids. They rushed through narrow gorges and into nine rivers' confluence, split at five ridges to flow separately, drums of 沱 rivers breaking waves apart. Boiling brackish waters surged; waves collided violently as thunder struck, startling entire valleys. Flowing eastward toward Weilu, they inhaled and exhaled with Dongting Lake—vast like the Milky Way, deep like Qingcheng Mountain. Its mountains rose in layered peaks, steep ridges jagged and sharp. Yanghou's scales gathered; dragon waves wove patterns across cliffs. Jagged rocks stood tall, hillsides rugged and uneven. A thousand streams flow alongside it, merging into ten thousand gullies below. Trees include qizi (a type), covered with sand-like garments—roots deep in Jiuyi Mountains, leaves spreading to Tianzhu Peak. Forests become the five great mountains' gardens; timber fills eight capitals' treasuries. They sweep flying rainbows away from sunlight, brush snowflakes into fresh greenery, rise above vast emptiness to bloom with brilliance. Bamboo includes Fengjun and Lun, Xiao Dan forests—single thorns and hollowed-out bamboo, thick yet sparse. Upright branches sway in wind; strong joints gather mist. Looking afar, they appear graceful; approaching up close, they charm the eye. Green reeds for fishing poles, southeast arrows from trees. Its woods are worth exploring; its fragrances worthy of offering. Grasses include mountain moss and sea algae, hill flowers and river herbs—green silk and jingmao grass, dewy leaves curling upward. Beasts include taotu (a mythical beast) and suanni (lion), saw-toothed teeth with wide hooves; they climb high ridges or squat on rocky peaks. A sigh brings wind; a spray of saliva becomes rain. Among them leap agile monkeys and swift squirrels, flashing through tree tops—wind mothers glowing bright as stars and lightning. Some leap across empty space to reach the impossible; others circle around in rare silence. Birds include jiao peng (a small bird), kong cui (kingfisher), red feathers from Dan Xue Valley. Singing phoenixes sing by themselves, dancing 鸾 birds dance alone. Fish include jiaozhan and yu—paired fish like zha and sha; long kun cross the sea, Zhengjing whales lie in waves. Among them live divine dragons and white turtles with six eyes, three-legged creatures in abundance. Parrots shed bones to live elsewhere, snails carry shells on their backs. Hot springs spin like wheels; patterned cicadas carve themselves into jade. Fruits include yellow gan (a fruit), red oranges, yangtao, pipa—dense groves of eight gui trees, colors shining with three pearl flowers. Among its treasures: yao kun and langgan stones, green bi and plain min rocks. Yangzhu scatters fire; Yinjia hides treasure. Cloud essence and water jade shine like dragon scales—bright as golden oil or silver candles. Glass is clear from within, coral grows on stone to form arches. Ivory mats crack with elephant teeth patterns; fire cloth cleanses itself in flames. To the west lies Shicheng (stone city), where red chariots merge together; eastward reaches Jintang, where carriages connect in long lines. Among them are dragon-shaped platforms and colorful boats—morning goose galleys, qingque flying prows, Yu Huang drums beating. Yellow palace yishi prows, red horses wrapped with coiled dragons. There stand fragrant halls and grand rooms, high gates rebuilt; bronze tripods hold jade delicacies as silk zithers play together. Horses with sweat like blood gallop on wide roads; red wheels strike hubs in a bustling convergence. | ||
| 30 | 總載居處: | 《晉傅玄正都賦》曰：撫琴瑟，陳鍾虡，吹鳴簫，擊靈鼓，奏新聲，理祕舞，乃有材童妙妓，都盧迅足，緣脩竿而上下，形既變而景屬，忽跟挂而倒絕，若將墜而復續，虯縈龍蜿，委隨紆曲，杪竿首而腹旋，承嚴節之繁促，於是神岳雙立，岡巖岑崟，靈草蔽崖，嘉木成林，東父翳青蓋而遐望，西母使三足之靈禽，丹蛟吹笙，文豹鼓琴，素女撫瑟而安歌，聲可意而入心，偓佺企而鶴立，和清響而哀吟。 |
| The Fu on Zhengdu by Jin Dynasty Fu Xuan says: "Strumming zithers and harps, arranging bells and frames; blowing flutes, striking sacred drums. Playing new melodies, performing secret dances—there are talented children and exquisite dancers, Dulu with swift feet, climbing long poles up and down, their forms changing as shadows follow. Suddenly hanging by heels upside-down, as if about to fall yet continuing again. Twisting like dragons, winding along curves; turning at the pole's top while spinning mid-air, supporting strict rhythms in rapid succession. Thus stand twin sacred mountains, ridges towering high. Sacred herbs cover cliffs; noble trees form forests. Dongfu shades with green canopies and gazes afar; Ximu sends three-legged divine birds. Crimson dragons play sheng (mouth organs), patterned leopards strike zithers. White Lady caresses the se (zither) and sings calmly, her voice touching hearts. Woquan stands like a crane, harmonizing clear echoes with sorrowful songs." |
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