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Rh and Autumn, besides the ^ ^ ^ ^ , a work on the Odes , in which many old opinions are again submitted to critical examination. He stands first among the scholars of the reign of Gh4en Lung.

Ku Yeh-tzŭ. A swashbuckler at the Court of Duke 景公 Ching of the Ch'i State. On one occasion, when the Duke was fording a river, a huge monster seized one of his horses and dragged it under. Eu plunged in, and re-appeared after some time leading the horse with one hand and holding the monster's I]iead in the other. He was one of the trio to whom the Duke, in order • to be rid of them, presented two peaches to be awarded according to merit; the result being that they all killed themselves out of jealousy and chagrin.

Ku Yeh-wang  (T. 希馮)- -^D. 519-581. A native of E^un-shan in Eiangsu, distinguished for his learning. In 538 he entered upon a public career; and after helping to put down the rebellion of Hon Ghing by levying a volunteer force, he received the appointment of Doctor in the Imperial Academy, followed by that of Eeeper of the Clepsydra to the Heir Apparent, and finally of Grand Historiographer. Author of the 3E j^* ^ dictionary based upon the Skua Win and arranged under 542 radicals.

Ku Yüeh-chih  (T. 君叔)  Born A.D. 320. A petty official who served under Yin Hao. After the death of the latter he addressed such a powerful appeal to the Throne that Yin Hao*s rank and honours were restored to him. Becoming gray-headed in early life, tie Emperor asked him how it was. **The beauty of the fir and pine," he replied, "is enhanced by winter snows, while that of the reed and the willow fades at the first breath of autumn.*'

Ku Yung  (T.子雲). 1st cent. B.C. A native of Ch'ang-an, who distinguished himself by his wide knowledge of books, and by B.C. 36 had risen to be Censor. In B.C. 34 there was an eclipse of the sun accompanied by a severe earthquake.