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him, in the sacred pages of a book. lia Hsin howeyer sneeringlj suggested that posteritj would use it to cover pickle-jan. Ttng also wrote the ^|| ^, a philological work; the ^ |^, a poem in imitation of Ch'fi Yfian*8 well-known elegy; and also treatises on acupuncture and music. The ^ ^, a comparative Yoeabularj of words and phrases used in difiPerent parts of the empire, has been attributed to him, but on very insufficient, if not actually mistaken grounds. See Hung Mai.. 2380 YangHsti ^ j^ (T. Jftli). 2nd cent. A.D. A native of P'ing-yang in Shansi, who received an official appointment in recognition of the services of his fore&thers for seven generations. He rose to be a General, but got into trouble over some palioe intrigue, and was thrown into prison. Ten years later he wss again in office, and on the rebellion of ^ ^ Chao Ts'tt in 186 he became Governor of Nan-yang. Before taking up his appoint- ment, he visited the city in the disguise of a poor scholar, with only one attendant, and familiarised himself with the feelings of the people. He then proceeded to dismiss all corrupt officials and generally reform the administration; and ere long, in conjonction with the Governor of Ghing-chou, he had captured and beheaded Chao Tz'ti. He dressed in ragged clothes, ate coarse food, and used a miserable equipage. On one occasion some one brought him t preseat of fresh fish, which he accepted and hung up; and later on, when a further supply was offered, he caused the previous lot to be produced, to show that he was not in want of any more. In 189 the Emperor Ling Ti would have appointed him to a high post, but when the official came to collect the usual fees, Yang Hsil brought out ^one wadded robe, which he said was all the property he owned. The Emperor took umbrage at this, and nominated him to an inferior position. Just then however he died, aged 48.