Page:Excellent ancient adages, together with notes on the writings of Chinese romanized in the Hokkien dialect.djvu/79

Rh 74. Ho’s laws were long his country’s pride, The wicked Han in prison died.

75. Khi, Chien, Pho, Bok were general four, Well versed in all the art of war.

76. Far Gobi (Shamo) trembled at their name, The painter’s art preserved their fame,

77. By U nine provinces were planned, Chin made the hundred states disband.

78. First of five mighty mountains, Thai, Where Emperors kneel and bullocks die.

79. Gan-bun and thou too “Purple Wall,” Ke-tien red city-famous all.

80. Where boisterous streams, cliffs hard to mount, Desserts, and Tong-teng’s liquids fount.

81. Around on every side appear, The mountains dark, the Valleys drear.

82. Riches from agriculture flow, Learn quickly then to reap and sow.

83. In fields the furthest south-begin, To drop the millet seedings in.

84. First fruits and grain in tribute pay, Exalt fair toil, drive sloth away.

85. A quiet life the master praised, And Su his thoughts to virtue raised.

86. In lives like these is almost seen, Perfection of the golden mean.

87. On what you hear a silence feed, And learn men’s characters to read.

88. Let noble actions grace your name, Make righteousness your end and aim.