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 confined within its proper limits. The (waters of that of) Ko were led to (the marsh of) Măng-kû.

The soil of this province was mellow; in the lower parts it was (in some places) rich, and (in others) dark and thin. Its fields were the highest of the middle class; and its contribution of revenue was the average of the highest class, with a proportion of the very highest. Its articles of tribute were varnish, hemp, fine cloth of dolichos fibre, and the bœhmerea. The baskets were full of chequered silks, and of fine floss silk. Stones for polishing sounding-stones were rendered when required.

They floated along the Lo, and so reached the Ho.

The south of (mount) Hwâ and the Black-water were (the boundaries of) Liang Kâu.

The (hills) Min and Po were made capable of cultivation. The Tho and Khien streams were conducted by their proper channels. Sacrifices were offered to (the hills) hâi and Mâng on the regulation (of the country about them).* (The country of) the wild tribes about the Ho was successfully operated on.