Translation of the Classical Chinese Biography of Jin Shuheng

(Huan) Xia Shu. Iraq has martial arts, frequently participates in the military affairs of various governments, and moves to join the army. When Fu Jian was strong, the border guard underestimated the enemy, and the DPRK decided to choose those who could defend the border from a distance, that is, to give the Huai 'nan Prefecture in Iraq. With Xie Xuan * * * broken thief and sword, etc. , sealing the bannermen taste county, and into the commander-in-chief Yuzhou army. Yuzhou secretariat. Fu Jian's Nankou, Yihe, and the top-ranked generals Xie Xuan and General all broke the water seal and sealed Yongxiu County. Although modest, Iraq has made great achievements, but it has never replaced it. Good music, one second, Jiang Zuo first. And Cai Yong's Curtin Flute, which is often praised. Wang Huizhi called the capital and moored at the Qingxi River. I've never seen Wei. I crossed the shore. On the boat, my name is Xiao Yizi: "This is Ye Huanwang." The emblem makes people say, "Wenjun Mountain plays the flute, please try to play it for me." Yi has already become famous. As soon as he heard the name of the emblem, he got out of the car and sat down on the Hu bed. After three tunes, he got on the bus and left without saying a word. When Wang Guobao, the son-in-law of Xie An (1), had no patent examination type, she hated him and suppressed him every time. And in the last years of filial piety, drinking is good, so the national treasure is flattering, just between the subjects. And those who are good at making profits and taking risks (2), in the name of safety, are extremely prosperous, formed and destroyed. The emperor called Yi to the banquet and sat down. The emperor ordered Yi to play the flute. Yi deadpan, blowing into a flute cloud: "I am not as good as a flute in a Zheng, but I am good enough to rhyme the Song dynasty." Please play the piano and sing, please play the flute. " The emperor is playing the flute. Yi Youyun, a geisha, said, "The officials of the imperial court will be at odds with their ministers. If they have a slave, they will contact each other." The emperor is Xu. I played the flute as a slave, and I played the piano. I sang "Poems of Complaint": "It is hard for a monarch, but it is difficult for a minister. Loyalty is not obvious, but there is doubt. Zhou's "Jin Teng" was not published. Pushing the heart to help Wang Zheng, the second uncle opposes rumors. " The interval is generous and the pitch is considerable. Ann cried and felt pity, but he went to the table and said, "Let your majesty be here!" " "

The emperor was ashamed. Moved to Jiangzhou as a secretariat. In the town, the border is safe, so it is advisable to be lenient. But it's a waste of money to go to Jiangzhou. I didn't even go to school at the age of 20. There are 56,000 households today, so it is better to merge with small counties, except Simi County, and move to Zhang Yu Town. The imperial edict was sent to the country to seek Yang, and all others obeyed it. Iraq should be saved and the people depend on it. After many years in office, he paid homage to the generals who guarded the army and died as an official.

(Excerpted from the Book of Jin? Biography of Huan Yi)

Note (1) Xie An: A famous scholar and strategist in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, he was an official when he was filial to Emperor Wu. 2 tricks: unjust and evil. 3: violation of regulations. (4) breach of contract.

In the summer of Huan Yi, Huan Yi was very talented in military affairs. He worked as a strategist for various military departments many times and was promoted to General Fu. At that time, Fu Jian's troops were strong, and many places along the border were worrying. The imperial court discussed the selection of generals who could defend against the enemy, so Huan Yi was appointed as the prefect of Huainan. Together with Xie Xuan, he defeated the generals of Fu Jian, such as Wang Jian and Zhang Hao. Because of the meritorious service, Xuancheng County was promoted to governor of Yuzhou, military commander and secretariat of Yuzhou. When Fu Jian invaded the south, Huan Yi, the top scholar general Xie Xuan and the assistant general Xie Yan * * * defeated Fu Jian in the battle of Feishui, and were named as permanent builders for their merits. Huan Yi is modest and simple by nature. Although he has made great contributions, his style has never changed. He was good at music and became a master at that time. He is called the first in Jiangdong. He has a "Guting flute" from Cai Yong, which he often plays. Wang Huizhi was once called to Beijing, and his boat was moored at the Qingxi River. Huan Yi never knew Wang Huizhi. He happened to pass by the shore. The man on board called Heng Yi and said, "This is the king of Ye Huan." At that time, Huan Yi was a big official. He had heard Wang Huizhi's name for a long time, so he got off the bus and played three songs for him. After running away, he got on the bus and left, and neither the host nor the guests spoke. At that time, Wang Guobao, son-in-law of Xie An, was selfish and misbehaved. Xie An hates him very much and often constrains him. In his later years, Emperor Wu of Jin was addicted to alcohol and lust, and Wang Guobao could gradually provoke the relationship between the monarch and Prime Minister Xie An through flattery. Treacherous profiteers, because Xie An's fame and fortune are extremely high, and rumors are designed and framed, so there is suspicion and dissatisfaction between Jin Wudi and Xie An. Emperor Wu of Jin invited Huan Yi to dinner, and Xie An sat with him. Emperor Wu of Jin asked Huan Yi to play the flute, and Huan Yi showed a submissive expression, so he played a song for him. He put down his flute and said, "Although I can't play the guzheng as well as playing the flute, I can also coordinate with songs and other musical instruments. Please allow me to play the piano and sing for your majesty and ask someone to play the flute. " Emperor Wu of Jin then asked the imperial musician to play the flute, and Heng Yi added, "I am different from the people in the imperial band. Emperor Wu of Jin allowed his servant to play the flute, and Heng Yi played the piano and sang "Poems of Sorrow". The lyrics say: "It is not easy to be a monarch and a minister, but it is difficult to be a minister alone. Loyalty is not obvious, but there are doubts. Duke of Zhou assisted Wu Wen, and Jin Teng was not published. He also assisted Wang Zheng, and the second uncle opposed rumors. "The tone is sonorous, the mood is impassioned and the tone is melodious. Xie An's tears wet his front, so he crossed his seat (sat down) and approached Huan Yi, stroking his beard with his hand and said, "Lord secretariat is really extraordinary in this respect!" Emperor Wu of song is ashamed. Huan Yi was later promoted to Jiangzhou Secretariat, and Huan Yi went to Jiangzhou Town. Since there is nothing to worry about on the border, priority should be given to exempting the people from taxes and supporting the poor. Due to years of war in Jiangzhou, the local manpower and material resources have been exhausted and the harvest has failed year after year. Now there are only more than 56,000 households left. Small counties should be merged, exempt from tax arrears, and state governance should return to Zhang Yu. The emperor ordered state affairs. Everything else was Huan Yi's obedience and Huan Yi's appeasement according to local conditions, which made the people depend on him. In office for many years, the court levied him as a general to protect the army. He died in his official position and posthumous title was called "fierce".