Reading Zhang Sheng’s Classical Chinese Essays

1. Classical Chinese translation of "History of Song Dynasty·Ye Biography of Zhang Shu"

Original text: When Tianxiang arrived in Chaoyang, he saw Hongfan and ordered him to worship him. However, he refused, so Hongfan When the guest saw him politely, he went into Yashan with him and sent a letter to Zhang Shijie.

Tianxiang said: "I can't betray my parents, so I teach people to rebel against their parents, is that okay?" The answer was solid, and he wrote the poem "Crossing the Lingding Ocean" with it. At the end, there is a saying: "Since ancient times, no one has died, and his loyalty will be remembered by history!" Hongfan laughed and ignored it.

The cliff mountain was broken, and envoys were sent to escort Tianxiang to the capital. Tianxiang is on the road, if he does not eat for eight days, he will not die, so he will eat again.

At the time of Yan Dynasty, the people's support was very prosperous, Tianxiang did not sleep, and he sat until the end of the day, so he moved the troops and horse divisions and set up soldiers to guard it. ...Tianxiang was very calm before his execution, and said to the officials: "My work is over."

"Nanxiang worshiped and died." Translation: Wen Tianxiang was escorted to Chaoyang. When he saw Zhang Hongfan (a surrendered general), Zhang Hongfan's men asked Wen Tianxiang to kneel down.

Wen Tianxiang does not kneel! Zhang Hongfan treats Wen Tianxiang like a guest! Zhang Hongfan escorted Wen Tianxiang to Yashan. Zhang Hongfan asked Wen Tianxiang to write a letter to recruit Zhang Shijie. Wen Tianxiang said: "I can't protect my parents, how can I teach others to betray their parents? Is that okay?" Zhang Hongfan refused to listen and repeatedly forced Wen Tianxiang to write letters. Wen Tianxiang wrote the poem "Crossing the Lingding Ocean" to Zhang Hongfan.

When Zhang Hongfan read the last two lines of the poem, "No one has ever died in life since ancient times, leaving a loyal heart to illuminate history," he couldn't help but be moved and stopped forcing Wen Tianxiang. After Yashan was captured, Zhang Hongfan sent people to escort Wen Tianxiang to the capital. Wen Tianxiang was on the way. He didn't eat for eight days, but he didn't starve to death, so he stopped his hunger strike. When he arrived in Yanjing, Wen Tianxiang was treated very attentively by the people who entertained him. Wen Tianxiang didn't sleep. Just sat there all night.

So Wen Tianxiang was transferred to the Military and Horse Division and soldiers were sent to guard him. .. Wen Tianxiang was very calm when he was about to be executed. He said to the soldiers guarding him, "My affairs are over, and I feel no guilt!" before he knelt down and died in the south. 2. Zhang Huizhuan, the history of the Song Dynasty, translated Wu Gu Yi

The original sentence is "I Gu Yi "Poetry" and "Book" have become the beauty of Linzhi."

The main idea is: I insist on believing that Only by reading "Poems" and "Books" can one become the most benevolent and intelligent sage. (For reference only)

Zhang Hui, courtesy name Zimi, was born in Cixi. In the second year of Qingyuan, he became a Jinshi. The story is that a Jinshi in Qiandi was promoted, but he could not tell it to himself. Professor Zhou. He belongs to the handsome genus of eastern Zhejiang. The commander-in-chief of Xinchang Jiubu wrote an admonishment in his hand: "It is better to caress the barrenness of the people. This summer's tax should be relaxed for a period of time, so that the gangsters in the fields who have been hungry for a long time will not be able to recover their energy and blood, which is still manageable." "I can't say it with force."

Extended information:

Zhang Hui, a native of the Southern Song Dynasty, was a Jinshi in the second year of Qingyuan.

He was in charge of the writing of the Household Department, and changed it to Tai Xuezheng. At that time, many new entrants showed off their small talents and harmed the general public. They turned to the opposite side and said: "There are great scriptures for establishing a country. The leader should control the movements of the world through calmness. In today's governance, there may be those who are stubborn and unruly, which may offend people's hearts and harm the country's structure. , it is advisable to change it so that the ancestors' wishes can always be fulfilled." Emperor Jian Na Yan.

Moved to Dr. Taichang, and then moved to Dr. Guozi. When Jin was dying, he discussed the way of self-governance and said: "The governance of the world must have a foundation. The purpose of the city is to protect the enemy. If there are people migrating in the ravines, how can the enemy be defended? The purpose of the reserve is to prepare for danger. How can we prepare for the trouble if we are unable to eat? Many of today's officials know how to guard borders, but few can understand the purpose of building a country. "

At that time, I asked for advice from the drought, and Shangshu said: "The heart of God is the heart of my ancestors. Over the past few years, there have been things that my ancestors did not dare to do. All ancestors who made several failed attempts, went back to sleep, followed people's words, and finally returned with the country's body, now all ancestors have no doubts about it, so they have bad luck. Those who curb the chaos and guard it carefully have all changed to the current plan of convenience and pleasure. The debaters only know that the declining customs must be revived, and the ruined trends must be rectified, but they do not know how to rectify them. What is the most difficult thing to do after the decline and collapse? The vitality has been damaged and cannot be disturbed anymore, and the people's hearts are calm but cannot be frightened. And since Chu Chu wanted to make things easier for the people, the government would not listen to them. They were forced to obey at a certain price, and there was a commotion among the counties. The old and slow supervisors and county guards ignored them and refused to use them. Things are difficult to resolve, things are not fruitful and the roots are gone, the country is not beneficial and the people's livelihood is in trouble. All of this is due to the benevolence of the ancestors, and the reason for this drought is. "

At the end of the article, there is a link to the original web page, Biography of the Song Dynasty, Chapter 166.

Reference materials: Web link to the biography of Zhang Hui in the history of the Song Dynasty 3. Classical Chinese and translation of Zhang Yongzhuan

Original text:

Zhang Yong, courtesy name Fuzhi, was from Juancheng, Puzhou. In the fifth year of Taiping's rejuvenation of the country, the county promoted Jinshi and recommended him as the first to sing. There was a long-time scholar named Zhang Tan who had not yet been elected. Yong and Kou Zhun wrote to the generals of the county, recommending Tan as the leader, and everyone promised that he would be able to do so. He met with Li Hang, Song Shi, and Kou Zhun to recommend him as a transit envoy on Jinghu North Road. After the performance, I returned to the river and passed the water to my husband in the two states. Just transfer to Dr. Taichang. Taizong heard that he was a strong man and summoned him back. Zhang Yongde arranged for the merger and dynasty of the capital. If a small school violated the law, he would be beaten to death. The crime was punished by imperial edict. Yongfeng returned the edict and said: "Your Majesty has appointed Yongde to serve as a border officer. If he insults the commander-in-chief based on the mistakes of a certain school, I am afraid that he will be contemptuous of his superiors." Taizong refused to comply. Not long after, some soldiers in the camp threatened to sue the military academy and quoted the previous incident as a reason, so Taizong changed his mind to Lao.

When he came out of Zhiyizhou, Li Shun was in chaos. Wang Jien and Shangguanzheng were leading the army to attack, but they could not advance. He chanted his words to encourage him to be correct, and encouraged him to act in person. He still served as a memorial to him. It was precisely because of this that when the troops were determined to go deep into the country and defeat the Czech invaders, many people threatened them and sent them back to their fields by chanting edicts and expressing the favor of the imperial court.

In the early days, Shu scholars were interested in learning and were not interested in officialdom. Zhang Ji, Li Tian, ??and Zhang Kui from Yongcha County were all well-educated and well-known in the countryside. They were encouraged to take the exam, and all three of them passed the exam. Scholars know and advise.

In the summer of the second year of Chengping, Yong went to Hangzhou as the minister of the Ministry of Industry. When the year comes, many people sell salt privately to support themselves. Hundreds of criminals were captured, chanted and punished leniently and sent away. The officials asked: "It doesn't hurt to rope him, but I'm afraid he can't be restrained." The chant said: "There are 100,000 households in Qiantang, and eighty-nine of them are hungry. They can't survive on salt. Once the bees gather to steal, the trouble will be serious. As soon as Qiu Cheng "The law should still be followed." In the fifth year, Zhenzong performed well in Shu and returned to Yizhou. Hui sent Xie Tao to inspect Western Shu, and the emperor sent an edict to chant: "Now that you are in Shu, I don't have to worry about traveling to the west."

Yong was a classmate of Qingzhou Fu Lin Shao. Lin Yin is not an official. Since the chant has appeared, those who seek Lin will not get it for thirty years. When he came to pay a visit, the official Bai Fulin came to see him and said: "Mr. Fu is a wise man in the world, and I cannot be my friend. Who are you, and you dare to name him!"

(Selected from "History of the Song Dynasty?" "Zhang Yong Biography", abridged)

Translation:

Zhang Yong, also known as Fuzhi, was from Juancheng, Puzhou. In the fifth year of the Taiping and the rejuvenation of the country, Puzhou recommended Jinshi, and everyone recommended Zhang Yong first. There was an old local Confucian scholar named Zhang Tan who had not yet passed the Jinshi examination. Zhang Yong and Kou Zhun wrote to the governor of the state, recommending Zhang Tan as the first choice. Everyone praised Zhang Yong for his humility. Just as Li Hang, Song Zhuo, and Kou Zhun recommended his talents one after another, he was appointed as the transfer envoy of Jinghu North Road. (Zhang Yong) The memorial suggested that the water delivery servants in Guizhou and Xiazhou should be eliminated. Transformed into Dr. Tai Chang on the spot. Song Taizong heard about his shrewdness and ability and summoned him back to the court. Zhang Yongde was appointed as the leader of the capital, and a small school official broke the law and was whipped to death by him. The emperor issued an edict to examine his crimes. Zhang Yong returned the edict sealed and said: "Your Majesty is entrusting Zhang Yongde with the important task of border control. If the commander is humiliated because of a small school official, I am afraid that my subordinates will despise my superiors." Taizong did not listen. Soon, as expected, soldiers jointly sued the military academy. Zhang Yong cited the previous incident to discuss it. Taizong was moved by this and comforted him.

He was appointed as the magistrate of Yizhou. At that time, Li Shun was in rebellion. Jien and Shangguan Zhengzheng troops attacked, but they stopped and did not advance. Zhang Yong encouraged Shangguan Zheng with words, encouraged him to attack in person, and graciously arranged curtains to bid farewell to him. Therefore, Shangguan decided to send troops in-depth and finally won a complete victory. When the rebels conquered the city, many people were coerced to follow the rebels. Zhang Yong issued an official document to inform them of the court's kindness and loyalty, so that they could each return to their hometowns.

In the beginning, scholars in Shu knew that they wanted to study and learn, but they did not like to be officials. Zhang Yong inspected Zhang Ji, Li Dan, Zhang Kui and others in the prefecture, all of whom were well-educated and praised by the villagers. He then urged and encouraged them to take the imperial examination, and indeed these three people passed the imperial examination. From then on, the scholars learned how to work hard and make progress.

(Song Zhenzong) In the summer of the second year of Xianping, Zhang Yong was appointed as the magistrate of Hangzhou as the minister of the Ministry of Industry. As the harvest was bad that year, many people sold salt privately to support themselves. (The government) captured hundreds of criminals, and Zhang Yong reduced their sentences and dismissed them. The subordinate officials requested: "Without strict sanctions, I'm afraid this matter cannot be stopped." Zhang Yong said: "There are 100,000 people living in the Qiantang area, and 80,000 or 90,000 hungry people. If (these people) do not rely on selling illegal salt to make a living, Feed yourself, and once you gather together like a swarm to become bandits (or once you swarm to become bandits), you will become a great disaster. When the harvest comes in autumn, you will still do things according to the old method." (Xianping) 5. In 1989, Song Zhenzong appointed Zhang Yong as the magistrate of Yizhou because of his outstanding political achievements in Shu. It happened that the imperial court sent Xie Tao to inspect Western Shu, so the emperor ordered him to tell Zhang Yong: "With your beloved in Shu, I don't have to worry about going west."

Zhang Yong and Qingzhou native Fu Lin We were classmates when we were kids. Fu Lin lived in seclusion and did not serve as an official. After Zhang Yong became famous, he was not found for thirty years. When he came to see him, the gatekeeper came to report that Fu Lin wanted to see him. Zhang Yong scolded him and said: "Mr. Fu is a wise man in the world (very famous). I have no chance to be friends with him. What kind of person are you?" How dare you call him by his first name?" 4. Translation of the full biography of Zhang Li

"History of Liao Dynasty? Biography of Zhang Li"

Zhang Li, a native of Cizhou, first served as secretary of the Tang Dynasty and moved to Hanlin to become a bachelor. Huishi Jingtang ① raised troops, and the Lord of Tang used Li as an excuse to recruit the judge, and sent Zhao Dejun to support Zhang Jingda in Hedong. When Jingda was defeated, Li entered Khitan.

Later Taizong was upright and talented in literature, and promoted him to a Hanlin bachelor. When it comes to things, you must tell the truth, there is nothing to avoid, and the best is to take it seriously. Not long after he died and returned, he was captured by the chasing horse. The superior said: "Why did you die?" Li replied: "I am not accustomed to the local customs, food and residence in the north, and my mind is often depressed, so I lost my ears." Tongshi ③ Gao Yanying said: "I tried to warn you that if you meet this person well, how can you lose your place and die? If you go away, you can find it again?" Then he gave Yanying a stick and thanked him.

At the beginning of Huitong, he was promoted to Hanlin and served as minister of the Ministry of official affairs. He followed Taizong to attack the Jin Dynasty. Entering Bian, the generals Xiao Han, Yelu Langwu, and Ma Da killed and looted. Li Zhuo said: "Now the Liao Dynasty has just conquered China. It should be governed by Chinese people. It is not allowed to exclusively use Chinese people and influence and practice. If the government orders are not followed, the people will not be convinced. Even if they gain something, they will lose it." The superiors did not listen.

After a while, the chariot drove back north until Luan City collapsed. At that time, Li was in Hengzhou, and Xiao Han and Ma Da surrounded his position with troops. When Li Fang was ill, he went out to see him, and he said to him: "Why did you tell the late emperor that the people of the country should not be military envoys? As a relative of my uncle, I had accomplished conquests, so the late emperor left me to guard Bian as the military envoy of the Xuanwu Army. You think it's not okay, and you are trying to rob me and Jie Li of their property. I will kill you now!" I ordered you to be locked up. Li resisted and said: "The overall safety of this country depends on it. I tell you the truth. If you want to kill, kill immediately. Why do you want to lock them up?" Ma replied to Minister Li, not to kill exclusively, but to save them. It was evening, and Li died angrily. ("History of Liao? Biography of Zhang Li")

Translation

Zhang Li, a native of Cizhou, began to serve as an official in the Later Tang Dynasty, serving as secretary-general, and was promoted to Hanlin bachelor. When he met Shi Jingtang, he raised an army, and the Later Tang Dynasty The monarch appointed Zhang Li as the requisition judge and followed Zhao Dejun to Hedong to assist Zhang Jingda. After Zhang Jingda's defeat, Zhang Li surrendered to the Khitan.

Later, when Emperor Taizong of the Liao Dynasty saw that Zhang Li was an upright man and rich in literary talent, he promoted him to a bachelor of Hanlin. Zhang Li must fully express his views when encountering problems, without any scruples, and Taizong valued him even more. Not long after, Zhang Li tried to escape back to the Later Tang Dynasty, but was chased back by Taizong's cavalry. Taizong asked Zhang Li, "Why are you running away?" Zhang Li replied, "I am not used to the customs, food, and living conditions of the north. I am often depressed, so I want to run away." Taizong turned around and said to Gao Yanying, his general officer: " I once warned you to treat this person well, how could you make it impossible for him to live and run away? If Zhang Li is gone, can you get him again?" Therefore, Taizong punished Gao Yanying and apologized to Zhang Li.

In the early years of Huitong, Zhang Li was promoted to Hanlin Chengzhi and concurrently served as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He followed Taizong of Liao Dynasty in his campaign against the Later Jin Dynasty. When they entered Biandi, Xiao Han, Yelu Langwu, Mada and others came and massacred and robbed them. Zhang Li reported: "Now that the Liao Kingdom has just occupied the Central Plains, people from the Central Plains should be allowed to govern this area. You cannot exclusively use Liao people and your cronies. If there are mistakes in the government orders, then people will be dissatisfied, even if you get the Central Plains." The land will also be lost." Taizong did not listen to him.

Soon, Taizong's chariot returned to the north. When it reached Luancheng, Taizong died. Zhang Li was in Hengzhou at that time, and Xiao Han and Ma Da led their troops to surround Zhang Li's residence. Zhang Li was lying in bed, so he came out to meet Xiao Han and others. Xiao Han accused him and said: "Why did you say in front of Taizong that Liao people cannot be military envoys in the Central Plains? Because of my kinship with the uncle and my achievements in the war, Taizong left me to garrison in Biandi. , appointed me as the governor of the Xuanwu Army, but you are the only one who thinks that I am not good enough. You also slandered me and Xie Li for plundering other people's property and children. You must be killed today!" He ordered Zhang Li to be locked up. Zhang Li said loudly: "The employment of personnel is a major policy of the country and is related to the safety and survival of the country. I did say those words. You can kill if you want. Do you need to be chained?" Ma Da thought that Li was a minister. He couldn't kill casually, so he stepped in to stop Xiao Han. That night, Zhang Li died in anger. 5. Kneel down and beg for the translation of classical Chinese "History of the Song Dynasty·Ye Biography of Zhang Shu"

Wen Tianxiang was escorted to Chaoyang, and when he saw Zhang Hongfan (a surrendered general), Zhang Hongfan's men asked Wen Tianxiang to kneel down. Wen Tianxiang doesn’t kneel! Zhang Hongfan treats Wen Tianxiang like a guest! Zhang Hongfan escorted Wen Tianxiang to Yashan. Zhang Hongfan asked Wen Tianxiang to write a letter to recruit Zhang Shijie. Wen Tianxiang said: "I can't protect my parents, how can I teach others to betray their parents? Is that okay?" Zhang Hongfan refused to listen and repeatedly forced Wen Tianxiang to write letters. Wen Tianxiang wrote the poem "Crossing the Lingding Ocean" to Zhang Hongfan. When Zhang Hongfan read the last two lines of the poem, "No one has ever died in life since ancient times, leaving a loyal heart to illuminate history," he couldn't help but be moved and stopped forcing Wen Tianxiang.

After Yashan was captured, Zhang Hongfan sent people to escort Wen Tianxiang to the capital. Wen Tianxiang was on the way. He did not eat for eight days, but he did not starve to death, so he stopped his hunger strike and arrived in Yanjing. Wen Tianxiang was entertained by the people who Very considerate, Wen Tianxiang didn't sleep and sat there all night. So Wen Tianxiang was transferred to the Military and Horse Division and soldiers were sent to guard him. .. Wen Tianxiang was very calm when he was about to be executed. He said to the soldiers guarding him, "My matter is over, and I feel no guilt!", and he knelt down and died in the south! 6. Translation and answers to Zhang Rong's biography in classical Chinese

Zhang Rong, whose courtesy name is Shihui, was born in Licheng, Jinan, with a magnificent appearance. He once fought in the army and was hit by an arrow in his eye socket. He could not pull it out. He was asked to put his foot on his forehead and pull it out, but he looked calm. At the end of the Jin Dynasty, thieves emerged in Shandong, and Zhang Rong also led the villagers to occupy Zhitangling in Jinan. Later, as the number of troops increased, they captured Zhangqiu, Zouping, Jiyang, Changshan, Xinshi, Putai, Xincheng and Zizhou. When the officers and soldiers came, they retreated into the mountains and built strong walls to clear the fields.

In the 21st year of Taizu (1226), both Dongping and Shuntian were owned by the Mongolian army. Zhang Rong led his army and the territory he occupied to surrender to Mongolia, and introduced him to Taizu according to Chitai Nayan. , asked him why he fought alone against the Mongolian army for several years. He replied: "Shandong is vast and densely populated, and it is all owned by your majesty. If I have any reliance on you, I will not submit." Taizu praised him and awarded him the title of Jin Ziguanglu, the Minister of Shandong Province and the Marshal of the Army and Horses. Know the affairs of Jinan Prefecture. At that time, silver was used for trade, and people rushed to dig graves to steal silver. Rong ordered a strict ban.

In the second year of Taizong (1230), the imperial court convened the princes to discuss the capture of Bianjing. They were honored to clear the obstacles in the emperor's way before the six armies. The emperor rewarded him, gave him three sets of clothes, and ranked him above the princes. . Three years later, Rong led his warriors to cross the Yellow River.

At dawn, the enemy troops came in formation. They rushed with galloping horses and captured fifty warships. The army crossed the river and took advantage of the victory to attack Zhang and Pan's strongholds and capture more than 10,000 enemy soldiers. General Ashu Lu was afraid that the prisoners would resist and wanted to kill them all, but Rong tried his best to dissuade them. Five years later, after the capture of Bianliang, Rong followed Heshu and Lu to attack Suiyang and wanted to kill all the prisoners, but Rong dissuaded him again. After Suiyang was captured, Rongdan rode into the city to comfort the people. In the sixth year, the Mongolian army attacked Pei. Peicheng's defense was tighter, and the defender incited Mo to steal the camp at night. He was discovered by Rong, who chased and killed the instigator, and took advantage of the victory to capture Peixian County. Then they attacked Xuzhou, and the defender Guo Yong'an led his troops out of the city to attack. He was defeated by Rong, Xuzhou was conquered, and Yong'an committed suicide by drowning. In seven years, Pizhou was captured. In the eighth year, Rong followed various kings and went out to attack Zaoyang and other three counties in the Song Dynasty.

At this time, the people of Henan moved north to Jinan, and Rong ordered the people to divide houses, land and immigrants. That year, Zhongshu evaluated the political performance of various places, and Jinan ranked first. King Li took control of Yidu and offered him gold horseshoes, but Rong refused. When he was sixty-one years old, he asked to resign. Shizu ascended the throne and was granted the title Duke of Jinan. He died at the age of eighty-three. 7. Translation of the full biography of Zhang Xun ("Manuscript of Qing History")

Zhang Xun, courtesy name Muru, was born in Changzhou, Jiangsu.

In the seventeenth year of Kangxi's reign, he was awarded the title of magistrate of Dengfeng County, and he took office alone on horseback. I stayed in the county for three days and vowed not to accept a penny in bribes or to wrongly accuse a good person.

A huge stone was erected in front of the government office, with four words engraved on it: "Eternally eliminate the private faction." A cabinet was set up to collect opinions, and the people sealed their letters and threw them in. There were never any leftover letters.

He gathered the exiles and urged them to cultivate the fields. He examined the conditions of the land there and what crops were suitable for planting, and then urged the people to plant kapok and various fruit trees.

He also overhauled the school and restored Songyang Academy - one of the four major academies in the Song Dynasty. Zhang Xun hired Geng Jie as his teacher and taught his students the Neo-Confucianism of Cheng and Zhu.

Twenty-one schools were established from county towns to remote areas. He inspected the students, inspected them on time, corrected the students' sentence reading, and taught them the etiquette of yielding and retreating.

In his free time, he rode a donkey to visit the poor and ask questions about their suffering. If there are any small disputes, they are settled in the fields.

Ludian, a place in the west of the county, has always been prone to lawsuits. Zhang Xun inspected Zhang Wenyue, the chief of the bureau, for his talents, and recommended him to serve as a township governor, so that he could educate and guide the people. The unscrupulous folk customs were completely changed.

The head of the village, Shen Errui, was about to be punished with a rod because he owed taxes. If he picked up the tax money used by others to pay taxes on the road, he would return it to others. He would rather be blamed than profit from other people's money. Zhang Xun thought that he was of high moral character and came to praise him.

Farmer Gao Pengju died. His wife Meng was young, and her father-in-law wanted to marry her off by force. Meng wept in front of her husband's grave and was about to hang herself.

Zhang Xun happened to change her clothes and go out, and asked her why she was crying. After understanding the situation, he gave her money and rice and let her go home, exempting her from corvee labor. I should visit her every year to keep her moral integrity.

There used to be many servants in the county government offices. At that time, the number of lawsuits was decreasing day by day, there was no room for evil and fraud, and most of the petty officials went home. Those who were in charge of the ceremonial guard in rotation would pick up farm tools and do farm work when they had nothing to do, because there was no way to make money in the government.

During Zhang Xun's five years in office, the people knew that they should take the right path and their life savings were increasing day by day, so they wrote the four characters "Guan Qing Min Yu" on their foreheads. Geng Jie once lamented: "In recent years, the Song and Luo areas seem to have become another world!" In the 22nd year of Kangxi, Zhang Xun was recommended and promoted to Nanning Tongpan because of his outstanding talent.

On the day he left, the people blocked the road and cried. They built ancestral halls for him everywhere and made statues of him to worship him. 8. Zhang Yongchuan's Classical Chinese and Translation

(Zhang) Pu was fond of learning when he was young.

What you read must be cashed by hand. The banknotes have been read aloud. After passing, they are burned and banknotes are printed again. This has been done since six or seven years. When the right hand holds the tube, the palms of the fingers become cocoons.

In winter, my hands are chapped and I drink soup several times. Later, he was named "Shu Zhi Zhai" as "Qi Lu"... Pu was quick in poetry and prose, and he was able to search from all directions without drafting any drafts.

Selected from "History of the Ming Dynasty·Biographies of Zhang Pu" Translation: Zhang Pu was very studious when he was young. The books he read must be copied by hand. After copying and reciting them, they were burned, and then they were burned again. Copy, six or seven like this will be considered complete. Where the pen is held in the right hand, the fingers and palm are calloused.

In winter, the skin of my hands is frozen and cracked, so I soak my hands in hot water several times a day. Later, the room where he studied was called "Qilu"... Zhang Pu wrote poems and compositions with quick thinking. People from all walks of life asked him for poems and essays.

Because of this, his reputation was the most famous at that time.