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樂十三 〈（樂章七）〉 ○朝會禦樓肆赦恭上皇帝皇太后尊號上建隆乾德朝會樂章二十八首皇帝升坐，《隆安》
Music Thirteen (Music Section Seven) ○ Court assemblies at the Imperial Tower, general amnesties, and the respectful bestowal of honorific titles upon the emperor and empress dowager. Above: twenty-eight pieces of Jianlong and Qiande court-assembly music. When the emperor takes his seat—《Long'an》.
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天臨有赫，上法乾元。 鏗鏘六樂，儼恪千官。 皇儀允肅，玉坐居尊。 文明在禦，禮備誠存。 公卿入門，《正安》堯天協紀，舜日揚光。 淑慎爾止，率由舊章。
Heaven approaches in splendor; on high he takes the Qian Origin as his model. The six ensembles ring clear; a thousand officers stand grave and correct. Imperial ceremony is duly solemn; upon the jade throne he holds the seat of honor. Civil brilliance attends the throne; rites stand complete and sincerity remains. As the ministers pass through the gate, 《Zheng'an》 plays: Yao's heavens keep the seasons; Shun's sun spreads its light. Be pure and careful in your conduct; follow the established statutes.
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佩環濟濟，金石鏘鏘。 威儀炳煥，至德昭彰。 上壽，《禧安》乾健為君，坤柔曰臣。 惟其臣子，克奉君親。 永禦皇極，以綏兆民。 稱觴獻壽，山嶽嶙峋。
Jade pendants chime in profusion; bells and stones ring clear. Solemn bearing shines forth; supreme virtue is made manifest. Offering longevity—《Xi'an》: Qian strength makes the ruler; Kun softness names the minister. Only such ministers and sons can serve their lord and parent. Forever guarding the royal pole, thereby bringing peace to the myriad people. They raise cups and offer long life; mountains stand rugged as peaks.
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舜《韶》更奏，堯酒浮觴。 皇情載懌，洪算無疆。 基隆郟鄏，德茂陶唐。 山巍日煥，地久天長。 皇帝舉酒，第一盞用《白龜》聖德昭宣，神龜出焉。 載白其色，或遊於川。
Shun's 《Shao》 is played once more; Yao's wine floats in the goblets. The emperor's heart is wholly pleased; his great span knows no limit. His foundation rises high as Jia and Fu; his virtue flourishes like the Pottery Tang. Mountains tower, the sun blazes; earth endures, heaven lasts forever. The emperor raises his wine; for the first cup they use 《White Tortoise》: sagely virtue is proclaimed abroad, and the divine tortoise appears. It bears the white of its hue, sometimes roaming in rivers.
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名符在沼，瑞應巢蓮。 登歌丹陛，紀異靈篇。 第二盞，《甘露》天德冥應，仁澤載濡。 其甘如醴，其凝若珠。 雲表潛結，顥英允敷。 降於竹柏，永昭瑞圖。
Its name accords with "in the marsh"; as an omen it nests upon lotus. They ascend to sing upon the cinnabar steps and inscribe the marvel in sacred annals. For the second cup, 《Sweet Dew》: Heaven's virtue responds in the hidden realm; humane grace saturates and moistens. Sweet as fine ale, it congeals like pearls. It forms secretly atop the clouds; bright glory is truly spread abroad. It falls upon bamboo and cypress, forever proclaiming the chart of omens.
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第三盞，《紫芝》煌煌茂英，不根而生。 蒲茸奪色，銅池著名。 晨敷表異，三秀分榮。 書於瑞典，光我文明。 第四盞，《嘉禾》
For the third cup, 《Purple Lingzhi》: radiant and lush, it springs forth without roots. Even rush down loses its color; the bronze pool records its renown. At dawn its spread shows the marvel; three blooms share their splendor. It is written in the sagely archives, brightening our civilization. For the fourth cup, 《Auspicious Grain》.
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嘉彼合穎，致貢升平。 異標南畝，瑞應西成。 德至於地，皇祗效靈。 和同之象，煥發祥經。 第五盞，《玉兔》盛德好生，網開三面。 明視標奇，昌辰乃見。
How fine those ears grown together—tribute offered in an age of peace. A marvel marked in the southern fields; an omen answered in the western harvest. When virtue reaches the earth, the Imperial Earth Spirit shows its power. Signs of harmony joined; a radiant chapter in the book of omens. For the fifth cup, 《Jade Rabbit》: abundant virtue cherishes life; the hunting net is opened on three sides. Its clear gaze marks the wonder; in flourishing times it appears.
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育質雪園，淪精月殿。 著於樂章，色含江練。 群臣舉酒，《正安》戶牖嚴丹扆，鵷鸞造紫庭。 懇祈南嶽壽，勢拱北辰星。 得士於茲盛，基邦固以寧。 誠明一何至，金石與丹青。
It nurtures its form in the snowy garden and refines its essence in the moon palace. Recorded in the music chapters, its hue holds the sheen of river silk. The ministers raise their wine—《Zheng'an》: doors and windows stand solemn before the vermillion screen; court birds come to the purple hall. They earnestly pray for the Southern Marchmount's long life; all bow toward the North Star. Here men of talent gather in abundance; the founding of the state is thereby secure. How perfect their sincerity and clarity—worthy of metal, stone, and painted record.
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簪紱若雲屯，晨趨閶闔門。 侁々羅禹會，濟濟奉堯樽。 周禮觀明備，天儀仰晬溫。 高卑陳表著，同拱帝王尊。 待漏造王庭，威儀盛莫京。 紛綸簪組列，清越佩環聲。
Caps and ribbons gather like clouds; at dawn they hurry to the Gate of Heaven. Countless as Yu's gathering they stand; in full array they raise Yao's goblets. Zhou ritual displays enlightenment complete; heavenly ceremony gazes upon radiant warmth. High and low show their stations; together they bow to the emperor's majesty. Waiting for the water clock, they enter the royal court; no ceremony in the capital is more grand. Rank upon rank of ribbons arrayed; clear and piercing ring the jade pendants.
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禮飲終三爵，《韶》音畢九成。 永同鳧藻樂，千載奉升平。 群臣第一盞畢，作《玄德升聞》治定資神武，功成顯睿文。 貢輸庭實旅，朝會羽儀分。 偃革千年運，垂衣萬乘君。 孰知堯、舜力，明德自升聞。
The ritual drinking ends with three toasts; the 《Shao》 music completes the nine movements. Forever sharing the joy of duckweed and algae; for a thousand years they serve enduring peace. When the ministers finish their first cup, they perform 《Mysterious Virtue Ascends to Hearing》: order settled draws on divine martial power; success complete reveals sagely culture. Tribute is brought in and court stores are filled; at the assembly the feather regalia takes its stations. Weapons are laid aside for a thousand-year fortune; he drapes his robes—the lord of ten thousand chariots. Who can know the power of Yao and Shun? Bright virtue itself rises to be heard.
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約法皇綱正，崇文寶曆昌。 遒人振木鐸，農器鑄幹將。 瑞日含王宇，卿雲藹帝鄉。 萬邦成一統，鴻祚與天長。 六變宸扆威容盛，聲明禮樂宣。 九州臻禹會，萬國戴堯天。
The summarized law sets the imperial net aright; culture is honored and the precious calendar flourishes. Heralds shake wooden clappers; farm tools are cast from Ganjiang iron. The auspicious sun embraces the royal house; ministerial clouds billow over the emperor's domain. Ten thousand states are united as one; great fortune endures as long as heaven. Six changes: the imperial screen's majesty overflows; fame is declared and ritual music proclaimed. The nine regions gather as at Yu's assembly; ten thousand states bear Yao's heaven.
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貢職輸琛贐。 皇猷煥簡編。 含和均暢茂，鴻慶結非禋。 朝會儼威儀，司常建九旗。 舞容分綴兆，文物辨威蕤。 運格桃林牧，祥開洛水龜。 帝功潛日用，化俗自登熙。
Tribute offices present precious gifts. Imperial plans brighten the bamboo annals. Harmony is blended, ease and abundance flourish; great blessings gather—not by sacrifice alone. At court assembly bearing stands solemn; the Director of Constants raises nine banners. Dance patterns divide the string arrangements; ritual objects mark the splendor of majesty. Fortune matches the herdsman of Peach Grove; auspicious signs open with the Luo tortoise. Imperial merit works day by day in secret; customs are transformed and rise to brightness.
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螭階聊載筆，紀瑞軼唐、虞。 丹鳳儀金奏，黃龍負寶圖。 群材薪棫樸，仁政煦蒲盧。 蕩蕩巍巍德，豚魚信自孚。 接聖宅神都，方來五達區。 國賢熙帝載，靈命握乾符。
For a time at the dragon steps he records with his brush; omens recorded surpass Tang and Yu. The cinnabar phoenix marks the golden music; the yellow dragon bears the treasure chart. Talents are gathered like fuel for the chop-wood; humane rule warms even the pupa-fish. Vast and lofty is his virtue; even pig and fish truly trust in him. Joined to the sage, he dwells in the divine capital; from every quarter the five roads converge. Worthies of the realm glorify the imperial record; the spiritual mandate holds the Heavenly tally.
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至化當純被，斯文益誕敷。 車書今混一，聖治奉三無。 聖皇臨大寶，八表湊才賢。 經緯文天賦，剛柔德日宣。 建邦隆柱石，造物運陶甄。 共致升平業，綿長保億年。
Supreme transformation should purely enfold all; this culture spreads ever more widely. Today chariots and script are united as one; sagely rule upholds the Three Non-Actions. The sage emperor faces the great treasure; from the eight directions worthies assemble. Warp and woof—the pattern heaven bestowed; firm and yielding—his virtue is daily proclaimed. To found the state he raises pillar-stones; the Creator's transforming work turns the potter's wheel. Together they achieve the work of enduring peace; continuously they preserve a hundred million years.
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神化妙無方，巍巍邁百王。 鶴書搜隱逸，龍陛策賢良。 拱揖朝群後，賓筵辟四方。 洪圖基億載，淳曜德彌光。 第二盞畢，《天下大定》皇猷敷八表，武誼肅三邊。 蘭錡韜兵日，靈台偃伯年。
Divine transformation is subtle beyond reckoning; lofty and high—he surpasses a hundred kings. Imperial summons seek hidden worthies; at the dragon steps he tests able men. He bows and yields to the host of lords; guest feasts open to the four quarters. His grand design foundations a hundred million ages; pure radiance—his virtue grows ever brighter. When the second cup is finished—《Under Heaven Greatly Settled》: imperial designs spread to the eight directions; martial righteousness secures the three frontiers. Days when spear-shields are sheathed; years when the Spirit Tower lays by its weapons.
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奉珍皆述職，削衽盡朝天。 功德超前古，音徽播管弦。 伐叛天威震，恢疆帝業多。 削平侔肅殺，涵煦極陽和。 蹈厲觀周舞，風雲入漢歌。 功成推大定，歸馬偃周戈。
Presenting treasures—all fulfill their duties; laying aside barbarian dress—all attend court. Meritorious virtue surpasses the former ancients; fame spreads through pipes and strings. Punishing rebels—heaven's might thunders; restoring the borders—the imperial enterprise grows vast. Conquest and pacification match stern execution; nurturing warmth—utmost harmony of yang. Stomping boldly they watch Zhou dance; wind and clouds enter the Han song. When merit is complete, great settlement is proclaimed; horses are returned and Zhou halberds laid aside.
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六變惕厲日乾乾，潛蟠或躍淵。 伐謀參上策，受鉞總中堅。 田訟歸周日，民謠戴舜年。 風雲自冥感，嘉會翼飛天。 壺關方逆命，投袂起親征。 虎旅聊攻伐，梟巢遽蕩平。
Six changes: vigilant and vigorous, days upon days; coiled in the deep or leaping from the abyss. War stratagems inform the highest plans; receiving the battle-axe he commands the central host. Field disputes return to Zhou's age; folk songs celebrate Shun's years. Wind and clouds stir of themselves in the hidden realm; glorious gatherings wing their way to heaven. At Pot Pass they presently rebel against the mandate; he flings back his sleeves and leads the campaign in person. Tiger troops for a time attack; the owl's nest is swiftly swept away.
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天威清朔漠，仁澤被黎氓。 按節皇輿復，洋洋載頌聲。 蠢茲淮海帥，保據毒黎苗，不悟龍興漢，猶同犬吠堯。 六師方雨施，孤壘自冰消。 千載逢嘉運，華夷奉聖朝。
Heaven's might sweeps the northern wastes clean; merciful grace covers the people. To the measured beat the imperial carriage returns, bearing vast songs of praise. Foolish are these Huaihai commanders, entrenched and venomous among the people; they fail to see Han's dragon arise, yet bark at Yao like dogs. The six armies spread like timely rain; lone strongholds melt away like ice. After a thousand years they meet a glorious age; Chinese and barbarians alike submit to the holy court.
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上遊荊楚要，澤國洞庭深。 自識同文世，皆回拱極心。 一戎聊杖鉞，九土盡輸金。 大定功成後，薰風入舜琴。 席卷定巴、邛，西遐盡率從。 岷、峨難負阻，江、漢自朝宗。
He tours the vital points of Jing and Chu; in the waterlands Dongting runs deep. They know themselves in an age of unified culture; all turn their hearts toward the pole. With one campaign he briefly takes up the battle-axe; the nine regions all present tribute. When great settlement is complete, the balmy breeze enters Shun's zither. Like a rolling mat he settles Ba and Qiong; the far west all submits of itself. Min and E cannot long resist; the Yangtze and Han turn of themselves toward court.
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述職方舟集，驅車九折通。 粲然書國史，冠古耀豐功。 銳旅慶回旋，邊防盡晏然。 鍵櫜方偃武，飛將亦韜弦。 震曜資平壘，文明協麗天。 洸洸成大業，赫奕在青編。
They come to report their duties in fleets of boats; chariots pass the nine bends. Brilliantly recorded in the state annals, surpassing the ancients in glorious achievement. The keen troops celebrate their triumphant return; the borders are wholly at peace. Keys and quivers are laid aside as arms rest; flying generals too sheathe their bows. Thunder and glory secure the pacified camps; civil splendor harmonizes with radiant heaven. Grandly they accomplish the great work, splendid forever in the written records.
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淳化中朝會二十三首上壽，《和安》四序伊始，三陽肇開。 條風入律，玉琯飛灰。 望雲肅謁，鳴佩斯來。 稱觴獻壽，瞻拱星回。
Twenty-three pieces for the Chunhua mid-court assembly: offering longevity—《He'an》: the four seasons begin; the three yang forces first unfold. The spring wind enters the pitch-pipes; ash flies from the jade pitch-tubes. Gazing at the clouds they come in solemn audience; jade pendants chime as they approach. They raise cups and offer long life; gazing upward they bow as the stars wheel home.
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一陽應候，萬國同文。 天正紀節，太史書雲。 凝旒在禦，列敘爰分。 壽觴斯薦，祝慶明君。 皇帝初舉酒，用《祥麟》聖皇禦寓，仁獸誕彰。 在郊旅貢，遊畤呈祥。
The first yang answers to the season; ten thousand lands share one script. The year's first month marks the season; the Grand Astrologer records the clouds. The emperor's robes hang still upon the throne; the ranks are arrayed in order. Cups of longevity are presented; blessings celebrate the enlightened sovereign. When the emperor first raises his cup, 《Xianglin》 is played: the sage emperor holds the realm; the benevolent beast appears. In the suburbs they come bearing tribute; at the suburban altar they reveal auspicious signs.
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星辰是稟，草木無傷。 紀異信史，登歌太常。 再舉酒，《丹鳳》九苞薦瑞，戴德膺仁。 藻翰爰奮，靈音載振。 非時不見，有道則臻。 降岐匪匹，儀舜為鄰。
It receives its nature from the stars; grass and trees go unharmed. Wonders are recorded in trustworthy annals; songs rise in the Grand Music Office. Again they raise their cups—《Danfeng》: nine-fold blessings bring good omens; bearing virtue, they receive benevolence. Its plumes rise in splendor; spirit-notes resound. It does not appear untimely; where the Way prevails, it comes. It descends as at Qi, beyond compare; in bearing it is neighbor to Shun.
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三舉酒，《河清》沔彼涇瀆，澄明鑒如。 清應寶運，光涵帝居。 洞分沈璧，徹見游魚。 聖祚無極，神休偉與。 四舉酒，《白龜》
Third cup—《Heqing》: the Jing and Du flow clear, bright as a mirror. Clarity answers the precious age; light embraces the imperial palace. The depths reveal the sunken disk; swimming fish are seen clear to the bottom. The sage reign knows no end; divine favor is vast indeed. Fourth cup—《White Tortoise》
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稽彼靈物，允昭聖皇。 浮石可躡，巢蓮益光。 金方正色，介族殊祥。 信書永耀，帝德無疆。 五舉酒，《瑞麥》芃芃嘉麥，擢秀分岐。 甘露夕灑，惠風晨吹。
Consider that spiritual creature: it truly glorifies the sage emperor. It treads on floating stone; nesting on the lotus it shines the brighter. In the west its color is true; among the scaled creatures it is a rare omen. Trustworthy records shine forever; imperial virtue knows no bound. Fifth cup—《Auspicious Wheat》: lush fine grain, splendid ears branching apart. Sweet dew falls in the evening; a gracious breeze blows at dawn.
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良農告瑞，循吏稱奇。 歸美英主，折而貢之。 群臣初舉酒畢，作《化成天下》軒、昊方同德，成、康粗比肩。 素風惟普暢，皇道本無偏。 陰魄重輪滿，陽精五色圓。 要荒咸率服，卓越聖功全。
Good farmers report the omen; diligent magistrates call it a wonder. They ascribe the beauty to the enlightened lord, break off the ears and present them in tribute. When the ministers finish their first cup, they perform 《Transforming and Completing All Under Heaven》: matching Xuan and Hao in virtue, rivaling Cheng and Kang. Plain virtue spreads everywhere; the imperial Way was never partial. The yin orb fills its double wheel; the yang essence rounds in five colors. The farthest wastes all submit; transcendent sage merit is whole.
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聖德比陶唐，千年祚運昌。 茂功雖不宰，鴻業自無疆。 極塞成清謐，齊民益阜康。 文明同日月，遐邇仰輝光。 六變蕩蕩無私世，巍巍至聖君。 山河分國寶，日月耀人文。
Sage virtue matches Yao of Tao Tang; a thousand years of fortune flourish. Though abundant merit needs no forcing, the grand enterprise is boundless of itself. The farthest frontier grows peaceful; the people grow ever more prosperous. Civil splendor equals sun and moon; far and near gaze upon its radiance. Six changes: an age vast and without partiality; a sage lord towering and supreme. Mountains and rivers apportion the land's treasures; sun and moon illumine human culture.
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厭浥凝甘露，輪囷吐慶雲。 正聲兼《大雅》，洋溢應南薰。 鴻範合彝倫，調元四序均。 歲功天吏正，禦苑物華新。 底貢陳方物，來賓列遠人。 奉常呈九奏，嘉貺動穹旻。
Sweet dew condenses in abundance; billowing clouds bring celebration. Correct tones join with the 《Great Odes》, overflowing in answer to the southern breeze. The Great Plan harmonizes the constants; adjusting the origin, the four seasons are balanced. The year's harvest is duly assessed; in the imperial park all things bloom anew. Tribute from the realms displays regional goods; guests array the peoples from afar. The Director of Ceremonies presents the nine performances; gracious gifts stir the heavens.
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大君隆至化，興運契千齡。 覲禮俄班瑞，夷賨盡實庭。 成文調露樂，奉聖拱辰星。 舞佾方更進，朝陽上楚萍。 禮樂昭王業，寰區致太平。 革車停北狩，雲稼屢西成。
The great lord exalts supreme transformation; a rising fortune matches a thousand years. Soon the audience rites display auspicious signs; tribute from the barbarians fills the hall. Culture perfected tunes the Dew Music; serving the sage, they bow toward the pole star. The dance rows advance anew; the morning sun rises on the duckweed of Chu. Ritual and music proclaim the royal work; the whole realm attains great peace. War chariots cease the northern campaigns; harvest clouds repeatedly ripen in the west.
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國有詳延詔，鄉聞講誦聲。 日華融五色，遐邇仰文明。 亭障戢干戈，人心浹太和。 務農登寶穀，獵俊設雲羅。 儀鳳書良史，祥麟載雅歌。 嘉辰資宴喜，星拱弁峨峨。
The state issues edicts of broad instruction; in the villages one hears lecturing and recitation. Solar splendor blends the five colors; far and near look up to civilization. Border posts lay by spear and halberd; hearts are steeped in great harmony. Farming is promoted and precious grain harvested; outstanding talent is sought with nets spread wide. The phoenix rite is written by worthy historians; the auspicious unicorn enters refined song. The auspicious day supplies feasting and joy; stars bow around lofty caps.
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冠古耀鴻徽，深仁及隱微。 《二南》、《江漢》詠，九奏鳳凰飛。 設虡羅鍾律，盈庭列舞衣。 文明資厚德，怡懌兆民歸。 再舉酒畢，《威加海內》
Surpassing the ancients, great emblems shine; deep benevolence reaches even the hidden and small. The 《Two Souths》 and 《Jiang and Han》 are sung; in nine performances the phoenix flies. Frame-drums, bells, and pitch-pipes are set out; the courtyard fills with rows of dance robes. Civil splendor draws on deep virtue; in joy the myriad people are drawn home. When the second cup is finished—《Might Spreads Within the Seas》
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革輅征汾、晉，隳城比燎毛。 桓桓勖軍旅，將將禦英豪。 神武誠無敵，天威詎可逃。 王師宣利澤，霈若沃春膏。 振萬方明德，疾徐咸可觀。 鏗鏘動金奏，蹈厲總朱幹。
Leather chariots campaign in Fen and Jin; cities fall like fur in the fire. Bold and vigorous they urge on the armies; generals upon generals repel the heroes. Divine martial prowess truly has no rival; heaven's might—who could flee it? The royal army proclaims its gracious bounty, pouring like spring rain on the land. Brilliance shakes the myriad regions; slow or fast, all may be witnessed. Metal music rings clear and loud; stomping boldly they raise the red shields.
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夾進昭威武，申嚴警宴安。 守方推猛士，當用冒為冠。 六變宣榭始觀兵，桓桓稱鼓行。 一戎期大定，載纘議徂征。 善政從師律，神功冀《武成》。 勖哉勤誓眾，王業自經營。
Flanking advances display martial might; strict orders warn against complacency at the feast. Defending the frontier promotes fierce warriors; the helm should serve as their crown. Six changes: at the review terrace they first display the troops; bold and vigorous the drums advance. One campaign aims at great settlement; they take counsel for the expedition. Good government follows military discipline; divine achievement looks to 《Martial Completion》. Exert yourselves and swear diligence to the hosts; the royal enterprise is built of itself.
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聲教方柔遠，甌、閩禮可招。 獻圖連日際，歸國象江潮。 撫運重熙盛，提封萬里遙。 還同有虞氏，文德格三苗。 南暨宣皇化，東吳奉乃神。 舞幹方耀德，執玉自來賓。
Civilizing influence now softens distant lands; Ou and Min may be called by ritual. They present maps day after day at the frontier; homeward states come like Yangtze tides. Upholding a glorious age of renewed prosperity; his rule extends ten thousand li. As in the age of Yu, civil virtue transforms the Three Miao. To the south they proclaim imperial transformation; eastern Wu serves this divine power. With shield-dances they now display virtue; bearing jade they come as guests.
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巢伯朝丹陛，韓侯覲紫宸。 古今歸一揆，懷遠道彌新。 遺俗續陶唐，來蘇徯聖皇。 布昭湯吊伐，恢復漢封疆。 金鉞申戡剪，朱幹示發揚。 宜哉七德頌，千載播洋洋。
Chao Bo attends the crimson steps; Marquis Han views the purple court. Past and present return to one standard; cherishing the distant, the Way grows ever new. Surviving customs continue the age of Yao and Shun; restoration awaits the sage emperor. Proclaiming Tang's punitive campaigns; restoring the Han domain. Golden axes proclaim the conquest; red shields display martial glory. Fitting indeed are the seven virtues praised; for a thousand years they resound far and wide.
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乃眷嘗西顧，偏師暫首征。 靈旗方直指，獷俗自亡精。 禹敘終馴致，堯封漸化成。 不須嚴尉候，於廓海彌清。 幹戚有司傳，威容著凱旋。 象成王業盛，役輟武功全。
Once he turned his gaze westward; a detached force for a time led the first campaign. Spirit banners point straight ahead; barbarian ways lose their spirit of themselves. Yu's ordering at last brings submission; Yao's enfeoffment gradually brings transformation. No need for strict border watches; the seas grow ever clearer in the vast realm. Shield and battle-axe—the proper office announces; martial bearing marks the triumphal return. The elephant rite shows the royal work flourishing; labor service ceases as martial merit is complete.
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兵寢西郊閱，書惟北闕縣。 聖神膺景命，卜世萬斯年。 景德中朝會一十四首皇帝升坐，《隆安》金奏在庭，群後在位。 天威煌煌，向明負扆。
Arms rest at the western suburb review; edicts hang only at the northern gate. Sacred and divine, he receives the bright mandate; his reign is divined for ten thousand years. Fourteen pieces for the Jingde mid-court assembly: when the emperor takes his seat—《Long'an》—metal music sounds in the hall; the nobles take their places. Heaven's might shines resplendent; facing the light he leans upon the screen.
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高拱穆清，弁冕端委。 盛德日新，禮容有煒。 公卿入門，《正安》萬邦來同，九賓在位。 奉璋薦紳，陟降庭止。 文思安安，威儀棣棣。 臣哉鄰哉，介爾蕃祉。
He sits elevated, grave and serene; cap and robes are properly arrayed. Abundant virtue renews day by day; ritual bearing shines with splendor. As ministers pass through the gate, 《Zheng'an》 plays: ten thousand states assemble; nine ranks of guests take their places. They present jade tablets and recommend the gentry; ascending and descending they halt in the court. Literary thought is serene; majestic bearing is stately. Ministers indeed, neighbors indeed—may you aid your frontier blessings.
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上壽，《和安》天威煌煌，山龍采章。 庭實旅百，上公奉觴。 拱揖群後，端委垂裳。 永錫難老，萬壽無疆。 皇帝初舉酒，《祥麟》
Offering longevity—《He'an》: heaven's might shines resplendent; robes bear mountain-and-dragon emblems. Court treasures stand in hundreds; the chief dukes present the goblet. He bows to the assembled nobles; properly draped, his robes hang in order. Forever granted long life; ten thousand years without bound. When the emperor first raises his cup—《Auspicious Unicorn》
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帝圖會昌，二獸效祥。 雙角共牴，示武不傷。 四靈為畜，玄枵耀芒。 公族信厚，元元阜康。 再舉酒，《丹鳳》矯矯長離，振羽來儀。 和音中律，藻翰揚輝。
The imperial design meets prosperity; two beasts present auspicious signs. Horns paired, they butt together—displaying martial spirit without harm. The four spiritual creatures serve as livestock; the dark constellation blazes with light. The imperial clans are faithful and generous; the common people prosper. Again they raise their cups—《Crimson Phoenix》: soaring aloft, the long Li bird spreads its wings in ritual approach. Harmonious tones accord with the pitch-pipes; splendid plumes shine forth.
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珍符遝至，品物攸宜。 至德玄感，受天之祺。 三舉酒，《河清》德水湯湯，發源靈長。 皎鑒澄徹，千年效祥。 積厚流濕，資生阜昌。 朝宗潤下，善利無疆。
Rare tokens arrive in succession; all things are as they ought to be. Supreme virtue stirs in the hidden realm; he receives heaven's blessing. Third cup—《River Clear》: the virtuous waters flow vast, issuing from a spiritual source. A bright mirror, clear through; for a thousand years it shows auspicious signs. Deep accumulation flows downward; sustaining life, bringing abundance. It pays court and moistens below; its good benefit knows no bound.
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群臣舉酒，《正安》思皇多士，靖恭著位。 鳴玉飛緌，鏘鏘濟濟。 宴有折俎，以示慈惠。 罔敢不祗，福祿來暨。 金奏在庭，有酒斯旨。 顒顒仰仰，向明負扆。
The ministers raise their cups—《Zheng'an》: think how many scholars; in quiet reverence they hold their places. Jade chimes and flying tassels; clear and abundant in profusion. The feast has meat cut on stands, showing kindness and bounty. None dare be irreverent; fortune and rank come together. Metal music sounds in the courtyard; fine wine is here. Solemn and uplifted they gaze; facing the light he bears the screen.
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湛湛露斯，式宴以喜。 佩玉蕊兮，罔不由禮。 酒以成禮，樂以侑食。 露湛朝陽，星環紫極。 淑慎爾容，既飽以德。 進退周旋，威儀抑抑。 初舉酒畢，《盛德升聞》
Deep is the dew; the banquet proceeds with joy. Pendant jade flourishes; none fail to follow ritual. Wine thereby completes ritual; music thereby assists the meal. Dew is deep at the morning sun; stars encircle the purple pole. Be pure and careful in your bearing; already sated with virtue. Advancing and retiring, turning about; majestic bearing is restrained. When the first cup is finished—《Abundant Virtue Ascends to Hearing》
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八佾具呈，萬舞有奕。 既以象功，又以觀德。 進旅退旅，執籥秉翟。 至化懷柔，遠人來格。 閶闔天開，群後在位。 設業設虡，庭燎晰晰。 斧扆當陽，虎賁夾陛。 舞之蹈之，四隩來暨。
The eight rows are all presented; the myriad dances shine with splendor. Already thereby imaging merit; already thereby observing virtue. Advancing ranks and retiring ranks; they hold reed-pipes and grasp pheasant plumes. Supreme transformation cherishes gentleness; distant peoples come to the rule. Heaven's gate opens wide; the nobles take their places. Frame-drums and net bells are set; courtyard torches blaze bright. The axe-screen faces the sun; tiger guards flank the steps. They dance and tread; the four quarters assemble.
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再舉酒畢，《天下大定》武功既成，綴兆有翼。 以節八音，以象七德。 俁俁蹲蹲，朱幹玉戚。 發揚蹈厲，其儀不忒。 偃伯靈台，功成作樂。 以昭德容，以清戎索。
When the second cup is finished—《Under Heaven Greatly Settled》: martial achievement is done; auspicious signs follow on wings. Thereby regulating the eight tones; thereby imaging the seven virtues. Towering and squatting in turn; red shields and jade halberds. Raising and spreading, stomping boldly; the rite is without flaw. Lances are laid down at the Spirit Tower; merit accomplished, music is made. Thereby displaying virtuous bearing; thereby clearing military constraints.
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萬邦會同，邪慝銷鑠。 盡善盡美，侔彼《韶箾》。 降坐，《隆安》被袞當陽，穆穆皇皇。 擊石拊石，頌聲揚揚。 和樂優洽，終然允臧。 禮成而退，荷天百祥。
Ten thousand states assemble; evil is melted away. Utmost good, utmost beauty—equal to the 《Shao》 music. Descending from the throne—《Long'an》: robed in embroidery facing the sun, grave and august. They strike and pat the stones; songs of praise rise on high. Harmony and music flow abundantly; in the end all is truly good. When the rites are complete they withdraw, bearing heaven's hundred blessings.
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大中祥符朝會五首皇帝舉酒，《醴泉》觱沸檻泉，寒流清泚。 地不愛寶，其旨如醴。 上善至柔，靈休所啟。 利澤無疆，允資岱禮。
Five pieces for the Dazhong Xiangfu court assembly: the emperor raises his cup—《Sweet Spring》: the spring bubbles at the railing, the cold stream runs clear. Earth does not begrudge its treasures; its essence is like sweet wine. The highest good is utmost softness; spirit blessing is what it opens. Beneficial grace knows no bound; it truly aids the Mount Tai rites.
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再舉酒，《神芝》彼茁者芝，茂英煌煌。 敷秀喬嶽，寔繁其房，適符修貢，封巒允臧。 永言登薦，抑惟舊章。 三舉酒，《慶雲》
Again they raise their cups—《Divine Mushroom》: those lush mushrooms, flowers brilliant and bright. Splendor spreads on lofty peaks; truly abundant are its caps; fitting the revised tribute, the feng and shan rites are indeed good. Forever they ascend to present; restrained only by the old statutes. Third cup—《Celebratory Clouds》
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惟帝佑德，卿雲發祥。 紛紛鬱鬱，五色成章。 奉日逾麗，回風載翔。 歌薦郊廟，播厥無疆。 四舉酒，《靈鶴》玄文申錫，嘉祥紹至。 偉茲胎禽，羽族之異。
Only the emperor aids virtue; auspicious clouds send good omens. Numerous and lush; five colors form patterns. Serving the sun—ever more beautiful; the returning wind bears them aloft. Songs are presented at suburban altars; their spread knows no bound. Fourth cup—《Spirit Crane》: dark writing extends its gift; fine omens continue to arrive. Great is this fetal bird; among the feathered tribes it is a marvel.
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翻翰來儀，徘徊嘹唳。 祚聖儲休，韋昭天意。 五舉酒，《瑞木》天生五材，木曰曲直。 維帝順天，厚其生植。 連理效祥，成文表德。 總萃坤珍，永光祕刻。
Turning its brush-wings it comes in ritual; pacing and lingering, it cries and calls. Blessing the sage, storing blessing; assisting and manifesting heaven's intent. Fifth cup—《Auspicious Wood》: heaven born five materials; wood is called curved and straight. Only the emperor follows heaven; thickening what they grow. Intertwined trunks display auspicious signs; accomplished patterns display virtue. All earth's treasures gather; forever shining in secret inscriptions.
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熙寧中朝會三首皇帝初舉酒，《慶雲》乾坤順夷，皇有嘉德。 爰施慶雲，承日五色。 輪囷下乘，萬物皆飾。 惟天祚休，長彼無極。
Three pieces for the Xining mid-court assembly: when the emperor first raises his cup—《Celebratory Clouds》: Qian and Kun are smooth; the emperor has fine virtue. Thereupon bestowing celebratory clouds; bearing the sun in five colors. Coiled they descend and ride; ten thousand things all adorned. Only heaven blesses and rests; long may it be without limit.
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再舉酒，《嘉禾》彼美嘉禾，一莖九穗。 農疇告祥，史牒書瑞。 擊壤歡歌，如京委積。 留獻春種，昭錫善類。 三舉酒，《靈芝》
Again they raise their cups—《Fine Grain》: beautiful is that fine grain—one stalk, nine ears. Farmlands report auspicious signs; the historical records write the omen. Striking the clods they sing; like the capital, grain piles high. Retain and present spring seed; brilliantly bestow good kinds. Third cup—《Spirit Mushroom》
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皇仁溥博，品物蕃滋。 慶祥回復，秀發神芝。 靈華雙舉，連葉四施。 披圖按牒，永享純禧。 元符大朝會三首皇帝初舉酒，《靈芝》
Imperial benevolence is broad and abundant; all things flourish and multiply. Celebratory omens return and recover; splendid growth sends forth spirit mushrooms. Spirit splendor is raised twice; linked leaves spread fourfold. Spreading the chart and checking the register, they forever enjoy pure felicity. Three pieces for the Yuanfu great court assembly: when the emperor first raises his cup—《Spirit Mushroom》
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嘉瑞降臨，應我皇德。 燁燁神芝，不根而植。 春秋三秀，晝夜一色。 物播詩歌，聲被金石。 再舉酒，《壽星》倬彼星象，於昭於天。 維南有極，離丙之躔。
Fine omens descend; they answer to our emperor's virtue. Brilliant is the spirit mushroom, planted though without root. Three times in spring and autumn it blooms; day and night one color. Things spread in poetry and song; its sound reaches metal and stone. Again they raise their cups—《Longevity Star》: towering are those star images, manifest in heaven. To the south is the pole; the stations of Li and Bing.
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既明且大，應聖乘乾。 誕受景福，億萬斯年。 三舉酒，《甘露》泫泫零露，雲英醴溢。 和氣凝津，流甘委白。 飴泛泮林，珠聯竹柏。 天不愛道，聖功允格。
Already bright and great; answering the sage, riding Qian. Born to receive bright fortune; hundreds of millions of years. Third cup—《Sweet Dew》: dripping dew falls; cloud essence overflows like sweet wine. Harmonious qi condenses at the ford; flowing sweetness pours forth white. Malt spreads in the Pan woods; pearls link bamboo and cypress. Heaven does not begrudge the Way; sage merit truly attains.
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哲宗傳受國寶三首，與大朝會兼用《永昌》於穆我王，繼序不忘。 明昭上帝，上帝是皇。 長發其祥，惠我無疆。 受命於天，既壽永昌。
Three pieces for Zhezong transmitting the state treasure—with the great court assembly jointly using 《Yongchang》: majestic is our king, continuing the sequence unforgotten. Brightly manifest is the Supreme God; the Supreme God is august. Long issuing its auspiciousness; favoring us without bound. Receiving the mandate from heaven; already long-lived, eternally flourishing.
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《神光》惟皇上德，伊嘏我王。 將受厥明，載錫之光。 於昭於天，曄曄煌煌。 緝熙欽止，其永無疆。 《翔鶴》
《Divine Light》: only the emperor's virtue; great blessing to our king. He will receive that brightness; loaded and bestowed is its light. Manifest in heaven; brilliant and glorious. Continuous brightness, revered and upheld; its eternity knows no bound. 《Soaring Crane》
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彼鳴在陰，亦白其羽。 聲聞於天，來集斯所。 勉勉我王，咸遂厥宇。 播於異物，受天多祜。 紹興朝會十三首皇帝升坐，《乾安》
That cry in the shade; its feathers too are white. Its voice is heard in heaven; coming it gathers at this place. Exert yourselves, our king; all accomplish his realm. Spread among different creatures; receiving heaven's many blessings. Thirteen pieces for the Shaoxing court assembly: when the emperor takes his seat—《Qian'an》
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鉤陳肅列，金奏充庭。 顒仰南面，如日之升。 垂衣拱手，治無能名。 順履獻歲，大安大榮。 公卿入門，《正安》 〈（升降同）〉。 天子當陽，臣工率職。 流水朝宗，眾星拱極。
Hook Array ranks in order; metal music fills the hall. Looking up he faces south, like the sun rising. Robe draped, hands joined in governance without a nameable art. Following the year's tribute; great peace, great glory. As ministers pass through the gate—《Zheng'an》 Closing section delimiter (same for ascent and descent). The Son of Heaven faces the sun; officials lead in their duties. Flowing water pays court; many stars bow toward the pole.
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環佩鏘鏘，威儀抑抑。 上下交欣，同心同德。 上公上壽，《和安》八音克諧，萬舞有奕。 上公奉觴，率茲百辟。 聲效呼嵩，祝聖人壽。 億載萬年，天長地久。
Pendant rings chime clear; majestic bearing is restrained. Above and below rejoice together; one heart, one virtue. The chief duke offers longevity—《He'an》: eight tones harmonize; the myriad dances shine with splendor. The chief duke presents the goblet, leading the hundred nobles. Their voices echo the call to Song; blessing the sage's long life. Hundreds of millions of years, ten thousand years; heaven long, earth enduring.
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皇帝初舉酒，《瑞木成文》厚地效珍，嘉木紀瑞。 匪刻匪雕，具文見意。 三登太平，允協聖治。 《詩雅》詠歌，有光既醉。 再舉酒，《滄海澄清》
When the emperor first raises his cup—《Auspicious Wood Forms Patterns》: the thick earth presents treasure; the fine wood records the omen. Neither carved nor engraved; complete patterns show the meaning. Three ascents to great peace; truly accord with sage governance. The 《Poetic Elegance》 is chanted in song; brilliance shines—they are already drunk. Again they raise their cups—《Blue Sea Clarified》
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百穀王，符聖治。 不揚波，效殊祉。 德淪淵，滄海清。 應千秋，敘五行。 三舉酒，《瑞粟呈祥》
King of the hundred valleys; it accords with sage governance. It does not raise waves; it brings special blessings. Virtue sinks to the abyss; the blue sea is clear. It answers to a thousand autumns; it narrates the five phases. Third cup—《Auspicious Millet Displays Auspiciousness》
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至治發聞惟馨香，播厥百穀臻穰穰。 農夫之慶歲其有，禾易長畝盈倉箱。
Utmost governance sends forth fragrance; spreading the hundred grains to abundance. The farmers celebrate—the year has its yield; grain fills the long acres and granary boxes.
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時和物阜粟滋茂，嘉生駢穗來呈祥。 自今以始大豐美，行旅不用齎餱糧。 群臣酒行，《正安》群公卿士，咸造在庭。 式燕以衎，思均露零。
Seasons harmonious, things abundant, millet grows lush; fine twin ears come presenting auspicious signs. From now begins great abundance; travelers need not carry dry provisions. The ministers' wine procession—《Zheng'an》: dukes, ministers, and scholars all arrive at court. The banquet proceeds with ease; thought equal to falling dew.
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穆穆明明，於斯為盛。 歸美報上，一人有慶。 明明天子，萬福來同。 嘉賓式燕，曷不肅雍。 燕以示慈。 式禮莫愆。 樂胥君子，容止可觀。 酒一行，文舞
Solemn and bright; at this it flourishes. They return beauty and report upward; one man has celebration. Bright Son of Heaven; ten thousand blessings assemble. Fine guests at this banquet—how not solemn and harmonious. The banquet thereby shows kindness. In ritual style none transgress. Music assists the gentlemen; bearing and deportment may be observed. First wine procession—civil dance.
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帝德誕敷，銷爍群慝。 近悅遠來，惟聖時克。 玉振金聲，治功興起。 《韶箾》象之，盡善盡美。 文物以紀，藻色以明。 禮備樂舉，遹觀厥成。 睿知有臨，誕敷文德。 教雨化風，洽此四國。
Imperial virtue spreads broadly; melting away all wickedness. Near are pleased, far come; only in sage times is it possible. Jade quakes, metal sounds; governing achievement rises. The 《Shao》 music is imaged; utmost good, utmost beauty. Cultural objects are thereby recorded; ornate color thereby shines. Ritual prepared, music raised; thereupon view its completion. Sagely knowledge presides; broadly spreads literary virtue. Teaching like rain, transforming like wind; harmonizing these four states.
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酒載行，武舞用戒不虞，誰能去兵。 師出以律，動必有名。 拆彼遐衝，布昭聖武。 和眾安民，時惟多助。 止戈曰武，惟聖為能。 禦得其道，無敢不庭。
Wine procession—martial dance—use caution against the unexpected; who can lay aside arms. The army marches by the pitch-pipes; every movement must be named. Overturn those distant foes; spread abroad sage martial prowess. Harmonize the masses and settle the people; in such times much aid comes. Stopping spears is called martial; only the sage can do it. Controlling gets its Way; none dare not attend court.
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整我六師，稽諸七德。 不吳不揚，有嚴有翼。 皇帝降坐，《乾安》帝坐熒煌，廷紳肅穆。 對揚天休，各恭爾服。 頌聲洋洋，彌文鬱鬱。 禮備樂成，永膺多福。
Array our six armies; examine the seven virtues. Neither boisterous nor ostentatious; stern yet supportive. Descending from the throne—《Qian'an》: the imperial seat shines; court gentry are solemn. Facing and raising heaven's blessing; each reverent in your robes. Praise-sounds flow vast; culture flourishes lush. Ritual prepared, music accomplished; forever receive many blessings.
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建隆禦樓三首南郊回仗，駕至樓前，《采茨》高煙升太一，明祀達乾坤。 天仗回嶢闕，皇輿入應門。 簪裳如霧集，車騎若雲屯。 兆庶皆翹首，巍巍萬乘尊。
Three pieces for Jianlong at the Imperial Tower: southern suburban return—carriage arrives before the tower—《Caici》: high smoke rises to Taiyi; bright sacrifice reaches heaven and earth. Heaven's procession returns to the lofty gate; the imperial carriage enters the responding gate. Caps and robes gather like mist; chariots and horses mass like clouds. The millions crane their heads; towering is the honor of ten thousand chariots.
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升坐，《隆安》禋祀畢圓丘，嘉辰慶澤流。 天儀臨觀魏，盛禮藹風猷。 洋溢歡聲動，氛氳瑞氣浮。 上穹垂眷佑，邦國擁鴻休。 降坐，《隆安》
Ascend to seat—《Long'an》: suburban sacrifice completed at the round mound; fine season, celebration bounty flows. Heaven's ritual faces viewing Wei; abundant rites, harmonious wind and plans. Overflowing joyous sounds stir; dense auspicious qi floats. The upper vault droops favor; state and nation embrace great blessing. Descend from seat—《Long'an》
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華纓就列，左衽來王。 帝儀炳煥，大樂鏗鏘。 禮成嶢闕，言旋未央。 一人有慶，萬壽無疆。 咸平禦樓四首《采茨》
Ornate tassels take their ranks; left-lapel peoples come as kings. Imperial bearing shines bright; great music rings clear. Rites complete at the lofty gate; the procession returns to Everlasting Peace. One man has celebration; ten thousand years without bound. Four pieces for Xianping at the Imperial Tower—《Caici》
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禮成於郊，迎日之至。 時乘六龍，天旋象魏。 端門九重，虎賁萬騎。 四夷來王，群後輯瑞。 索扇，《隆安》應門有翼，羽衛斯陳。 山龍袞冕，律度聲身。
Rites complete in the suburbs; welcoming the sun's arrival. The season rides six dragons; heaven turns at the Elephant Gate. Nine layers at the upright gate; ten thousand tiger guards ride. The four barbarians come as kings; the nobles gather auspicious signs. Seeking fans—《Long'an》: the responding gate has wings; feather guards are thus arrayed. Mountain-dragon robes and caps; pitch and measure sound through the body.
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峨峨奉璋，肅肅九賓。 清明在躬，志氣如神。 升坐，《隆安》圜丘類上帝，六變降天神。 禋燔禮雲畢，仗衛肅以陳。 天顏瞻咫尺，王澤熙陽春。 玉帛臻禹會，動植沾堯仁。
Towering they present jade tablets; solemn are the nine guests. Clear and bright in person; will and spirit like the divine. Ascend to seat—《Long'an》: at the round mound they classify the Supreme God; six changes bring down the heavenly spirits. Suburban burning rites are complete; guards and escort stand solemnly in array. Heaven's countenance within a foot's reach; royal bounty flourishes like spring sun. Jade and silk reach Yu's assembly; living things are moistened by Yao's benevolence.
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降坐，《隆安》肆眚雲畢，淳熙溥將。 雷雨麗澤，雲物效祥。 禮容濟濟，天威皇皇。 大賚四海，富壽無疆。 咸平籍田回仗禦樓二首
Descend from seat—《Long'an》: general amnesty clouds complete; pure splendor broadly spreads. Thunder and rain beautify the marsh; clouds and creatures display auspicious signs. Ritual bearing is abundant; heaven's might is august. Great bounty to the four seas; wealth and longevity without bound. Two pieces for Xianping plowing-field return at the Imperial Tower
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《采茨》農皇既祀，禮畢躬耕。 商輅旋軫，周頌騰聲。 觀魏將陟，服御爰更。 輿人瞻仰，如日之明。 升坐，《隆安》
《Caici》: the agricultural emperor has sacrificed; rites complete, he plows in person. The Shang carriage's wheels turn; Zhou praise rises in sound. Viewing Wei about to ascend; dress and carriage are thereupon changed. Carriage men gaze upward; like the sun's brightness. Ascend to seat—《Long'an》
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應門斯禦，雉扇爰開。 人瞻日月，澤動雲雷。 同風三代，均禧九垓。 歡心允洽，時詠康哉。 乾興禦樓二首升坐，《隆安》
The responding gate is thus guarded; pheasant fans thereupon open. People gaze at sun and moon; bounty moves clouds and thunder. Same wind as the Three Dynasties; equal blessing to the nine realms. Joyful hearts are agreeable; the times chant how peaceful. Two pieces for Qianxing at the Imperial Tower—ascend to seat—《Long'an》
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夾鍾紀月，初吉在辰。 眚災流慶，布德推仁。 采章震耀，典禮具陳。 茂昭丕貺，永庇斯民。 降坐，《隆安》皇衢赫敞，黼坐穹崇。 華纓在列，嚴令發中。
Flanking Zhong marks the month; the first auspicious day is chen. Calamity's flow sends celebration; spreading virtue extends benevolence. Patterned brilliance quakes and shines; canonical rites are all presented. Abundantly manifest great blessing; forever shelter this people. Descend from seat—《Long'an》: the imperial thoroughfare is brilliant; the embroidered seat is vaulted high. Flower tassels in the ranks; stern orders issue from within.
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王制钜麗，寶瑞豐融。 均禧綿寓，萬壽無窮。 紹興登門肆赦二首升坐，《乾安》拜況於郊，皇哉唐哉！ 熙事休成，六騑鼎來。
Kingly system huge and splendid; treasure omens abundant and blended. Equal blessing extends to all dwellings; ten thousand years without end. Two pieces for Shaoxing ascending gate general amnesty—ascend to seat—《Qian'an》: paying respects at the suburb—august indeed, glorious indeed! Splendid affairs rest accomplished; six horses come like a tripod.
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天閫以決，地垠以開。 隤祉發祥，如登春台。 降坐，《乾安》鴻霈普洽，言歸端門。 蕩蕩巍巍，旋乾轉坤。 穆然宣室，儲思垂恩。 於萬斯年，敷錫群元。
Heaven's gate is thereby decided; earth's border is thereby opened. Falling blessings send auspicious signs; like ascending the spring terrace. Descend from seat—《Qian'an》: vast blessing broadly harmonizes; words return to the upright gate. Vast and towering; turning Qian, turning Kun. Solemn indeed the Propagation Hall; storing thought, bestowing favor. For ten thousand such years; spreading and bestowing on all the masses.
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寧宗登門肆赦二首升坐，《乾安》帝饗於郊，荷天之休。 五福敷錫，皇明燭幽。 雲行雨施，仁翔德遊。 聖人多男，歌頌九州。
Two pieces for Ningzong ascending gate general amnesty—ascend to seat—《Qian'an》: the emperor feasts at the suburb, bearing heaven's blessing. Five blessings spread and bestow; imperial brightness illumines the dark. Clouds move, rain implements; benevolence soars, virtue roams. The sage has many sons; songs praise the nine regions.
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降坐，《乾安》天日清晏，朝野靖安。 三靈答祉，萬國騰歡。 帝命不違，王業艱難。 天子萬年，永迪監觀。 皇帝上尊號一首
Descend from seat—《Qian'an》: heaven and day are clear; court and countryside are tranquil. Three spirits answer with blessing; ten thousand states soar in joy. Imperial command is not disobeyed; the kingly enterprise is arduous. Son of Heaven ten thousand years; forever follow and observe. One piece for the emperor presenting an honorific title
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冊寶入門，《正安》於穆元後，天臨紫宸。 飛緌星拱，建羽林芬。 徽冊是奉，鴻名愈新。 荷茲介祉，永永無垠。 明道元年章獻明肅皇太后朝會十五首
Seal and treasure enter the gate—《Zheng'an》: majestic is the primordial empress; heaven draws near the Purple Court. Flying tassels, stars arch; establishing the feathered forest's fragrance. Emblem registers are received; the great name grows ever newer. Bearing this great blessing; forever without bound. Fifteen pieces for Mingdao year 1—Empress Dowager Zhangxian Mingsu court assembly
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皇太后升坐，《聖安》聖母有子，重光類禋。 聖皇事母，感極天人。 百辟在庭，九儀具陳。 禮容之盛，萬國咸賓。 公卿入門，《禮安》
Empress dowager ascends to seat—《Sheng'an》: the sage mother has a son; double brilliance classifies suburban rites. Sage emperor serves his mother; feeling reaches utmost heaven and humanity. Hundred nobles in the courtyard; nine rituals all presented. Ritual bearing's flourishing; ten thousand states all guests. Dukes and ministers enter the gate—《Li'an》
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帝率四海，承顏盡恭。 端闈肅設，群後來同。 玉佩鏘鳴，衣冠有容。 《英》、《韶》節步，磬管雍雍。 皇帝上壽酒，《崇安》天子之德，形於四方。 尊親立愛，化洽風揚。
Emperor leads the four seas; bearing countenance—all reverent. Upright gate solemnly set; all the nobles come together. Jade pendants clang and sound; robes and caps have bearing. 《Ying》 and 《Shao》 regulate the steps; stone chimes and pipes harmonious. Emperor presents longevity wine—《Chong'an》: the Son of Heaven's virtue is formed in the four directions. Honoring kin, establishing love; transformation harmonizes, wind raises.
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聖母禕衣，明君黼裳。 因時獻壽，克盛朝章。 上壽，《福安》盛禮煌煌，六衣有光。 千官在位，百福稱觴。 坤德慈仁，邦斯淑祥。 如山之壽，佑聖無疆。
Sage mother in splendid robes; bright lord in embroidered robes. According to season present longevity; can flourish court regulations. Toast to longevity—《Fu'an》: abundant rites brilliant; six robes have light. Thousand officials in position; hundred blessings raise cups. Kun virtue kind and benevolent; the state thereby has good auspiciousness. Like a mountain's longevity; aiding the sage without bound.
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皇太后初舉酒，《玉芝》燁燁靈芝，生於殿闈。 照映華拱，紛敷玉蕤。 感召元和，光符聖期。 祥篇協吉，百福咸宜。 再舉酒，《壽星》
Empress dowager first raises wine—《Jade Mushroom》: brilliant spirit mushroom born in the hall. Shining on the splendid arch; jade buds spread in profusion. Moved and responded—primordial harmony; light matches the sage period. Auspicious text accords with fortune; hundred blessings all fitting. Again raising wine—《Longevity Star》
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現彼南極，昭然瑞文。 騰光丙位，薦壽中宸。 太史駢奏，升歌有聞。 軒宮就養，億萬斯春。 三舉酒，《奇木連理》王化無外，坤珍效靈。 旁枝內附，直幹來並。
Appearing at the southern pole; manifest indeed is the auspicious writing. Soaring light at Bing position; presenting longevity at the central court. Grand Scribe paired plays; ascending song has sound. High palace thereupon nourished; hundred million such springs. Third cup—《Rare Wood Intertwined Trunks》: kingly transformation without outside; Kun treasure displays spirit. Side branches inward attached; straight trunk comes and joins.
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群分非一，祺祥紹登。 至誠攸感，海縣斯寧。 群臣酒行，《禮安》肅肅臨下，有威有容。 循循事上，惟信惟忠。 盛禮興樂，示慈訓恭。 君臣協吉，惟道之從。
Groups divided—not one; auspiciousness continues to ascend. Utmost sincerity thereby moves; sea counties thereby peaceful. Solemn facing those below; there is might, there is bearing. Following in serving above; only trust, only loyalty. Abundant rites raise music; showing kindness, teaching reverence. Monarch and ministers accord with fortune; only the Way is followed.
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湛湛零露，晞於載陽。 我有旨酒，群臣樂康。 既飲以德，亦圖爾良。 永言修輔，用協天常。 禮均孝慈，樂合《韶》、《武》。 至德光矣，鴻恩亦溥。 上下和濟，華夷樂湑。 盞斝三行，盛儀斯舉。
Deep deep zero dew; dried at the loaded yang. We have fine wine; ministers and nobles joyful and peaceful. Already drunk thereby virtue; also plan your goodness. Forever words cultivate aid; use to harmonize heaven's constants. Ritual equalizes filial kindness; music joins the 《Shao》 and 《Wu》. Utmost virtue is light indeed; great favor is also broad. Above and below are harmonious; Chinese and barbarians rejoice. Cups and goblets—three processions; the grand rite is thereby performed.
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酒一行畢，作《厚德無疆之舞》堯母之聖，放勳為子。 同心協謀，柔遠能邇。 以德康俗，以文興治。 斯焉象功，罔不昭濟。 至矣坤元，道符惟聖。 就養宸極，助隆善政。
When the first wine procession is finished, they perform 《Dance of Thick Virtue Without Bound》: Yao's mother was sage; Fangxun was her son. One heart, cooperative planning; cherishing the distant, able to draw near. By virtue pacify customs; by culture raise governance. Thereby imaging merit; none are not manifest and aided. Utmost indeed is the Kun origin; the Way matches only the sage. Thereupon nourishing the royal pole; aiding and elevating good government.
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翟籥紛舉，笙鏞協應。 翱翔有容，表德之盛。 酒再行，《四海會同之舞》七德之舞，四朝用康。 有如姬、姒，助集周邦。 威克厥愛，居安不忘。 風旋山立，濟濟皇皇。
Di and yue are raised in profusion; sheng and bells respond in harmony. Soaring with bearing; displaying virtue's flourishing. Wine proceeds again—《Dance of Four Seas Meeting Together》: the dance of seven virtues; four dynasties use peace. There are like Ji and Si, aiding to gather the Zhou state. Might overcomes private love; dwelling in peace without forgetting. Wind whirls, mountain stands; abundant and august.
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左秉朱幹，右揮玉戚。 以象武綴，以明皇德。 天子榮養，群臣述職。 四夷賓附，罔不承式。 降坐，《聖安》長樂居尊，盛容有煒。 文王事親，萬國歸美。
Left holding red shields; right wielding jade halberds. Thereby imaging martial sequence; thereby displaying imperial virtue. Son of Heaven honored and nourished; ministers and nobles report their duties. Four barbarians attend as guests; none fail to receive and model. Descend from seat—《Sheng'an》: everlasting joy occupies honor; abundant bearing has splendor. King Wen served his kin; ten thousand states return beauty.
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朝會之則，邦家之紀。 受福於天，克昭隆禮。 治平皇太后、皇后冊寶三首皇帝升坐，《乾安》王化之始，治由內孚。 時庸作命，玉簡金書。
Court assembly's rule; state and family's regulation. Receiving fortune from heaven; can manifest abundant rites. Three pieces for Zhiping empress dowager and empress seal and treasure—emperor ascends to seat—《Qian'an》: kingly transformation's beginning; governance from inner trust. Seasonal use makes command; jade slips, gold writing.
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磬筦在庭，其縱繹如。 天臨法扆，禮與誠俱。 太尉等奉冊寶入門，《正安》晬儀臨拱，丕命明揚。 鸞回寶勢。 鴻貫瑤光。 禮成樂備，德裕名芳。 肇基王化，永懋天祥。
Stone chimes and pipes in the courtyard; their abundance continuous. Heaven draws near to the law screen; ritual and sincerity together. Grand Guardian and others present the seal and treasure entering the gate—《Zheng'an》: bright ceremony faces the arch; great command bright and raised. The phoenix turns; treasure momentum. Wild goose pierces jade light. Rites accomplished, music prepared; virtue abundant, name fragrant. Beginning foundation of kingly transformation; forever abundant heaven's auspiciousness.
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皇帝降坐，《乾安》袞衣繡裳，嚴威肅莊。 八音具張，簨虡龍驤。 玉簡瑤章，金書煌煌。 壽千萬年，與天比長。 熙寧皇太后冊寶三首
Emperor descends from seat—《Qian'an》: robe and embroidered skirt; stern might solemn and dignified. Eight sounds all spread; feathered frame-drums, dragons soaring. Jade slips, jade registers; gold writing brilliant. Longevity ten thousand years; with heaven compare in length. Three pieces for Xining empress dowager seal and treasure
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出入，《正安》煌煌鳳字，玉氣宛延。 天門崛勿，飛驂後先。 龍簨四合，奏鼓淵淵。 母儀天下，何千萬年。 升坐，《乾安》
Entering and exiting—《Zheng'an》: brilliant phoenix character; jade qi winding extends. Heaven gate towering; flying paired horses before and after. Dragon feathered four together; playing drums deep and resonant. Motherly model all under heaven; how many ten thousand years. Ascend to seat—《Qian'an》
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峨峨繡扆，旋佩以登。 如彼杲日，淩天而升。 玉色下照，亹繩繩。 猗歟大孝，四海其承！ 降坐，《乾安》皇帝降席，流雲四開。 堯趨舜步，下躡天階。
Towering embroidered screen; turning pendants thereby ascend. Like that bright sun; crossing heaven thereby ascend. Jade color shines down; diligent and continuous. How great is filial piety; the four seas thereby receive! Descend from seat—《Qian'an》: emperor descends mat; flowing clouds four open. Yao's hurry, Shun's step; below tread heaven's steps.
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恭授寶冊，翠旄裴回。 明明純孝，鴻厘大來。 哲宗上太皇太后冊寶五首皇帝升坐，《乾安》大矣孝熙，帥民以躬！ 奉承寶冊，欽明兩宮。
Respectfully receiving treasure register; green banners winding return. Bright pure filial piety; great blessing comes. Five pieces for Zhezong presenting Grand Empress Dowager seal and treasure—emperor ascends to seat—《Qian'an》: great is filial splendor; leading the people in person! Receiving and presenting treasure register; reverent and bright two palaces.
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萬樂具舉，一人肅雍。 化由上始，四海來同。 降坐，《乾安》皇帝仁孝，總臨萬方。 褒顯其親，日嚴以莊。 龍袞翼翼，玉書煌煌。 傳之億世，休有烈光。
Ten thousand musics all raised; one person solemn and harmonious. Transformation from above begins; four seas come together. Descend from seat—《Qian'an》: emperor benevolent and filial; overall faces ten thousand regions. Praising and displaying their kin; daily stern thereby dignified. Dragon robes wing-like; jade writing brilliant. Transmitting to hundred million generations; fine indeed fierce light.
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太皇太后升坐，《乾安》總裁庶政，擁佑嗣皇。 金書玉簡，爛其文章。 眾歌警作，筦磬將將。 保安四極，降福無疆。 降坐，《乾安》
Grand Empress Dowager ascends to seat—《Qian'an》: overall judging myriad government; embracing and aiding succeeding emperor. Gold writing jade slips; brilliant their patterns and chapters. Crowd songs alert and made; pipes and chimes resound. Secure and protect four poles; descending fortune without bound. Descend from seat—《Qian'an》
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塗山之德，渭涘之祥。 圖徽寶冊，玉色金相。 管弦燁煜，鍾鼓喤々。 天之所啟，既壽而昌。 太尉等奉冊寶出入門，《正安》玉車臨御，鳳蓋棽麗。 奉承寶冊，彌文盛儀。
Tu Mountain's virtue; Wei shore's auspiciousness. Chart emblem treasure register; jade color gold appearance. Pipes and strings brilliant; bells and drums resounding. Heaven's what it opens; already long-lived and flourishing. Grand Guardian and others present seal and treasure entering and exiting gate—《Zheng'an》: jade carriage faces and guards; phoenix canopy luxuriant. Receiving and presenting treasure register; abundant culture abundant ritual.
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抗聲極律，助我孝熙。 天之所佑，萬壽無期。 紹興十年發皇太后冊寶八首皇帝隨冊寶降殿，《聖安》景祚有開，符天媲昊。 誕毓聖神，是崇位號。
Raising sound utmost pitch; aiding our filial splendor. Heaven's what it aids; ten thousand years without term. Eight pieces for Shaoxing year 10 issuing empress dowager seal and treasure—emperor follows seal and treasure descending hall—《Sheng'an》: bright fortune opens; matches heaven, pairs with High God. Born and nourished sage spirit; thereby exalt rank and title.
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星拱天隨。 祗嚴冊寶。 還禦慈寧，增光舜道。 中書令奉冊詣皇帝褥位，《禮安》聲樂備陳，禮容罔忒。 相維辟公，虔奉玉冊。 皇則受之，慕形於色。 即壽且康，與天無極。
Stars arch; heaven follows. Reverent and strict with seal and treasure. Return to guard Kind Tranquility; increase light on Shun's Way. Chief Minister presents register to emperor's couch position—《Li'an》: sound and music all presented; ritual bearing without error. Mutually assisting dukes; reverently presenting jade register. Imperial rule receives it; admiring form shows in color. Thereupon longevity and health; with heaven without limit.
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侍中奉寶詣皇帝褥位，《禮安》祖啟瑤光，誕生明聖。 尊極母儀，帝庸作命。 寶章煌煌，導以笙磬。 還燕慈寧，邦家徯慶。 太傅奉冊寶出門，《聖安》
Palace Attendant presents treasure to emperor's couch position—《Li'an》: ancestor opens jade light; born and produced bright sage. Utmost motherly model; emperor thereupon makes command. Treasure chapter brilliant; led by sheng and stone chimes. Return banquet Kind Tranquility; state and family await celebration. Grand Tutor presents register and treasure exiting gate—《Sheng'an》
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肅肅東朝，帝隆孝治。 猗歟丕稱，寶冊斯備！ 皇扉四辟，導迎慶瑞。 德邁太任，有周卜世。 太傅奉冊寶入門，《聖安》靜順坤儀，聖神是育。 懿鑠昭陳，鏤文華玉。
Solemn eastern court; emperor's grand filial governance. How great the title; treasure register thereby prepared! Imperial doors four open; guiding and welcoming celebratory auspiciousness. Virtue surpassing Grand Consort; Zhou had divined the age. Grand Tutor presents register and treasure entering gate—《Sheng'an》: quiet and compliant Kun bearing; sage spirit is what nourishes. Fine and bright manifest displayed; carved patterns, splendid jade.
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樂奏既備，禮儀不瀆。 導迎善祥，翟車歸毣。 太傅奉冊授提點官，《禮安》孝奉天儀，信維休德。 發越徽音，禮文靡忒。 永保嘉祥，時萬時億。 歸於東朝，含飴燕息。
Music performance already prepared; ritual bearing without transgression. Guiding and welcoming good auspiciousness; pheasant carriage returns to rest. Grand Tutor presents register, bestows to commissioner—《Li'an》: filial serving heaven's ritual; trust only rest virtue. Issuing and surpassing emblem sound; ritual patterns without error. Forever protect fine auspiciousness; times ten thousand, times hundred million. Return to eastern court; holding sweet, swallow rest.
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太傅奉冊授提點官，《禮安》肅雍長樂，克篤其慶。 河洲茂德，沙麓啟聖。 是生睿哲，蚤隆丕運。 欽稱鴻寶，永膺天命。 冊寶升慈寧殿幄，《聖安》
Grand Tutor presents register, bestows to commissioner—《Li'an》: solemn and harmonious everlasting joy; able sincere its celebration. Hezhou abundant virtue; Shalu opens sage. Thereby born wise and philosophic; early grand great fortune. Reverently called great treasure; forever receive heaven's mandate. The seal and treasure are raised to the Cining Hall canopy—《Sheng'an》.
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禮行東朝，樂奏大呂。 羽衛森陳，簪紳式序。 雲幄邃嚴，宏典是舉。 天子萬年，母儀寰宇。 乾道七年恭上太上皇帝、太上皇后尊號十一首冊寶降殿，《正安》
Rites are conducted at the Eastern Court; the Great Lu pitch is played. Feathered guards stand densely arrayed; officials with caps arrange themselves in order. Cloud canopies stand deep and solemn; the grand ceremony is conducted. May the Son of Heaven live ten thousand years; her maternal example fills the realm. Eleven songs for respectfully presenting honorific titles to the Retired Emperor and Retired Empress in Qiandao 7—as the seal and treasure descend the hall—《Zheng'an》.
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元祀介福，孰綏孰將。 歸於尊親，孝哉君王！ 載鏤斯牒，載琢斯章。 得名得壽，如虞如唐。 中書令、侍中奉冊寶詣殿下，《正安》宗郊斯成，交舉典冊。 汝輔汝弼，威儀是力。
At the primal sacrifice comes great blessing—who will pacify and who will lead? It returns to honored kin—how filial is the sovereign king! They bear the engraved writ and the carved chapter. They gain name and longevity—like the age of Yu, like the house of Tang. The Chief Minister and Palace Attendant bring the seal and treasure to the hall steps—《Zheng'an》—"Ancestral suburban rites are now complete; together they raise the canonical registers." You assist and support—your strength is in ceremony and bearing.
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陳於廣庭，迨此上日。 巍巍煌煌，烏睹在昔。 皇帝奉太上皇帝冊寶授太傅，用《禮安》 〈（奉太上皇后同。）〉 儀物陳矣，禮樂明矣。 天子戾止，詒爾臣矣。
They are arrayed in the broad courtyard—this is the day of ascent. Lofty and blazing bright—who has ever seen the like in times past? The emperor presents the retired emperor's seal and treasure to the Grand Tutor, using 《Li'an》. (Same for presenting to the Retired Empress.) Ritual objects are set forth; rites and music are made clear. The Son of Heaven arrives and stops; he instructs you, his ministers.
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陟降維則，恭且勤矣。 茫茫四海，德教形矣。 冊寶出門，《正安》天門九重，蕩蕩開徹。 金支秀華，垂紳佩玦，或導或陪，率履不越。 注民耳目，四表胥悅。
In ascending and descending he follows the rule—reverent and diligent. Across the vast four seas, moral teaching takes shape. The seal and treasure pass out the gate—《Zheng'an》—"Heaven's gate stands ninefold; it opens grandly and widely." Gold regalia shines splendid; sashes hang with jade discs—some lead, some attend; all walk without overstepping. They fix the people's eyes and ears; all four quarters rejoice alike.
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冊寶入德壽宮門，《正安》禮神頌祗，福祿來下。 不有榮名，孰緝伊嘏。 千乘萬騎，魚魚雅雅。 皇扉洞開，鞠躬如也。 太上皇帝升御坐 〈（降同。）〉
The seal and treasure enter De Shou Palace gate—《Zheng'an》—"They rite the spirits with reverent hymns; blessings and rank descend." Without a glorious name, who could gather such blessing? A thousand chariots and ten thousand riders—orderly and stately. The imperial doors stand open wide; all bow as if in audience. The Retired Emperor ascends to the throne. (Same for descent.)
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穆穆聖顏，安安天步。 有縟者儀，以莫不舉。 天人和同，恩澤洋普。 億載萬年，為眾父父。 太傅奉太上皇帝冊寶升殿，用《聖安》大哉堯乎，南響垂裳！ 君哉舜也，拜而奉觴！
Solemn is the sage countenance; peaceful and secure is his step like Heaven's. Where patterned rites exist, none fail to perform them. Heaven and people are in harmony; gracious favor spreads far and wide. For endless generations and ten thousand years—father of all fathers. The Grand Tutor brings up the retired emperor's seal and treasure—《Sheng'an》—"How great was Yao! Toward the south he spoke; his robes hung down!" "A true sovereign is Shun!"—bowing, he offers the goblet.
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繅藉光華，鼓鍾鏗鏘。 三事稽首，宋德無疆。 太傅奉太上皇后冊寶升殿，用《聖安》乾元資始，坤元資生。 允也聖德，同實異名。 春王三朝，典冊並行。 谘爾上公，相儀以登。
Silk mats shine bright; drums and bells ring resonant. The three ministers kowtow—Song virtue has no bounds. The Grand Tutor brings up the retired empress's seal and treasure—《Sheng'an》—"The Origin of Qian begins all; the Origin of Kun gives life." Truly sage in virtue—same in substance, different in name. At the spring king's three audiences, the canonical registers proceed together. I consult you, great dukes—support the rites and help ascent.
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皇帝從太上皇后冊寶詣宮中，用《正安》維冊伊何？ 鏤玉垂鴻。 維寶伊何？ 範金鈕龍。 翊以罙禦，間以笙鏞。 誰敢不恭，天子實從！ 太上皇后出閣升御坐，《坤安》 〈（降同。）〉
The emperor follows the retired empress's seal and treasure into the palace—《Zheng'an》—"What is this register?" Carved jade hangs down like the great swan. What is this treasure? Cast gold with a dragon knob. Assisted by deep curtains of the imperial carriage; pipes and bells between. Who dares not be reverent? The Son of Heaven truly follows along! The Retired Empress leaves her pavilion and ascends the throne—《Kun'an》. (Same for descent.)
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帝膺永福，功靡專有。 既尊聖父，亦燕壽母。 怡怡在宮，大典時受。 彤管紀之，天長地久。 內侍官舉太上皇后冊詣讀冊位，用《聖安》斂福於郊，逢時之泰。 揭名日月，侔德覆載。
The emperor receives everlasting blessing—his achievements are not kept for himself alone. Having honored his sage father, he also gives ease to his long-lived mother. Harmonious and at ease in the palace—the grand ceremony is received in due season. The red brush records it—may it last as long as Heaven and Earth. Palace attendants carry the retired empress's register to the reading seat—《Sheng'an》—"Blessing is gathered at the suburban rite; the season's great peace is met." Her name is raised to sun and moon; her virtue matches Heaven and Earth that cover and bear.
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自我作古，域中有大。 永言保之，眉壽無害。 淳熙二年發太上皇帝、太上皇后冊寶十一首冊寶降殿，《正安》高明者乾，博厚者坤。 以清以寧，資始資生。
I establish what the ancients began—greatness holds sway within the realm. May it be forever preserved—long life without harm. Eleven songs for issuing the retired emperor and empress investiture in Chunxi 2—as the seal and treasure descend—《Zheng'an》—"High and bright is Qian; broad and thick is Kun." With purity and peace—initiating and giving life to all things.
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壽胡可度，德胡可評！ 願言從欲，誕受強名。 中書令、侍中奉冊寶詣殿下，《正安》受命既長，福祿即康。 如日之升，如月之常。 追琢其章，金玉其相。 君子萬年，保其家邦。
How can long life be measured? How can virtue be weighed! May words follow their wish; may they grandly receive the mighty honorific. The Chief Minister and Palace Attendant bring the seal and treasure to the hall steps—《Zheng'an》—"Having long received the mandate, blessings and rank are now at peace." Like the sun rising, like the moon's steady course. Its patterns are chased and carved; gold and jade adorn its form. May the noble live ten thousand years and protect his house and realm.
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皇帝奉太上皇帝冊寶授太傅，《禮安》 〈（奉太上皇后同。）〉 翠華之旗，靈鼉之鼓。 陳於廣宇，相我盛舉。 來汝公傅，肅乃儀矩。 毋愆於素，以篤多祜。
The emperor presents the retired emperor's seal and treasure to the Grand Tutor, using 《Li'an》. (Same for presenting to the Retired Empress.) Banners of emerald splendor; spirit-dragon drums. They are arrayed in the broad hall, assisting our magnificent rite. Come, you dukes and tutors—make solemn your ritual bearing. Do not stray from the standard, thereby securing abundant blessing.
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冊寶出門，《正安》蚴蟉青龍，婉嬗象輿。 其載伊何？ 煌煌金書。 乃由端門，乃行康衢。 於以榮親，振古所無。 冊寶入德壽宮門，《正安》
The seal and treasure pass out the gate—《Zheng'an》—"The azure dragon coils and writhes; the elephant carriage moves gracefully." What does it carry? The blazing golden writ. Through the Main Gate they go; they process along the Great Avenue. Thereby to glorify kin—a thing unheard of since antiquity. The seal and treasure enter De Shou Palace gate—《Zheng'an》.
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惟天為大，其德曰誠。 惟堯則之，其性曰仁。 乃文乃武，得壽得名。 於萬斯年，以莫不增。 太上皇帝升御坐，《乾安》 〈（降同。）〉 天行惟健，天步惟安。 聖子中立，臣工四環。
Heaven alone is greatest; its virtue is sincerity. Yao alone took it as model; his nature is benevolence. Cultured and martial both—he gains long life and a noble name. For ten thousand years—thereby nothing fails to grow. The Retired Emperor ascends to the throne—《Qian'an》. (Same for descent.) Heaven's course alone is vigorous; Heaven's step alone is secure. The sage son stands at the center; officials encircle him on every side.
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民無能名，威不違顏。 宋德宜頌，漢儀可刪。 太傅奉太上皇帝冊升殿，《聖安》 〈（奉寶同。）〉 天畀遐福，允彰父慈。 維昔曠典，我能舉之。 徐爾陟降，敬爾威儀。 申錫無疆，永言保之。
The people cannot put it into words; majesty never leaves his countenance. Song virtue deserves to be hymned; Han ritual forms may be set aside. The Grand Tutor brings the retired emperor's register up the hall—《Sheng'an》. (Same for presenting the treasure.) Heaven bestows far-reaching blessing, truly displaying a father's kindness. A long-neglected canon of old—I am able to raise it up. Go slowly in your ascent and descent; be reverent in your ceremony and bearing. Blessings are repeatedly granted without end—may they be forever preserved.
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太傅奉太上皇后冊寶升殿，《聖安》乾健坤從，陽剛陰相。 迨茲受祉，允也並況。 虡業在下，儀物在上。 谘時三公，執事無曠。 皇帝從太上皇后冊寶詣宮中，用《正安》
The Grand Tutor brings the retired empress's seal and treasure up the hall—《Sheng'an》—"Qian is firm, Kun yields; yang is hard, yin assists." Until now receiving blessing; indeed bestowed together. Frame-drums below; ritual objects above. Consulting the times—the three dukes; executing affairs without neglect. The emperor follows the Grand Empress Dowager's seal and treasure to the palace, using 《Zheng'an》
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丕顯文王，之德之純。 亦有太姒，式揚徽音。 維冊維寶，乃玉乃金。 伊誰從之？ 一人事親。 太上皇后出閣升御坐，《坤安》 〈（降同。）〉 重翟出房，禕衣被躬。 委委佗佗，河潤山容。
Greatly manifest is King Wen; his virtue is pure. Also there is Grand Si; thereby raising emblem sound. Register and treasure; jade and gold. Who follows it? One person serves his kin. Grand Empress Dowager exits the pavilion, ascends the imperial seat—《Kun'an》 Closing section delimiter (same for descent). Heavy pheasant feathers exit the chamber; splendid robes cover her person. Graceful and gentle; river moistens, mountain countenance.
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聖皇臨軒，聖母在宮。 並受鴻名，與天無窮。 內侍官舉太上皇后冊詣讀冊位，用《聖安》 〈（舉寶同。）〉 瑉玉玢豳，蹄精良。 既刻厥文，亦鑄之章。
Sage emperor faces the hall; sage mother in the palace. Together receive the great name; with heaven without end. Inner attendant raises Grand Empress Dowager register to read-register position, uses 《Sheng'an》 Closing section delimiter (same for presenting treasure). Fine jade patterned, hooves refined and good. Already carved its writing; also cast its chapter.
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象德維何？ 至靜而方。 輔我光堯，萬壽無疆。 淳熙十二年加上太上皇帝、太上皇后尊號十一首大慶殿發冊寶降殿，《正安》維天蓋高，維地克承。 父尊母親，天地難名。
Imaging virtue—what is it? Utmost quiet and square. Assisting our bright Yao; ten thousand years without bound. Eleven pieces for Chunxi year 12 adding Grand Supreme Emperor and Grand Supreme Empress honorifics—Great Celebration Hall issuing register and treasure descending hall—《Zheng'an》: only heaven covers high; only earth can bear. Father honored, mother kin; heaven and earth are hard to name.
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疆名廣大，建號安榮。 衍登壽嘏，闡繹皇明。
Border name broad and great; establishing title, peaceful glory. Extending ascending longevity blessing; elucidating imperial brightness.
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中書令、侍中奉太上皇帝冊寶、太上皇后冊寶詣殿下，用《正安》二儀同尊，兩耀齊光。 巍巍煌煌，不顯亦彰。 實茂號榮，玉振金相。 於萬斯年，既壽且昌。
Chief Minister and Palace Attendant present Grand Supreme Emperor and Grand Supreme Empress registers and treasures to hall steps—《Zheng'an》: two principles same honor; two radiances together light. Towering and brilliant; not displayed yet manifest. Truly abundant title glory; jade quake, metal appearance. For ten thousand such years; already long-lived and flourishing.
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皇帝奉太上皇帝冊寶授太傅 〈（太上皇后冊寶同。）〉 我尊我親，承天之祉。 壽名兼美，家國咸喜。 公傅秉禮，寶冊有煒。 惟千萬祀，令聞不已。 冊寶出門，《正安》
Emperor presents Grand Supreme Emperor register and treasure, bestows to Grand Tutor Closing section delimiter (same for Grand Empress Dowager seal and treasure). I honor my kin; bearing heaven's blessing. Longevity name both beautiful; state and family all pleased. Duke tutor holds ritual; treasure register has splendor. Only thousand ten thousand years; good reputation not stopped. Register and treasure exit gate—《Zheng'an》
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羽衛有嚴，寶書有輝。 昭衍尊名，鋪張上儀。 出其端闈，由於康逵。 比屋延瞻，歌之舞之。 德壽宮冊寶入殿門，《正安》南山之鞏，皇壽無窮。 太極之尊，皇名是崇。
Feather guards have sternness; treasure writing has brilliance. Manifest and extend honored name; spread and display upper ritual. Exit their upright gate; from there peaceful thoroughfare. Neighboring houses extend gaze; sing it, dance it. Virtue Longevity Palace register and treasure enter hall gate—《Zheng'an》: southern mountain's solidity; imperial longevity without end. Supreme Pole's honor; imperial name is exalted.
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奉茲寶冊，於皇之宮。 皇則受之，於昭盛容。 太上皇帝出宮升御坐，《乾安》 〈（降坐同。）〉 聖明太上，天子有尊。 玉坐高拱，慈顏溫。 震禁嘉承，朝弁戶分。 盛禮縟典，邃古未聞。
Presenting this treasure register; at the august palace. Imperial rule receives it; at manifest abundant bearing. Grand Supreme Emperor exits palace, ascends imperial seat—《Qian'an》 Closing section delimiter (same for descending and seating). Sage and bright Grand Supreme; Son of Heaven has honor. Jade seat high arched; kind countenance warm and gentle. Thunder forbidden fine receiving; court caps, households divide. Abundant rites thick canon; remote antiquity never heard.
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太傅、中書令、侍中奉太上皇帝冊寶升殿，用《聖安》天錫伊嘏，地效其珍。 誕作寶典，奉於尊親。 爾公爾相，爾恭爾寅協舉令儀，遹臻厥成。 太傅、中書令、侍中奉太上皇后冊寶升殿，用《聖安》
Grand Tutor, Chief Minister, Palace Attendant present Grand Supreme Emperor register and treasure ascending hall—《Sheng'an》: heaven bestows great blessing; earth displays its treasures. Born and made treasure canon; presented to honored kin. You duke, you minister; you reverent, you diligent—together raise fine ritual; thereupon reach its accomplishment. Grand Tutor, Chief Minister, Palace Attendant present Grand Supreme Empress register and treasure ascending hall—《Sheng'an》
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坤載有元，乾行是順。 施生萬彙，厥德彌盛。 翼翼母道，讚我皇訓。 相維群公，奉典斯敬。 皇帝從太上皇后冊寶詣宮中，用《正安》大矣母慈，德備且純！ 思古齊敬，佐我皇文。
Kun bearing has origin; Qian movement is compliant. Spreading birth to ten thousand categories; its virtue more flourishing. Assiduous motherly Way; praising our imperial instruction. Mutually assisting all the dukes; presenting canon thereby reverent. Emperor follows Grand Empress Dowager register and treasure to palace—《Zheng'an》: great indeed motherly kindness; virtue complete and pure! Thinking antiquity together reverent; assisting our imperial culture.
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明章茂典，金玉其音。 帝親奉之，以翼以欽。 太上皇后出閣升御坐，用《坤安》 〈（降坐同。）〉 天相慈皇，慶臻壼闈。 徽柔內修，壽與天齊。 既承皇歡，載覿母儀。 懿典鴻名，永綏多祺。
Bright regulations abundant canon; metal and jade their sound. Emperor personally presents it; thereby wing, thereby reverent. Grand Empress Dowager exits pavilion, ascends imperial seat, uses 《Kun'an》 Closing section delimiter (same for descending and seating). Heaven assists kind empress; celebration reaches inner court. Emblem gentleness inner cultivation; longevity with heaven together. Already receiving imperial joy; loads viewing motherly model. Fine canon great name; forever peaceful many blessing.
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內侍舉太上皇后冊寶詣讀冊寶位，用《聖安》有美英瑤，於昭祥金。 為策為章，並著徽音。
Inner attendant raises Grand Empress Dowager register and treasure to read position—《Sheng'an》: there is fine splendid jade; at manifest auspicious metal. For policy for chapter; together displayed emblem sound.
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德聖而尊，備舉彌文。 億載萬年，永輔堯勳。
Virtue sage and honored; all raised more culture. Hundred million years, ten thousand years; forever assisting Yao's merit.