《安道登茂材异等科》

Nearby, Mr. Chun Jun\'s official position was ignoble and corrupt. All the officials were merely chosen for their meager salaries, given such positions as a reluctant favor. While setting the rules for the selection, they required everything to be novel and unusual; the sounds were divided into clear and turbid. They prided themselves on their high talents and as a result became the laughing stock of everyone because of their pairing and matching. The brightategies of Dong Zhongshu were discarded, and his work was no longer accepted. Every year, from the shaky beginnings of the officials\' careers, most of what they acquired was superficial and lacking in real quality. Alas, the floating and Stuart of people like this cannot realize their own strategic mistakes. The Six Classics were hung on the eastern wall, and the Three Histories were placed high on the shelves; these people were trivially discussing the carvings and inscriptions and worked just to pedantically copy them. They accompanies the masses and obtained official positions one by one, thinking they had obtained good fortune. They thought they were as safe as a sparrow in the nest, but realistically they were about to lose their property and food. The grand Zhang Anshi had studied the Confucian classics since he was young. Three times he took part in the Ministry of Rites examinations but refused to reveal his true abilities. He was ashamed to follow the crowd, he was shamed to compete with them. He was willing to reveal his exceptional abilities, and remembered his original pure ambition. As an instructor of the three virtuous men in literature, he was recognized as a leader among the Confucian scholars. Everyone was crying and shouting, but only he was able to judge them rightly. Jade and stone were mixed together, but only he could recognize the pure jade. He was recommended to the emperor; this talent was good enough to build the country with. So, because of his ability, he was selected three times for high positions. His colleagues and subordinates respected him, considering him like an emperor. Considering historical events from ancient times to now, his name can be praised. He wrote with the speed of 10,000 words a day, with the precision of choosing the best. His discussions on ancient and modern history are worth praising. By studying the causes of disasters, he was able to determine the reality and correct the mistakes. He spoke directly to save the errors of the king, and his dangerous arguments criticized the suffering of the people. The emperor read his memorials with wonder and admiration. He sighed at meeting him late, and happily talked about his times. Zhang Anshi was given a high rank with special favor. Liuxia was sad about the deprivations of the Han Wu period, and emptied the Way of Zhongshu. Thinking again about the Wen Zong court, Liu Xu had an unlucky fate. Having talent without meeting the right time, he could only embrace his sincerity. Our ruler has inherited a great foundation, which makes all kings ashamed. Everything is receiving the auspiciousness of peace, and all four barbarians are following the Chinese calendar. Virtuous people have reached their time, but their talent was overlapping and conflicting. After one interview, the relation between the ruler and the subject was very close. I congratulate the wisdom of my ruler in choosing excellent talent. I am sad that such talent has met a good time. Alexander\'s actions: take the grand temples in consideration, hold the pivot firmly. Make literature pure for reproduction, faith for the people. The Five Emperors are beyond reach, Zhou Wang is far away.