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I recall now that at the beginning of our retreat,
All things were different from those in ancient times.
Vile courtiers at the end were executed by process of law,
All those concerned in crimes were swept away.
We have not heard that at the decline of Hsia and Yin,
The Emperors themselves ordered the deaths of Mei and Tan.
In Chou and Han a new order was accomplished,
The Emperors Hsuan and Kuang were assuredly shining and wise.
The great commander Ch'en was valorous indeed,
Who with his crescent halberd stirred the loyalty of the people.
Without him the people would certainly have failed,
But now the country is saved.
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