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Ancient Classics -> Shang Shu -> Shang Shu -> Pan Geng III -> 16

Oh!
ye chiefs of regions, ye heads of departments, all ye, the hundreds of officers,
would that ye had a sympathy,(with my people)!
I will exert myself in the choice and guiding of you; do ye think reverently of my multitudes.
I will not employ those who are-fond of, enriching themselves;
but will use and revere those who are vigorously, yet reverently, labouring for the lives and increase of the people, nourishing them and planning for their enduring settlement.
I have now brought forward and announced to you my mind, whom I approve and whom I disallow; let none of you but reverence (my will).
Do not seek to accumulate wealth and precious things,
but in fostering the life of the people, seek to find your merit.
Reverently display your virtue in behalf of the people.
。」 For ever maintain this one purpose in your hearts.'


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