Through the Dynasties · LD1

Xia

Primordial foundations of dynastic governance

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Classical Poetry

Orthodox classical Chinese poetry spanning archaic ballads to Tang regulated verse.4 works
  1. Song of Beating the EarthAnonymous (Archaic Elders) · Four-Character VerseWork at sunrise, rest at sundown. Dig wells for drink, plow fields for food. What has the emperor's power to do with me!
  2. Song of the Southern WindEmperor Shun · Four-Character VerseThe balmy Southern wind soothes the sorrow of my people; the timely Southern breeze enriches their wealth.
  3. Song of Waiting (Hou Ren Ge / Song of Tushan)Lady of Tushan (Attributed) · Four-Character VerseWaiting for the loved one, oh!
  4. Song of the Five SonsBrothers of Xia King Tai Kang · Four-Character VerseOur imperial ancestor gave the precept: The people are the root of a country; when the root is firm, the country is tranquil.