ad been destroyed。 Next Yuan Shu usurped the imperial style； and his brother Yuan Shao played the man of might and valor in the land of Yejun。 Liu Biao occupied Jingzhou； and Lu Bu seized and held Xuzhou。 Thus rebels have arisen in the land like swarm of wasps and bold spirits have followed their own will； to the danger of the supreme dignity and the peril of the people。
〃Then the Founder of Wei； Emperor Cao； swept away rebellion in eight directions； purged the land； and restored order。 All hearts turned to him in gratitude； and the people of the four quarters admired his virtue。 He gained his position by no manifestation of force： It was simply the will of Heaven。 His son and successor； Emperor Pi； was wise and warlike； adequate to the great heritage and fitted to wield supreme power。 Wherefore； in accordance with the will of Heaven and the desires of humans； and following the example of the earliest emperors； he took his place as arbiter of the Central Government； whereby the myriad countries are ordered and governed。 Can any maintain that it was not the desire of Heaven and the wish of the people？
＇e＇ Guan Zhong was priminister of Duke Huan of Qi。 Guan Zhong made Qi a powerful state during the Spring and Autumn period。 。。。。。
＇e＇ Yue Yi was a great general of Yan。 Yue Yi helped Yan overe Qi； which was a dominant state during the Warring States period。 。。。。。
〃Noble Sir； you are a man of natural talent and acquired attainments； worthy； you say yourself； to be pared with Guan Zhong* and Yue Yi*。 Why then place yourself in opposition to the decree of Heaven and turn away from the desire of humankind to do this thing？ You cannot be ignorant of the wise old saying： 'He who accords with the Heaven shall flourish； while he who opposes shall be