釋氏稽古略 4.412

4.412

The bingyin year, the second year of Xianchun [1266]. The dingmao year, the third year [1267]. Posthumous honors were bestowed: Zeng Shen was made Duke of the State of Bing, and Kong Ji Duke of the State of Yi, to be accompanied in sacrifice with the ancient sage; Zhuansun Shi was made Duke of the State of Chen, raised to the rank of the Ten Philosophers. Jia Sidao was promoted to Manager of Important Affairs of the State and Military and Duke of the State of Wei. The Emperor addressed him as "Master-Minister," and the entire realm addressed him as "Master Councilor" (Songjian). The wuchen year, the fourth year [1268]. The jisi year, the fifth year [1269]. The gengwu year, the sixth year [1270], the second month. One day the Emperor asked Sidao, saying: "The siege of Xiangyang has lasted three years; what shall we do?" Councilor Jia said: "The northern troops have already retreated. From whom did Your Majesty hear this?" The Emperor said: "Just now a palace lady mentioned it." Councilor Jia interrogated and killed her. From then on, no one dared to speak of border affairs before the Emperor (Xu Song tongjian).