釋鑑稽古略續集 1.30

1.30

Guiyou, the tenth year of Zhiyuan; the ninth year of Xianchun of the Song: The Yuan siege of Xiangyang had lasted a long time. In the second month, they breached Fancheng. The General Commander Fan Tianshun sighed, saying, "In life, I was a minister of the Song; in death, I shall be a ghost of the Song." He then hanged himself at the place he was guarding. Xu Heng returned to Huaimeng. Cutting off worldly affairs, he lived constantly beneath the mountains, diligently disciplining himself, showing impartiality and affection completely, being orderly without severity. Within his domestic quarters it was like the imperial court, yet husband and wife treated each other like guests. In funerals and sacrifices, he followed ancient regulations entirely, and the people of Huaimeng were transformed by him (History).