釋鑑稽古略續集 1.35

1.35

In the second month, there were sunspots, as large as chicken eggs, which agitated against one another for a long time. Prime Minister Wen Tianxiang often said, "Perishing with the state—this is the heart of a real man." The Yuan soldiers took Tianxiang north. The tide of the Qiantang River did not arrive for three days. At that time, the Yuan troops were stationed along the river sands; the people of Hangzhou had rejoiced at this, but the tide failed to arrive. In the third month, Bayan of the Yuan entered Lin'an, erected the banners and drums of the commanding general, and received the Song emperor, empress dowager, and officials, escorting them to the capital for an audience. Yao Shu was benevolent, forgiving, respectful, and reverent, never suspecting others of deceit; whenever he deliberated with someone, he gave loyal counsel, and all respected him. At that time he was appointed as an Academician of the Hanlin Academy. When the Song attendants and scholars arrived at Shangdu, Shu was ordered to appoint them to offices in accordance with their learning and conduct.