廣弘明集 28.8

28.8

皇帝敬問太山朗和上。承叡德光時。飛聲東嶽。靈海廣淹。有生蒙潤。大人起世。善翼匡時。輒申經略。懸稟妙算。昔劉曜創荒戎狄繼業。元皇龍飛遂息江表。舊京淪沒神州傾蕩。蒼生荼蓼寄在左袵。每一念至嗟悼。朕心長驅魏趙掃平燕伐。今龍旗方興剋復洢洛。思與和上同養群生。至人通微。想明朕意。今遣使者。送五色珠像一驅。明光錦五十匹。象牙簟五領。金鉢五枚。到願納受。

The Emperor respectfully inquires after the Upādhyāya Lang of Mount Tai: We have heard that your sagely virtue shines upon the age, your renown resounding across the Eastern Peak. Your ocean of spirit is vast and deep, and living beings are bathed in its moisture. When a great person arises in the world, he skillfully assists and rectifies the times; as We now unfold military plans, We look afar to receive your wondrous reckonings. In the past, Liu Yao brought ruin to the borderlands, and the Rong and Di barbarians inherited his work; when Emperor Yuan arose like a dragon, he took refuge south of the Yangtze. The ancient capital was submerged, and the divine land was plunged into turmoil; the common people suffered hardships, left under foreign dress. Whenever this thought occurs to Us, Our heart sighs in sorrow. Driving deep into Wei and Zhao, We have swept away and pacified the Yan. Now Our dragon banners are rising to recover the Yi and Luo rivers, and We desire to join with the Upādhyāya in nurturing living beings. Since the ultimate person penetrates subtle matters, We trust you understand Our intention. We now dispatch an envoy to deliver an image decorated with five-colored pearls, fifty bolts of Mingguang brocade, five ivory mats, and five gold alms bowls. Upon arrival, may you deign to accept them.