辯正論 4.100

4.100

識懷溫敏。風儀遒逸。早標玉潤。夙擅金聲。而文綜九功。武苞七德。振天下之美譽。感海內之歡心。文宣高視於上京。僕射總知於時務。鼓腹擊壤人無怨聲。十年之中齊國大治。匡合之力楊公有焉。而博涉內外。兼閑孔釋。仁祠櫛比。列剎相望。法眾連衡。士女迴向。護持在意。民具爾瞻。

His intellect and temperament were warm and agile; his bearing and manner were vigorous and unrestrained. Early on he displayed the luster of jade; from youth he was famed for his golden voice. In writing he encompassed the nine achievements, and in military skill he embraced the seven virtues. He raised the fine renown of the realm and stirred the glad hearts within the seas. Emperor Wenxuan looked loftily upon the imperial capital, while the Vice Director was in general charge of current affairs. People drummed their bellies and struck the earth, with no voices of complaint; within ten years the Qi state was excellently governed, and the power to unite and correct was due to Lord Yang. Furthermore, he broadly traversed the internal and external [learnings], equally versed in Confucius and Śākya. Benevolent sanctuaries stood side by side like the teeth of a comb, and jeweled pagodas faced each other. Assemblies of the Dharma advanced shoulder to shoulder; men and women dedicated their merits. With protection of the Dharma in his heart, the people looked up to him.