貞元新定釋教目錄 12.14

12.14

an imperial decree was issued, stating: "The literary phrasing and doctrinal meaning of the translations at Cien must be refined. Yu Zhining, Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs; Lai Ji, Director of the Secretariat; Xu Jingzong, Minister of Rites; Xue Yuanchao, Attendant Gentleman of the Yellow Gate; and Li Yifu, Attendant Gentleman of the Secretariat, are hereby ordered to review the texts from time to time, polishing them whenever improvements can be made. If scholars are needed, two or three individuals may be summoned at discretion." In the eleventh month of winter, the Empress was in difficult labor; taking refuge in the Three Jewels, she prayed for divine protection. The Dharma Master submitted a petition, saying: "The sacred body will surely remain peaceful and free from affliction. Moreover, that which is carried in the womb is a male child; once safely delivered, it is hoped that permission will be granted for him to become a monk." Imperial assent was granted. On the first day of that month,