Thousand Characters

Chapter 33

[Original text]

A high crown accompanies the chariot, drives the hub and vibrates the tassels.Shilu is extravagant and rich, and his car is fat and light.

【Note】

Crown: a hat worn by noble men in ancient times.Chariot: originally refers to a light rickshaw used in ancient palaces, and later refers to the special vehicle for emperors and concubines.Hub: The axle hole in the center of the wheel is called the hub.Fat and light: It is the abbreviation of "fat horse and light fur".Fat horse light fur refers to riding a tall horse and wearing a fox fur coat. It is generally used to describe a rich and luxurious life.These four sentences describe in detail the luxurious life of the ancient ministers and their descendants.Before the Warring States period, the status of ministers and generals was hereditary. Generally, as long as their descendants did not break the law, they could successfully inherit the status of their parents and enjoy generous salaries according to different ranks.

【Interpretation】

These generals and ministers, wearing tall hats, accompanied the emperor and queen's chariots and horses on trips; they drove the chariots and horses, the reins in their hands and the ribbons on their hats fluttered in the wind, so majestic.Their children and grandchildren enjoy generous blessings and live a luxurious life; riding tall horses and wearing fox fur coats when they go out, they are really proud of their spring breeze.

(End of this chapter)