Annals of Emperor An, Part 3
[The six first years of the Yixi era. From JS010]
[Yixi 1, 15 February 405 – 4 February 406]
1st Year of Yixi [“Righteous Splendour”], Spring, 1st Month [15 February – 16 March], the Emperor was at Jiangling. The Grand Warden of Nanyang, Lu Zongzhi, rose with righteous troops, and assaulted and routed Xiangyang.
On jichou [21 February], Liu Yi stayed at Matou. Huan Zhen used the Emperor to garrison at Jiangjin.
On xinmao [23 February], Zongzhi routed Zhen's General Wen Kai at Zuoxi. He advanced to stay at Ji'nan, and was defeated by Zhen.
The General who Raises the Martial, Liu Daogui, struck Huan Qian, and ran him off. The Driving Carriage returned to propriety. The Emperor and the King of Langye favoured Daogui's ship.
On wuxu [2 March], a decree said:
We, though lacking in virtue, in early years succeeded to the vast thread. [We] were not able to mend gloriously far and near, and prevent and stop the faithless villain. The disobedient subject Huan Xuan exploited feuds and indulged in chaos. He then falsely deceived Heaven and Man, and usurped and occupied the furthest rank.
[We] relied on the General of the Headquarter Army, Yu, his loyalty and martial ability peerless beyond, his sincerity ahead exceeding all the old. Managing the plan and starting to act, the virtuous and worthy helped his covenant. They wiped off the tears and pledged [to?] the multitudes, righteous gentlemen feeling in their hearts.
For that reason white-edged halberds brandished as one. The huge sly [one] ran off and dispersed, three led stately and powerful, the greatly loathed one conferred his head. But the recalcitrant arouse, careless and heedless, and inherited the malfeasance in Jing and Ying. Fortunately, Heaven blessed the altars of soil and grain, the righteous banners began to triumph, the deceitful disciples dispersed in defeat, We gained to return to propriety. This then is [?] numinous of the ancestral temple, the achievements of diligent kings. Why are We, a single person, alone enjoying this blessing? Thinking to with the myriad millions to favour this beginning again [?].
Thus a great amnesty, change the inaugural, only those with Xuan and Zhen's grandfather and the same faction will not have the absolving regulation. Bestow on the hundred officials two levels of noble rank, on widowers, orphans, the solitary grain, five hu per person, and a great celebration for five days.
2nd Month, dingsi [31 March], the temporary government prepared the Driving Carriage's legal cart, and welcomed the Emperor in Jiangling.
The Grand Warden of Hongnong, Dai Ningzhi, the Master of Accounts who Establishes Power, Xu Huizi, and others planned rebellion, they were sentenced to execution.
The Army Advisor who Pacifies the West, Qiao Zong, murdered the General who Pacifies the West and Inspector of Yi province, Mao Qu, and used Shu to rebel.
3rd Month [15 April – 14 May], Huan Zhen assaulted Jiangling. The Inspector of Jing province, Sima Xiuzhi, fled to Xiangyang. The General who Establishes Power, Liu Huaisu, punished Zhen, and beheaded him.
The Emperor arrived from Jiangling.
On yiwei [28 April], the hundred officials went to the palace to request punishment. A decree said:
This is not a transgression of the various ministers. Thus return and lead the posts.
On wuxu [1 May], began a three day mourning for Exemplarious August Empress, presided at the Western Hall.
Liu Yu, He Wuji, and others inflexibly petitioned to yield their ranks. Did not permit it.
On gengzi [3 May], used the King of Langye, Dewen, as Great Marshal, the King of Wuling, Zun, as Grand Guardian, promoted the General of the Headquarter Army, Liu Yu, as Palace Attendant, General of Chariots and Cavalry, and Commander-in-Chief of All Army Affairs of Centre and Outside.
On jiachen [7 May], a decree said:
Recently, after the state's difficulties, people and things were exhausted and broken, ordinary worship and service were still not changed back to the old. How, by observing people's similar wounds, Yu and Tang admonitions for returning beyond [?]. Can tally measures, reduce and save.
Summer, 4th Month [15 May – 12 June], Liu Yu turned back to headquarter at Jingkou.
On wuchen [31 May], a farewell ceremony at the Eastern Hall.
5th Month, guiwei [15 June], banned tabby silk doors [?] and chaupar.
The General who Roam and Strikes, the King of Zhangwu, Xiu, [and] the Inspector of Yi province, Sima Guizhi, planned rebellion. Sentenced them to execution.
Huan Xuan's former generals Huan Liang, Fu Hong, and Diao Yu robbed Xiang province. The wardens and generals struck and ran them off.
Autumn, 8th Month, jiazi [24 September], enfeoffed the King of Linchuan's son Xiuzhi, as King of Kuaiji.
Winter, 11th Month [7 December – 5 January], Qifu Qiangui attacked Chouchi. The Duke of Chouchi, Yang Sheng, greatly routed him.
This Year, King Wuzhao of Liang, Xuansheng, dispatched envoys to offer and petition to declare allegiance.
[Yixi 2, 4 February 406 – 24 January 407]
2nd Year, Spring, 1st Month [4 February – 5 March], the Inspector of Yi province, Sima Rongqi, struck Qiao Zong's general Qiao Ziming at Baidi, and routed him.
Summer, 5th Month [2 June – 1 July], enfeoffed the King of Gaomi's son Falian as King of Gaomi.
Autumn, 7th Month [1 August – 29 August], the Inspector of Liang# province, Yang Zijing committed a crime, and was sentenced to execution.
Winter, 10th Month [28 October – 26 November], debated the achievements in the restoration. Enfeoffed the General of Chariots and Cavalry, Liu Yu, as Duke of Yuzhang commandery, the General who Consoles the Army, Liu Yi, as Duke of Nanping commandery, the General of the Right, He Wuji, Duke of Ancheng commandery, for the remainder rewarded each proportionally.
On jihai [29 November?], used the General of the Left, Kong Anguo, as Supervisor of the Left of the Masters of Writing.
12th Month [26 December – 24 January], robbers killed the Grand Warden of Lingling, Ruan Ye.
[Yixi 3, 25 January 407 – 12 February 408]
3rd Year, Spring, 2nd Month, jiyou [3 March], the General of Chariots and Cavalry, Liu Yu, came to court.
Executed the Grand Warden of Dongyang, Yin Zhongwen, the Colonel of the Southern Man, Yin Shuwen, the Grand Warden of Jinling, Yin Daoshu, and the Grand Warden of Yongjia, Luo Qiu.
On jichou [12 April], a great amnesty. Removed the ban on alcohol.
Summer, 5th Month [21 June – 20 July], great floods.
6th Month [21 July – 18 August], Yao Xing's general Helian Bobo, usurpingly declared [himself] Heavenly King in Shuofang, the state titled Xia.
Autumn, 7th Month, wuxu [19 August], New Moon, an eclipse of the sun [OK].
The King of Runan, Zunzhi, committed a crime, and was sentenced to execution.
8th Month [18 September – 17 October], dispatched the General of the Best of the Army, Liu Jingxuan, to Hold the Tally, and Oversee All Army Affairs of Conquering Shu.
Winter, 11th Month [16 December – 13 January], Helian Bobo greatly routed Tufa Rutan. Rutan ran to Nanshan.
This Year, Gao Yun and Feng Ba killed Murong Xi, Yun was usurpingly enthroned as Emperor.
[Yixi 4, 13 February 408 – 31 January 409]
4th Year, Spring, 1st Month, jiachen [21 February], used the King of Langye, Dewen, to act as Minister over the Masses, the General of Chariots and Cavalry, Liu Yu, as Inspector of Yang province, Recording the Affairs of the Masters of Writing.
On gengshen [8 March], the Palace Attendant and Grand Guardian, the King of Wuling, Zun, passed away.
Summer, 4th Month [11 May – 9 June], the Cavalier in Regular Attendance and Supervisor of the Left of the Masters of Writing, Kong Anguo, passed on.
On jiawu [10 June?], promoted the Master of Writing of the Personnel Section, Meng Chang, to be Supervisor of the Left of the Masters of Writing.
Winter, 11th Month, xinmao [4 December], thunder.
The Inspector of Liang# province, Yang Siping, committed a crime, and was thrown away in the market place.
On guichou [26 December], a great wind uprooted trees.
This Month [4 December – 1 January], Tufa Rutan usurped the throne as King of Liang.
12th Month [2 January – 31 January], the King of Chenliu, Cao Lingdan, passed away.
[Yixi 5, 1 February 409 – 19 February 410]
5th Year, Spring, 1st Month, xinmao [2 February], a great amnesty.
On gengxu [21 February], used the General who Consoles the Army, Liu Yi, Opening Office with the Same Ceremonies as the Three Ministers; promoted the General who Assists the State, He Wuji, to General who Garrisons the South.
On gengxu [21 February], in Xunyang the earth shook.
2nd Month [3 March – 31 March], Murong Chuo's general Murong Xingzong robbed Suyu. The Grand Warden of Yangping, Liu Qianzai, and the Grand Warden of Nanyang, Zhao Yuan were both captured by traitors.
3rd Month, jihai [11 April], great snow, covering the earth several chi thick.
The General of Chariots and Cavalry, Liu Yu, led the host to attack Murong Chao.
Summer, 6th Month, bingyin [7 July], shaking at the Great Temple.
Liu Yu greatly routed Murong Chao at Linqu.
Autumn, 7th Month [28 July – 26 August], Yao Xing's general Qifu Qiangui usurpingly declared [himself] King of Xiliang at Yuanchuan.
9th Month, wuchen [7 September?], Li Ban regicided Gao Yun. Yun's general Feng Ba attacked Ban, and killed him. Ba usurped the throne of King, still titled Yan.
Winter, 10th Month [25 October – 22 November], Wei's King of Qinghe, Shao, regicided his ruler Gui.
[Yixi 6, 20 February 410 – 8 February 411]
6th Year, Spring, 1st Month, dinghai [25 March], Liu Yu attacked Murong Chao, and vanquished him. The land of Qi was wholly pacified.
This Month [20 February – 20 March], the Inspector of Guang province, Lu Xun, rebelled, and robbed Jiang province.
3rd Month [20 April – 18 May], Tufa Rutan and Juqu Mengxun fought at Qiongquan. Rutan achieved defeat.
On renshen [9 May], the General who Garrisons the South and Inspector of Jinag province, He Wuji, and Xun fought in Yuzhang. The kingly host achieved defeat, He Wuji died there.
Summer, 4th Month [19 May – 17 June], the Inspector of Qing province, Zhuge Changmin, the Inspector of Yan province, Liu Fan, and the Inspector of Bing province, Liu Daolian, therefore entered to guard the Imperial City.
5th Month, bingzi [12 July], great wind, uprooting wood.
On wuzi [error for wuwu, 24 June?], the General of Guards, Liu Yi, and Lu Xun fought at Sangluo Island. The kingly host achieved defeat.
The Supervisor of the Left of the Masters of Writing, Meng Chang, was afraid, and killed himself.
On jiwei [25 June], a great amnesty.
On yichou [1 July], Xun arrived at Huaikou, inside and outside stern precautions. The Grand Marshal, the King of Langye, Dewen, was Commander-in-Chief of All Army Affairs of the Palace City, staying at the City August Hall, the Grand Commandant, Liu Yu, stayed at Shitou, the King of Liang, Zhenzhi, garrisoned Nanye Gate, the General of the Best of the Army, Liu Jingxuan, garrisoned the northern suburbs, the General who Assists the State, Meng Huaiyu, garrisoned the southern bank, the General who Establishes the Martial, Wang Zhongde, garrisoned Yuecheng. The General who Broadens the Martial, Liu Huaimo, garrisoned the Jianyang Gate. At Huaikou, built the Zhapu, Yaoyuan, and Tingwei Ramparts to resist him.
On bingyin [2 July], shook the Great Temple's roof ornaments [“owl tails”].
Autumn, 7th Month, gengshen [25 August], Lu Xun escaped and ran.
On jiazi [29 August], sent the General who Assists the State, Wang Zhongde, the Grand Warden of Guangchuan, Liu Zhong, the Interior Clerk of Hejian, and others to lead the multitudes to pursue him.
This Month [16 August – 14 September], Lu Xun robbed Jing province. The Inspector, Liu Daogui, the Inspector of Yong province, Lu Zongzhi, and others defeated him. Also routed Xu Daofu at Huarong, the traitors again ran to Xunyang.
8th Month [15 September – 13 October], Yao Xing's general Huan Qian robbed Jiangling. Liu Daogui defeated him.
Winter, 11th Month [12 December – 10 January], the Shu traitor Qiao Zong captured Badong, The defending generals Wen Zuo and Shi Yanzu died there.
12th Month, renchen [24 January], Liu Yu routed Lu Xun in Yuzhang.
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