The original text and annotations of "Pang Xiangshou, the governor of Puzhou" are as follows:

Original text: Pang Xiangshou, the governor of Puzhou, was dismissed for corruption, and Chen Chang was in the Qin shogunate. The emperor took pity on him and wanted to obey him. Wei Zheng admonished: "The King of Qin has many people on his side, and he is afraid that everyone will rely on personal favors, which is enough to scare those who do good." The emperor accepted it happily and said to Xiang Shou: "I used to be the king of Qin, and I was the king of a house. Now that I am in a high position, I am the lord of the four seas. I cannot be alone with my old friend!" He was given silk and sent away, and Xiangshou left in tears.

Note: Puzhou: the name of an ancient state in present-day Shandong. Dismissal: dismissal from office. Chen: Say. King of Qin: Li Shimin was named King of Qin before proclaiming himself emperor. Above: Refers to Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. pity: sympathy. Admonish: to advise. To hold a high position: to be an emperor. Sihai: the world.

Translation of "Pang Xiangshou, the governor of Puzhou"

Pang Xiangshou, the governor of Puzhou, committed corruption and was dismissed from office. He wrote a memorial saying that he once worked in the shogunate of King Qin. Tang Taizong Li Shimin sympathized with him and wanted to obey his request and let him return to his post. Wei Zheng advised: There are many people around the King of Qin, and I am afraid that everyone will rely on personal favors, which is enough to scare good people.

The emperor happily adopted his opinion and said to Pang Xiangshou: When I was the king of Qin in the past, I was just the king of a palace; now as the emperor, I am the master of the world, and I cannot just favor my past friends. He was rewarded with silk coupons and let him go. Pang Xiangshou left in tears.

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