Grandly lofty are the mountains, With their large masses reaching to the heavens. From those mountains, by God's decree, came forth the princes of Fu and Shan. Fu and Shan Are the support of Kau, Screens to all the states, Diffusing (their influence) over the four quarters of the kingdom.

Full of activity is the chief of Shan, And the king would employ him to continue the services (of his fathers), With his capital in Hsieh, Where he should be a pattern to the states of the south. The king gave charge to the earl of Shao, To arrange all about the residence of the chief of Shan, Where he should do what was necessary for the regions of the south, And where his posterity might maintain his merit.

Of the services of the chief of Shan The foundation was laid by the earl of Shao, Who first built the walls (of his city), And then completed his hall. When the hall was completed, wide and grand, The king conferred on the chief of Shan Four noble steeds, With the hooks for the trappings of the breast-bands, glittering bright.