Shu in the Field

The preface to "Shu Yu Tian" says: This poem satirizes Duke Zhuang of Zheng. Shu Duan resided in the capital city, maintaining his armor and training his soldiers, acting under the pretext of going hunting. Yet the people of the capital loved him and attached themselves to him.

When Shu Duan went out hunting, the lanes were as if there were no residents. Could it be that there were truly no residents? Only that none of them matched Shu Duan, who was indeed beautiful and benevolent.

When Shu Duan went out winter hunting, the lanes were as if there were no one drinking wine. Could it be that there were truly no one drinking wine? Only that none of them matched Shu Duan, who was indeed beautiful and kind.

When Shu Duan went to the open country, the lanes were as if there were no one riding horses. Could it be that there were truly no one riding horses? Only that none of them matched Shu Duan, who was indeed beautiful and majestic.

"Shu Yu Tian" has three stanzas, each of five lines.