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o more;
A noble prince stood forth; for aye renowned
As one who died to save his forbears' shame。
With grievous mien and falling tears he bowed
His head; declaring his intent to die。
While such a memory lingers none may say
That the Han Dynasty has perished。
When the Latter Ruler knew of the death of his son; he sent people to bury him。
Soon the main body of the Wei army came。 The Latter Ruler and all his courtiers to the number of sixty went out three miles from the north gate to bow their heads in submission; the Latter Ruler binding himself with cord and taking a coffin with him。 But Deng Ai with his own hands loosened the bonds and raised the Latter Ruler from the ground。 The coffin was burned。 Then the victorious leader and the vanquished Emperor returned into the city side by side。
Wei's legions entered Shu;
And the ruler thereof saved his life
At the price of his honor and his throne。
Huang Hao's vicious counsels had brought disaster
Against which Jiang Wei's efforts were vain。
How bright shone the loyalty of the faithful one!
How noble was the grandson of the First Ruler!
Alas! It led him into the way of sorrow。
And the plans of the First Ruler;
Excellent and far…reaching。
Whereby he laid the foundations of a mighty state;
Were brought to nought in one day。
The mon people rejoiced at the magnanimity of Deng Ai; and met the returning cavalcade with burning incense and flowers。 The title of General of the Flying Cavalry was given to the Latter Ruler and other ranks were given to the ministers who had surrendered。
Deng Ai requested the Latter Ruler to issue one more proclamation from the Palace to reassure the peo
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