《古谣谚》·卷九

時人為丁午語

宋書武帝紀

勿跋扈。付丁【午】。

Ding Wu was someone who was physically strong. He was the ultimate hit man of his time. These words are just saying that one should watch out not to be too demanding and manipulating or else Ding Wu might be brought to set one straight.

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讀曲歌

宋書樂志

死罪劉領軍。誤殺劉第四。

A song referring to how Prince Yi Kang was executed because of general Liu’s wrongdoing.

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元嘉中謠言

宋書符瑞志

錢唐當出天子。

A rumor about how there would be an emperor who would be enthroned at Qian Tang, which was in fact a mistake for Chan Tang (a Zen meditation hall).

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永光初謠言

宋書符瑞志

湘州出天子。

A rumor stating how there would be an emperor coming out of Xiang Zhou.

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民間為謝靈運謠

宋書五行志一

四人挈衣裙。三人捉作席。

A folk song referring to how Xie Ling Yun was not too prudent inchoosing those with whom he associated.