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用牛羊玉器来供奉鬼神，不一定得到鬼神的保佑，只要君主的功业有根基，何必使用珍贵的祭品!
飞蓬之问，不在所宾；燕雀之集，道行不顾。
Offering cattle, sheep, and jade to ghosts and gods does not necessarily guarantee their protection, as long as the monarch's foundation is secure, what need is there for precious offerings!