While the supplanted transformationalism was not specifically Neo-Confucian, a central prop of the newly elevated emperorship affirmed a Han-dynasty contention that Zhu Xi had opposed.

We thank you for the pure white fire of his goodness, for the red sword of justice in his hand, for the love he bears his leal people.

That those proud Airies, bred whereas the scorching skie Doth sindge the sandie Wyldes of spicefull Barbarie;

Brought up as a gentleman, he was, if ever a man was. Ed’cated at no end of expense. Went into the Marshal’s house once to try a new piano for him. Played it, I understand, like one o’clock—beautiful! As to languages—speaks anything.