官刻 六諭衍義 乾 / Explanation of the six dicta, vol. 1

This is a re-edited version of the book Liuyu Yanyì (Jpn. Rikuyu Engi), written by Fan Hong (Jpn., Han Kō) from Zhejiang Province in the late 16th century. In the text of this re-edited version are some reading aides added by Ogyū Sorai. Completed in 1721. The first volume out of two. It consists of Jo (Foreword), Jyo (Foreword 2), Jijo (Preface), and the text. The heading title of Jo is Kankoku Rikuyu Engi (Government-issued Rikuyu Engi). The first volume describes the following three lessons: "be filial to your parents," "respect your elders," and "live in harmony with fellow villagers," out of six lessons (Liuyu/Oki., Rikuyu). (Updated on July 30, 2015)