【原文】 地之守在城，城之守在兵，兵之守在人，人之守在粟；故地不辟，则城不固。有身不治，奚待于人？有人不治，奚待于家？有家不治，奚待于乡？有乡不治，奚待于国？有国不治，奚待于天下？ 《权修》

 

【汉解】 国土的保障在于城池，城池的保障在于军队，军队的保障在于人民，而人民的保障在于粮食。因此，土地不开辟，就会造成城池不巩固。君主不能治理自身。怎么能治理别人？不能治人，怎能治家？不能治家，怎能治乡？不能治乡，怎能治国？不能治国，怎能治理天下？

 

【英译】The preservation of territory depends on walls; the preservation of walls depends on arms. The preservation of arms depends on men, and the preservation of men depends on grain.  Therefore, unless a territory is brought under cultivation , its walls will not be secure. Accordingly, if the sovereign does not appreciate what is essential, nonessential production will not be prohibited. If it is not prohibited, the people will neglect their seasonal work and treat lightly the benefits of Earth. If they treat lightly the benefits of Earth, it is impossible to expect the fields to be cultivated and the granaries to be full.