Chu Tom Sharp

Late in life, Duke Wen of Wei began work on the Chu palace. The palace and residence were built to align with the sunlight. They planted hazel, chestnut, catalpa, paulownia, and lacquer trees, since musical instruments could be made from these. Today if you stand on the hillside above the city, you can see the palace, residence, and halls, echoing the shape of Jing Mountain. Descend to enjoy the mulberry tree orchards. When the rainy season began, the Duke gathered the farmers. They planted orchards of mulberry trees, for their fruit and to breed silkworms. These were men of profound intelligence, with good hearts, who worked hard to protect the people.

定之方中 诗经

定之方中，作于楚宫。 揆之以日，作于楚室。 树之榛栗，椅桐梓漆，爰伐琴瑟。 升彼虚矣，以望楚矣。 望楚与堂，景山与京。 降观于桑。卜云其吉，终焉允臧。 灵雨既零，命彼倌人。 星言夙驾，说于桑田。 匪直也人，秉心塞渊。騋牝三千。