A turquoise-ground iron-red 'imperial poem' table screen, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period | 清乾隆 綠松地礬紅御製詩插屏

This poem was penned by Emperor Qianlong in the 49th year of his reign (1784), titled "Bestowed upon the Governor-General of Liangjiang (Nanjing area), Sazai", which may be translated as:

For many years you've ruled the South with measured pace,

Skilled in governance, you've mended rivers with grace.

Yet, in all tasks, be ever vigilant and wise,

Do not slacken your own efforts, for complacency belies.

Fear not that scholars or warriors might their duties shirk,

Seek instead frugality among the people, as virtue's work.

Those who respect time, like Yan Pingzhong, earn their mark,

By rectitude and measure, as their guide—now, let us embark.

此詩為乾隆皇帝於四十九年（一七八四年）所作《賜兩江總督薩載》：

節度江南厯多歲，

練於吏治悉河工。

惟應益慎勤諸事，

勿以已知懈一躬。

不患士文武莫弛，

欲求民裕儉當崇。

久而敬者晏平仲，

絜矩為師爾我同。