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Master Fachang Yu brought up to master Nan the minister Chang's contemplation of the saying about circumstances of birth.

Fachang said, "Why not put an immediate end for him?"

Nan said, "Legs were drawn for a snake, but he didn't get a glimpse."

Fachang said, "How did you help him?"

Nan said, "Chewing up raw ginger, drinking up vinegar."

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