齊侯問於晏子曰:「當今之時,諸侯孰危?
The marquis of Qi said to Yanzi, “Which among the vassal states is most in danger at the present time?” “Ju will surely perish” was the reply.
」對曰:「莒其亡乎!
“For what reason?” asked the marquis.
」公曰:「奚故?
“Its territory is being invaded by Qi, and its goods are being appropriated by Jin; that is why it will perish,” said Yanzi.
」對曰:「地侵於齊,貨謁於晉,是以亡也。」
Xi Ci Foresees That Hán and Wey Will Turn against Zhi