」穆公曰：「子何以言之？
“In choosing a location for his fief,” said Xin Li, “the Duke of Zhou settled on Qufu, whereas Tai-gong settled on Yingqiu.
」辛櫟對曰：「周公擇地而封曲阜，太公擇地而封營丘。
爵土等，其地不若營丘之美，人民不如營丘之眾。
The titles and territories were equal, but the land he chose was not as fertile as that of Yingqiu, and the people there were not as numerous.
不徒若是，營丘又有天固。
Not only that, Yingqiu was also situated so as to enjoy natural protection.” Lord Mu was ashamed at heart when he heard these words and was unable to respond.
」穆公心慚，不能應也。
辛櫟趨而出，南宮邊子入，穆公具以辛櫟之言語南宮邊子。
Xin Li then hurried out, and Nangong Bianzi29 came in. Lord Mu repeated to Bianzi everything that Xin Li had said.