伤寒这种疾病，其传变方式各不相同。在瞬息之间，便决定了病人的生死。专门研究此道的医生，往往在此处感到困惑或失误。我观看了古虞人廷尉陈彦材君所赠送的《金镜录》。元代敖氏确立了辨察三十六种舌象图谱的方法，法则详细对应证候，证候附有方剂，内容明白简要。这可以使医者通过观察舌形来诊察脉象，由粗浅而达到精微，使砭石与药剂精准地作用于深重的病位（膏肓），将生死之决断寄托于呼吸之间。它并不显得艰难，却能迅速应对病情变化。即使病人所在地区缺乏良医，也有据可依，从而容易施治。那些未能痊愈的情况，大概归因于天命吧。确实如此，这是治疗伤寒家的捷径。于是刻印此书以广泛传播。优秀的医生就像优秀的宰相一样。传承得当，就不会误天下百姓的生命。掌管人生死的人啊，请以此为鉴吧！请以此为鉴吧！
The disease of Shanghan (Cold Damage) varies in its transmission and transformation. Within a fleeting moment, life and death are decided. Physicians specializing in this field often struggle with this aspect. I have observed the *Jin Jing Lu* (Golden Mirror Record) presented to me by Chen Yancai, a former Tingwei (Minister of Justice) from ancient Yushu. The Yuan dynasty scholar Ao established thirty-six tongue diagnosis diagrams. The methods are detailed and correspond to syndromes, while the syndromes are accompanied by prescriptions. The content is clear and concise, enabling physicians to examine the pulse by observing the tongue's form, progressing from the coarse to the refined, and administering acupuncture and herbal remedies precisely to critical areas (Gaohuang). It places the determination of life and death within the span of a breath. It is not difficult to master, yet it effectively responds to sudden changes. Even if patients lack access to skilled physicians in their locality, they will have a reference to rely on, making treatment easier. Cases that do not recover may be attributed to Heaven's will. Indeed, this is a shortcut for practitioners of Shanghan. Therefore, it has been printed to facilitate its widespread dissemination. A virtuous physician is like a virtuous chancellor. If transmitted correctly, the lives of the common people will not be endangered. Those who hold the power over life and death should take this as a warning! Take this as a warning!
Summer of the Jiwu Year of the Jiajing Era
Tang Shao'en of Xishu, styled Duzhai, respectfully recorded.
Proofread and published by Ma Chongru of Beihai, Yaogang.