1. "The Turtle Lives Longevity" - Cao Cao of the Han Dynasty
The old man is in trouble and aims for a thousand miles; the martyr is full of ambition in his old age.
Translation: Although the old thousand-mile horse crouched beside the manger, the ambition is still galloping thousands of miles; even in the old age of the ambitious people, the spirit of hard work will never stop.
2. "The Prime Minister of Shu" - Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty
Died before leaving the army, which made the hero burst into tears.
Translation: It is a pity that he died of illness in the army when he went out to attack Wei Wei, which often made the heroes of all ages wet their clothes with emotion.
3. "Five Poems of Indignation·Part 1" - Lu You of the Song Dynasty
I stood on the Great Wall and said that I was empty, and my temples were already stained in the mirror.
Translation: I remember when I compared myself to the Great Wall and made great ambitions to eliminate border troubles for my motherland. Nowadays, the hair on the temples is as old as frost, and hopes for the Northern Expedition and recovery are all empty talk.
4. "Leave Farewell to the King to Serve Yuwei" - Meng Haoran of the Tang Dynasty
How can we treat ourselves in silence? We will return to the sky. I want to find fragrant grass, but I regret not meeting my old friend.
Who knows who is lying on the road? Good friends are rare in the world. You should only stay lonely and cover the door of your hometown.
Translation: What are you waiting for in such loneliness? I come home disappointed every day. I wanted to find the secluded mountains and forests to hide away in, but it was a pity that I had to be separated from my old friends. Who in power can quote me? There are very few knowledgeable people in the world. You should just stay lonely this whole life, close the Shangchai Gate and isolate yourself from the world.
5. "Xiaozhong Mountain·The cicadas couldn't stop chirping in the cold last night" - Yue Fei of the Song Dynasty
The white head is for fame, and the old pines and bamboos in the old mountains hinder the return journey.
Translation: Contribute to the country and leave a lasting legacy, and your head will be covered with frost and stars even when you are still young. The pines and bamboos in the home mountain are green and old, and the voices of helpless peace talks block the return journey.