This poem is from Du Fu's Shu Xiang, which expresses the poet's praise for Prime Minister Zhuge Liang and his regret for Zhuge Liang's bad start.
First, the original:
Where is the temple of the famous prime minister in a pine forest near the Silk City? The steps are dotted with green grass in spring, and birds are chirping happily under the leaves. The third call aggravated his state affairs, and he gave his sincerity to two generations. But before he conquered, he died, and since then the heroes have been crying on their coats.
Second, translation:
Where can I find Zhuge Liang ancestral hall in Wuhou? In the dense cypress forest on the outskirts of Chengdu. The green grass reflects the stone steps, but it is spring; The oriole separated by leaves is nothing more than a nice sound.
In order to unify the world, Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage, consulted Zhuge Liang, and assisted the old ministers of two generations of monarchs to be loyal. Unfortunately, he died before he won the final victory, which often makes future heroes feel tears in their skirts!
Third, appreciate:
These are a few sentences. The first sentence "Where is the Hall of Fame" is asking yourself. Using the word "prime minister" instead of "scholarly" makes people feel very cordial. In particular, the word "Qiu" in it shows that this trip is a purposeful visit, not a casual stroll; Because Du Fu first arrived in Chengdu and was unfamiliar with the geographical environment, he wrote such a word "Qiu".
This word search has rich meanings. It also strongly shows Du Fu's strong admiration and nostalgia for Zhuge Liang, and also shows that the Prime Minister's Temple is a place that poets have long yearned for and want to visit.
Introduction to Zhuge Liang:
Zhuge Liang (18 1 year ~234 10/October 8), born in Yang Du, Xuzhou (now yinan county, Linyi, Shandong), was an outstanding politician, strategist, essayist and calligrapher. When he was alive, he was named Hou of Wuxiang. After his death, he pursued loyalty to the marquis of Wuxiang. Because of its military ability, the Eastern Jin regime was posthumously named King Wu Xing.
Representative prose works include An Example and A Book of Commandments. He once invented the wooden ox, the flying horse, the Kongming lantern and so on, and transformed the crossbow, called Zhuge Lian crossbow, which can hit all targets with one crossbow. In the twelfth year (234), Yu Jianxing died in Wuzhangyuan (now Qishan, Baoji).
Liu Chan regarded him as a loyal minister, so later generations often referred to Zhuge Liang as a loyal minister and Zhuge Wuhou. Zhuge Liang did his best and died. He is a representative of loyal officials and wise men in China traditional culture.