The sentences in Du Fu's Shu Xiang that highly summarize and evaluate Zhuge Liang's great achievements in his life are: the third summons weighted him with affairs of state and and to two generations he gave his true heart.
Vernacular translation: Liu Bei paid attention to the thatched cottage in order to unify the world, asked Zhuge Liang, and assisted the old ministers of two generations of monarchs to be loyal.
These two poems express Du Fu's praise for Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu Han Dynasty, for his great talent, his assistance to the two dynasties and his loyalty to the country. The poet summed up Zhuge Liang's life experiences, political ideals and contributions to the country in a highly concise language.
"the third summons weighted him with affairs of state" is reminiscent of "three visits to the humble abode" and "decision-making in Longzhong". "and to two generations he gave his true heart" is even more reminiscent of Zhuge Liang's assistance to Liu Bei, the former ruler, and Liu Chan, who took two rivers and built the Shu Han, and Bai Di entrusted orphans and assisted Liu Chan.
Extended information:
1. The original of Shu Xiang
was written by Du Fu in the Tang Dynasty?
where is the temple of the famous Premier? In a deep pine grove near the City of Silk.
with the green grass of spring colouring the steps, and birds chirping happily under the leaves.
the third summons weighted him with affairs of state, and to two generations he gave his true heart.
but before he could conquer, he was dead, and heroes have wept on their coats ever since.
2. Vernacular translation:
Where can I find the ancestral hall of Zhuge Liang, the marquis of Wu? In the dense cypress forest outside Chengdu.
The green grass reflects the spring scenery on the steps, and the orioles on the trees sing softly across the branches.
Liu Bei paid attention to the thatched cottage in order to unify the world, consulted Zhuge Liang, and assisted the old ministers of two generations of monarchs to be loyal.
It's a pity that he died before he got the final victory, which often made the heroes of future generations feel sad and wet their skirts!
Zhuge Liang can be said to have tried his best, remained faithful and tried his best to be an "old minister". Through the poet's affectionate poems, Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of "loyalty, followed by death", and his inspiring power to future generations, can be fully reflected and touched.