The poem describing the counterattack is "The children of Jiangdong are so talented, and their comeback is unknown." It is a seven-character quatrain composed by Du Mu, a poet in the Tang Dynasty.
The original text is as follows:
The victorious and defeated soldiers have unexpected family affairs, and it is a man who is ashamed and endures shame. ?
The children of Jiangdong are so talented that their comeback is unknown.
Translation: Victory or defeat is a common matter for military strategists, and it is difficult to predict in advance. A true man is one who can endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens. Overlord of Western Chu, Jiangdong's descendants are full of talents. If they can regroup and fight back, it's hard to say who will win and who will lose when Chu and Han fight.
The three or four lines of this poem imagine that if Xiang Yu returns to Jiangdong to regroup, he might be able to make a comeback. This poem expresses regret for Xiang Yu's suicide, but the main meaning is to criticize him for not being good at seizing opportunities, not good at listening to other people's suggestions, and not good at recruiting and employing people.
Extended information:
The creative background of "Ti Wujiang Pavilion"
When Du Mu was appointed as the governor of Chizhou in the first year of Huichang (841), he passed by Wujiang Pavilion. Wrote this epic poem. One is said to have been written in the fourth year of Kaicheng (839).
The first sentence of the poem directly points out the common sense that victory and defeat are commonplace for military strategists, and implies that the key lies in how to deal with the issue, paving the way for the following. "Things are unexpected" means that victory or defeat cannot be predicted.
The second sentence emphasizes that only one who "bears shame" can be a "man". When Xiang Yu was frustrated, he became discouraged and committed suicide in shame. How could he be considered a real "man"? The word "man" is reminiscent of the overlord of Western Chu who claimed that his power was greater than mountains and rivers and that he was unparalleled in the world. Until his death, he had not found the reason for his failure. He just blamed it on "unfavorable times" and committed suicide in shame and anger. for his "hero" title.
Baidu Encyclopedia-"Ti Wujiang Pavilion"