Although the tortoise lives long, the original text: Although the tortoise lives long, there is still time; The snake rides the fog and eventually turns to dust. The old horse crouches, aiming at thousands of miles; The martyrs were full of courage in their later years. The surplus and contraction period is not only in the sky; Blessings that nourish grace can last forever. I am glad to use this poem to express my inner desire.
Although the tortoise has a long life, its life will eventually come to an end; Although Teng snake can break through clouds and fog, it will eventually die and turn to dust. Although the old swift horse is squatting by the manger, its ambition is still to gallop thousands of miles; Even in old age, people who aim high will not stop trying to make progress. The length of a person's life is not just determined by heaven; Take care of your body and mind, and you will live longer. Very lucky. Use singing to express your thoughts and feelings.
Creation background
In the tenth year of Jian 'an (205), Cao Cao destroyed Yuan Shao's ruling foundation in Hebei, and Yuan Shao vomited blood and died. His sons, Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang, fled to Wuhuan and colluded with Wuhuan nobles many times. In order to get rid of the passive situation, Cao Cao took the advice of Guo Jia, a counselor, and led his army north in the summer of the 12th year of Jian 'an (207). From May to July, nothing came of it. Later, he accepted Tian Chou's suggestion and changed his course flatly. After Xu Wushan, he left Lu and directed his finger at Liucheng, winning the first world war.
In September, when he returned to Li Chenggong, he passed through Jieshi and other places, and Cao Cao wrote a set of poems "Out of Xiamen". This is the fourth poem in a series, written a little later than Watching the Sea, at the end of 2007 or the beginning of 2008, that is, after he put down the rebellion in Wuhuan and eliminated the remnants of Yuan Shao, before he conquered Jing and Wu in the south. At this time, Cao Cao is 53 years old. Looking back on his own life, he has this article, and he feels infinite.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-"Although your life is long"