Translation of Zhao Desheng's Classical Chinese in Ming Dynasty

Reference translation

Zhao Desheng is from Haozhou. As the commander of Yuan Yi, he is good at making spears at once, and he must take the lead in every battle. Belongs to brother Wang Mang, who has observed that he will eventually fail. Taizu occupied Chuyang, and Desheng's mother was in the army, leaving her wife to defect. Mao was very happy, gave him a name and was appointed as the pioneer before the account. Take iron from Fogang, attack Sancha River, attack Zhangjiazhai, and conquer Quanjiao and Houhe Village. Helping Liuhe, I was beaten in the face and almost died. Attack Jilong Mountain, take Wujiang River, and seize Hezhou and Hanshan. That night, the military camp in Chen Kan County was attacked, and Banmen and Tiechang villages were occupied, and they were really occupied. Awarded to the pioneer of the general administration. Crossing the river from Taizu, capturing Taiping and conquering Wuhu, Jurong, Lishui and Liyang are all meritorious deeds. After Chang Yuchun defeated The Hague, Man Zi, in quarrying, he broke Chen Zhaoxian's camp in Fangshan and captured Qing Ji, making the greatest contribution. Follow Xu Da to capture Zhenjiang and break the Miao Army Water Village. Capture Danyang and Jintan and pacify Ningguo. Be a pioneer. Capture Guangde, break Zhang Shicheng Shuizhai, follow Chang Yuchun to attack Changzhou, remove the siege of Niutang, and recover Guangde and Ningguo. Occupy Jiangyin, attack Changshu and capture Zhang Shide alive. Attack Huzhou. Yixing rebellion, Shi Li pacified. Be promoted to deputy marshal left in the middle wing. Chen Youliang invaded Longjiang. The first pass of Longjiang is Hukou City, which was handed over to Desheng by Taizu. Friends trust to start a fierce battle. Ambush was everywhere, the friendly forces were defeated and peace was restored. Capturing Tongling Forest Village, attacking Huangshan Bridge and Matuosha, and conquering Gaoyou are all outstanding achievements. Be promoted to marshal of the rear wing army.

Follow Taizu's expedition to the west, break through Anqing water town, ride the wind against the current and reach Xiaogushan. Only five miles away from Jiujiang, You Liang learned that he fled in panic. So he conquered Jiujiang, attacked Huangmei and Guangji, conquered Ruichang, Linjiang and Ji 'an, returned to Anqing, then conquered Fuzhou and occupied Xingan. Conquered Nanchang rebels, recovered the city, and was wounded in the shoulder by cannon stones. Awarded to Jiangnan Privy Council. There are Zhu Wenzheng and Deng Yu guarding Nanchang. Luo Youxian pacified Chizhou, and General You Liang defeated Xishan and recovered Linjiang, Ji 'an and Fuzhou. Not long after, You Liang besieged Nanchang on a large scale, and Desheng led thousands of troops to attack the city and pull out the village, killing enemy generals, which made the enemy deeply depressed. Meet the next day and besieged the city several times. You Liang personally bid, day and night, and the wall was broken. Generals will fight to the death, build cities while fighting, and repair broken walls. Sitting on the tower in the evening, directing the battle, an arrow hit the waist, and the family members of Cheng were shot six inches deep. They pulled out the family members of Cheng and sighed, "I joined the army in my prime, and I was injured by an arrow many times. There is nothing worse than this one. A gentleman dies without regret, only wishing to destroy the Central Plains. " After that, he died at the age of 39. Liang Guogong, posthumous title Wuhuan, is enshrined in Gonggong Temple and enjoys the ancestral temple.

Desheng is straightforward and serious, and he is also very serious about controlling his subordinates. Never reading, improvising, his behavior conforms to ancient laws. Treat your friends sincerely like a monk.

Friends dared to besiege Nanchang for eighty-five days, and fourteen people died in succession.