Ancient Chinese war hymns

Guo Feng·Qin Feng·Wu Yi

Pre-Qin: Anonymous

Do you mean Wu Yi? Be in the same robe as your son. The king raised his army and repaired my spear. I share the same hatred with you!

How can I say that I have no clothes? Tongze with Zi. The king raised his army and repaired my spear and halberd. Work together with me!

How can I say that I have no clothes? Wear the same clothes as your son. The king raised his troops and repaired my armor. Go with me!

Translation:

Who said we have no clothes? Wear that robe with you. The king sends out troops to fight, repairs my sword and spear, and kills the enemy with the same target as you.

Who said we have no clothes? Wear that underwear with you. The king sends out troops to fight, repairs my spear and halberd, and sets out to be with you.

Who said we have no clothes? Wear that battle dress with you. The king sends out troops to fight, trims armor and swords, kills the enemy and advances with you.

"Guo Feng·Qin Feng·No Clothes" is a poem in the "Book of Songs", the first collection of poems in ancient China. This is an impassioned and impassioned war song that expresses the high morale and optimism of the Qin army and people to unite and help each other and resist foreign aggression. Its unique vigorous and hearty style is a reflection of the patriotism of the Qin people.

The third chapter of the whole poem adopts the form of repeated chapters and choruses, telling the story of the soldiers who focused on the overall situation and were consistent with the Zhou royal family when the enemy was facing the enemy and the troops were approaching the city. Listen to the heroic spirit of "The King Yu Xingshi", sharpen swords and polish guns, dance with swords and wave halberds, and rush to the front line to kill the enemy together.

Extended information:

The creative background of "Guo Feng·Qin Feng·Wu Yi":

Among the large number of war-themed works in "The Book of Songs", " The poem "Qin Feng·No Clothes" has attracted people's attention for its high-pitched spiritual realm and unique way of expression. However, due to the long history of the work's creation and the brief description of the text, later generations have made various speculations about its historical background and writing purpose.

Roughly speaking, there are three main opinions:

First, it is believed that "Qin Feng·No Clothes" is a work that satirizes the Qin monarch for being silent and advocating military power.

Secondly, it is believed that "Qin Feng Wu Yi" was written by Duke Ai of Qin in response to Chu minister Shen Baoxu's request to send troops to save Chu and fight against Wu. It is a song about Duke Ai recruiting Qin people to join the army and meeting the soldiers. ;

Third, it is believed that "Qin Feng Wu Yi" is the song of the soldiers of Qin uniting and loving each other, sharing the same hatred of the enemy, working together, and preparing to resist foreign aggression when the Qin people were attacking the Dog Rong.

According to current research, in the seventh year of Duke Xianggong of Qin (the eleventh year of King You of Zhou, 771 BC), there was internal strife in the Zhou royal family, which led to the invasion of the Rong tribe and the attack on Haojing. Most of the land of the Zhou Dynasty fell. The Qin State was close to Wang Ji and had a close relationship with the Zhou royal family, so it rose up to resist. This poem seems to have been produced in this context.

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