Poetry about the Grand Canal of the Sui Dynasty

1. "The Bianhe River goes straight to the boat" - Li Jingfang of the Tang Dynasty

The Bianhe River's connection with Huaihe River brings the most benefits, but it also harms others.

This is the river that drains all the fat from the forty-three states in the southeast.

Translation: After the connection between Bianshui River and Huaihe River is dug, there will indeed be many conveniences. However, the sufferings suffered by the people were also profound. In the vast areas of the forty-three southeastern states, all the people's fat and anointing were carried away by this river and sent to the capital for the royal family to enjoy.

2. "Sauvignon Blanc·Bian Water River" - Bai Juyi in the Tang Dynasty

The Bian Water River and Si Water River flow to the ancient ferry in Guazhou. Wu Shan is a little worried.

I miss you for a long time, I hate you for a long time, and my hatred will not stop until I return home. The moonlight person leans against the building.

Translation: The Bian River flows long, the Si River flows long, and flows to the ancient ferry of the Yangtze River. Looking from a distance, the mountains in the south of the Yangtze River are nodding silently, frequently shy, and condensed with infinite sadness. Longing, resentment, where is the end, sweetheart, they will not stop until you come back. A bright moon shines in the sky, allowing us to lean on the building and look at the moon.

3. "Nostalgia for the Bianhe River Part 2" - Pi Rixiu in the Tang Dynasty

This river died in the Sui Dynasty, and it still relies on Tongbo for thousands of miles.

If there was no dragon boat incident in the Water Palace, Emperor Yu would not have made much merit.

Translation: It is said that the fall of the Sui Dynasty was due to this river, but it is still flowing, allowing boats from the north and south to travel unimpeded. If it weren't for the construction of dragon boats to patrol Jiangdu, Emperor Yang of Sui's achievements could be equal to those of Dayu.

4. "Bianhe Qu" - Li Yi of the Tang Dynasty

The Bian River flows eastward with endless spring, and the Sui family palace has become dust.

Pedestrians should not go up to the long embankment to look, for the wind will blow and the flowers will kill people.

Translation: The blue waves of Bianshui River flow eastward, and you can see the boundless spring scenery. Spring is always there, but the luxurious Sui Palace at that time has become desolate and decadent, leaving only broken wells and ruins for people to pay homage to. Pedestrians, be sure not to look at the beautiful scenery on the Causeway. The poplar flowers floating in the wind and flying all over the sky seem to be a symbol of the disappearance of luxury in the Sui Dynasty, which makes people melancholy.

5. "Nostalgia of the Bianhe River Part 1" - Pi Rixiu of the Tang Dynasty

Ten thousand dragon boats carrying green silk boats will never return them to Yangzhou.

It should be that Tianjiao opened Bianshui River, and there are no mountains in more than a thousand miles.

Translation: Thousands of colorful boats sailed among the green willows on both sides of the canal, but this fleet never returned after they arrived in Yangzhou. God should have taught people to open the Bianhe River. There is not a single mountain visible on the ground for more than a thousand miles here.