"The sparrow plays with the firewood of the feudal lord, and An An knows the swan's ambitions" Translation: The sparrow plays on the firewood fence, how can it know the ambition of the swan. This poem often uses allusions and metaphors, producing an artistic effect that is both profound and vivid. The historical accumulation and realistic sentiments in the poem blend together to create a tragic and stirring scene that resonates through the ages.
The whole poem can be divided into two levels. The first ten sentences are a contemptuous scorn for the worldly villains who pursue fame and fortune; the last six sentences are a noble praise for the ambitious warriors, while expressing their unknown pain.
Literary background
Yuefu Poetry is a part of Yuefu's "Xianghe Song". There are "Long Ge Xing", "Short Ge Xing", "Tiger Xing", "Junzi Xing", "Yan Ge Xing", "Congong Xing" and so on. The seven musical instruments used are sheng, flute, zhu, zither, qin, zheng and pipa.
The wise people in the world should understand this truth and emulate Honghu's ambition to achieve unparalleled great virtues and great deeds. Just like driving to the top of the Five Mountains, and then looking down at the mountains in the world, they are just like hills and hills. However, most people in the world are seeking power, wealth and wealth, and are rushing to become officials.