1. Ten years of life and death are so vast that they cannot be forgotten without thinking about them.
From "Jiangchengzi·Dreams on the 20th day of the first lunar month of Yimao" by Su Shi of the Song Dynasty
Original poem
Ten years of life and death are blurry, without thinking, since memorable. Thousands of miles of lonely tomb, no place to speak of desolation. Even if we meet each other, we should not know each other, our faces are covered with dust and our temples are like frost. At night, I suddenly returned to my hometown with a deep dream. I was dressing up outside the small window. They looked at each other without words, only a thousand lines of tears. It is expected that the broken part of the intestines will be cut off every year, on a bright moonlit night, there will be short pines.
Translation
It has been ten years since we parted ways. We cannot bear to miss each other but we will never forget them. The lonely grave is thousands of miles away, and there is no place to express the sadness and desolation in my heart. Even if you and I meet as husband and wife, I'm afraid you won't recognize me. My face is covered with dust and my temples are as frosty as I am running around.
I returned to my hometown in my dream last night and saw you dressing up in front of the mirror in front of the small window. You and I were silent and speechless, only we shed a thousand lines of tears. I expected that your heart would break for me every year, on that cold moonlit night, on that lonely short pine hill. ?
2. When it shines through the sun and the moon, life and death can be settled.
From "Song of Righteousness" by Wen Tianxiang of the Song Dynasty
Excerpts from the original poem
Perhaps it is an example of a teacher, making ghosts and gods weep heroically. Or to cross the river and swallow Hu Jie generously.
Perhaps for hitting the thief's wat, the reverse head will be broken. This is the majestic Qi that will last forever.
When it penetrates the sun and the moon, life and death will be settled. The earth depends on it to stand, and the sky pillar depends on it.
The three cardinal principles are actually life-related, and morality is the root. I'm sorry to hear that Yang Jiu is really weak.
Translation
Sometimes it is shown as Zhuge Liang who wrote "The Master's Guide". His loyalty to death makes ghosts and gods weep. Sometimes it appears as Ji when Zu Ti crossed the Yangtze River and made an impassioned vow to devour Hu Jie. Sometimes it is shown that Duan Xiushi beats the traitor's wat so hard that the traitor's head is suddenly broken. This majestic energy fills the universe, and justice is inviolable and will last forever.
When this kind of righteousness reaches the sky and penetrates the sun and the moon, there is no need to talk about living or dying! The earth relies on it to stand upright, and the sky pillar relies on it to support itself. The Three Cardinal Principles rely on it to sustain life, and morality relies on it to have its foundation. What's sad is that when I encountered a national crisis, I really couldn't afford to go to Anguo to kill the thieves.
3. I know that my heart is like the sun and the moon, and my husband’s vows are as important as life and death.
Original poem from "Ode to a Chaste Woman: A Letter to Master Li Sikong in Dongping" by Zhang Ji of the Tang Dynasty
Original poem
You know that I have a husband, so you give me a pair of pearls. .
I feel your lingering affection, tied in a red lining.
The high-rise buildings of my concubine’s house are connected to the garden, and my beloved man is holding a halberd in the bright light.
I know that my heart is like the sun and the moon, and my husband's vows are as important as life and death.
Huanjun’s pearls shed tears, why not meet again when they are not married.
Translation
You know that I already have a husband, but you still want to give me a pair of pearls. I am grateful in my heart for your lingering affection and tying the pearl on my red short shirt. The high-rise building in my house is connected to the royal garden, and my husband is on duty in the palace with a halberd. Although I know that you are sincere and open-minded, I have vowed to fight with my husband through life and death. Returning your twin pearls brings tears to my eyes, regretting that I did not meet you before I was married.
4. Live and die for the benefit of the country, why should you avoid it because of misfortunes and blessings?
From "Two Poems to Tell the Family at the Entrance to the garrison" written by Lin Zexu in the Qing Dynasty
Original poem
Smile when you go out, don't feel sad, your broad mind will spread everywhere.
Current affairs cannot be established without fault, and high officials are not born by themselves.
Feng Tao looked back at the three islands in the sky, and Chen soil counted nine Gai from the beginning.
Don't believe children's frivolous words, scoff at him and give him a lampstand.
With weak strength and heavy responsibilities, the spirit will be exhausted for a long time. If it continues to be exhausted and mediocre, it will definitely fail.
If you want to benefit the country's life and death, why should you avoid it because of misfortunes and blessings?
Relegated residence is a sign of kindness from the king, and it is appropriate to cultivate the weak and strong in the garrison.
The play tells stories with the mountain wife, and tries to sing to death.
Translation
When I go on a long journey away from home, I always keep my mind open wherever I go. We should be optimistic and open-minded, and should not feel sad or sad. It is difficult to succeed in major world affairs and national affairs without making mistakes. Even high officials are not born. Recalling the vigorous anti-smoking campaign in Guangdong to resist the British, I despise the British invaders. From now on, I will travel around the motherland, observe the situation, and count the mountains and rivers.
Ignore the gloating and cynicism of those people, and despise nonsense like "Mr. Zhao sent a lampstand." I have low abilities and heavy responsibilities, and I already feel exhausted. I have to take on heavy responsibilities again and again, but with my aging body and mediocre talents, I will definitely not be able to support it. If it is good for the country, I will not care about life or death.
Is it possible to avoid disasters and step forward to welcome blessings? I was exiled to Yili because of your kindness. It is better for me to retire and not be an official, as it is suitable for me to be a mature soldier. I was joking and talking to my old wife about the story of Song Zhenzong summoning Yang Pu and Su Dongpo to prison as recorded in "Dongpo Zhilin", and said that you might as well recite the poem "This time I will lose my scalp" to express my gratitude. I see you off.
5. After death, you will know that everything is in vain, but the sadness will not be the same as in all nine states.
From "Shi'er" by Lu You in the Song Dynasty
Original poem
After death, I know that everything is in vain, but I am not as sad as Jiuzhou.
Wang Shibei set the Central Plains Day, and he never forgot to tell Nai Weng about family sacrifices.
Translation
Originally I knew that there would be nothing after death, but I was sad that I could not see the country reunified.
When the Song Dynasty army regains the lost land in the Central Plains, don't forget to tell me when you hold family sacrifices!