The original text and translation of Master Zhou are as follows:
Master Zhou is a poem written by Zheng Ruozeng, a famous general in the Ming Dynasty, which mainly describes the situation of Ming navy fighting at sea.
Original:
Relying on the sword, Dong Lan is the only one, and Fusang is now in command.
the island barbarians frighten the traitors and Japanese, but the sea does not spread far and wide.
Translation:
Our navy is on a roll at sea, performing well and controlling Fusang.
The enemy on the island was terrified, while our navy passed through the waters of Wan Li unharmed.
This poem shows the bravery and fighting capacity of Ming navy, and their maintenance of maritime order. In the poem, the phrase "relying on the sword to dominate the east" expresses the power and domineering of the navy in maritime operations;
The phrase "Fusang is now under command" shows that the scope of control of the navy is large, even including Fusang and other areas; The phrase "the island barbarians frighten the traitors to escape" depicts the situation that the enemy is scared to flee, highlighting the powerful fighting capacity of the navy; The phrase, "A sea without waves and a sea with miles", shows the steadiness and self-confidence of the navy in sailing at sea, and they can cross the Wan Li waters safely.
In addition, this poem also reflects China's attention and maintenance of maritime order during the Ming Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China had a strong naval strength, and had high requirements for maritime trade and maritime safety. Therefore, the navy's performance in maritime operations is also particularly important. This poem by Zheng Ruozeng also expresses China's firm maintenance and pursuit of maritime order.
Ming navy was one of the most powerful navies in the world at that time, with hundreds of warships and tens of thousands of soldiers. Their task is to defend the country's maritime borders, combat pirates and pirates, and maintain maritime trade and security. In this poem by Zheng Ruozeng, we can see the majesty and self-confidence of the Ming navy, their outstanding performance in maritime operations and their firm maintenance of maritime order.
In a word, the poem "The Master of the Boat" depicts the naval forces of the Ming Dynasty fighting at sea, showing their bravery and fighting capacity, and maintaining the order at sea. At the same time, this poem also reflects China's attention and maintenance of maritime order during the Ming Dynasty.