Guan Shanyue
Li Bai [Tang Dynasty]
A bright moon rises from Qilian Mountain and crosses the vast sea of clouds.
The mighty wind blew Wan Li and crossed Yumen Pass.
At that time, Han soldiers pointed at the mountain road, and Tubo coveted the vast territory of Qinghai.
This is a land of wars in past dynasties, and few soldiers can survive.
The garrison soldier looked at the remote border town, and his hometown could not help but look sad. (Look at the border town: look at the border color)
The soldier's wife looked at the tower and lamented when she would see her relatives far away.
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A bright moon rises from Qilian Mountain and crosses the vast sea of clouds.
The mighty Changfeng swept across the mountains of Wan Li and came to the border where the garrison soldiers were stationed.
In those days, Han soldiers pointed to Deng Bai Mountain Road, and Tubo coveted a large area of rivers and mountains in Qinghai.
In these places where wars have been fought for generations, few soldiers can survive.
The foot soldiers guarding the border town are watching, and the face that looks forward to going home is so sad!
When the wives of the soldiers in this family's high-rise building are sad and sigh, they will probably never stop.
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Guan Shanyue: Yuefu is an old topic. It is a kind of song and word to express feelings of parting and sadness.
Tianshan Mountain: Qilian Mountain. Today, there are several miles between Gansu and Xinjiang. Because the Huns in the Han Dynasty called "Heaven" Qilian Mountain, Qilian Mountain was also called Tianshan Mountain.
Yumenguan: Located in the northwest of Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, it is the main road leading to the western regions in ancient times. Autumn wind blows from the west and blows through Yumen Pass.
Next: Point out the soldiers. Deng Bai: Today there is a Deng Bai in the east of Datong City, Shaanxi Province. Liu Bang, the emperor gaozu of Han Dynasty, led troops to the Xiongnu and was besieged by the Xiongnu in Dengbaishan for seven days. Hu: This refers to Tubo. Peep: To have an intention, spy or intrude. Qinghai Lake: The present Qinghai Lake in Qinghai Province is named after its blue color.
Origin: from the beginning; Historically. Defender: Recruit people. Soldiers stationed at the border. Border color: One is Border Town.
Tall buildings: In ancient poetry, tall buildings often refer to boudoir, which here refers to the wives of soldiers guarding the border.