From Wang Changling's Seven Songs of Joining the Army in Tang Dynasty.
The soldiers on the border have been through many battles, their armor is worn out and their ambitions are immortal. They will never return to their hometown before defeating the invading enemy.
I dare not forget my country, but I still have to wait for it.
The Book of Diseases written by Lu You in Song Dynasty
Although my position is low, I never dare to forget to worry about national affairs. Even if things have been agreed, I can't draw a complete conclusion before the result.
3. If you want to serve your country, why should you be born in Yumenguan?
From Two Fortresses by Dai Shulun in Tang Dynasty.
As a citizen, I am willing to serve my country all my life. A gentleman does not need to return to China alive to make contributions.
4. Only the battlefield where they died for their country, why did they still wear boots when they died?
From Xu Xilin's "Out of the Plug" in Qing Dynasty
Soldiers only know how to die for their country on the battlefield. How could they possibly want to return the body wrapped in horse skin after their death in the future?
Although a country is divided, mountains and rivers remain forever, and the spring of trees and grass is back.
From Du Fu's Spring Hope in Tang Dynasty
The capital has been occupied, but the mountains and rivers remain the same, and Chang 'an City is overgrown with weeds and lush trees.