1. "The Envoy to the Fortress"
Tang Dynasty: Wang Wei
The bicycle wanted to ask about the side, but the country passed by Juyan.
Zheng Peng left Hansai, returned to Yan and entered Hutian.
The solitary smoke in the desert is straight, and the sun is setting over the long river.
Whenever Xiao Guan is waiting to ride, he will always protect Yan Ran.
Translation: I wanted to visit the border by bicycle, but the vassal country I passed passed Juyan. Thousands of miles of flying pods have also floated out of Hansai, and the wild geese returning to the north are soaring in the sky. The solitary smoke rises straight up in the vast desert, and the setting sun is perfect on the endless Yellow River. Go to Xiaoguan and meet the scouting knight, who tells me that the Protector is already in Yanran.
2. "Ancient Military Expeditions"
Tang Dynasty: Li Qi
Going up the mountain to watch the beacon fire during the day, drinking horses by the river at dusk.
Pedestrians are fighting against the wind and the sand is dark, and the princess Pipa is full of resentments.
There are no city walls in the wild clouds, and rain and snow are falling all over the desert.
Hu Yan flew away every night crying, and Hu Er shed tears.
When you hear that the jade gate is still covered, you should throw your life away.
Every year the bones of the war are buried outside, but it is rare to see the sweet apple entering the Han family.
Translation: Climb the mountain to observe the beacon tower during the day, and lead your horse to drink water near the Jiao River at dusk. The sound of fighting came from the dim wind and sand, just like the princess Pipa of the Han Dynasty, full of resentment. The vast desert is filled with clouds and mist, and no city can be seen for thousands of miles. Rain and snow cover the boundless desert. The singing Hu Yan flew through the sky every night, and all the Hu soldiers shed tears.
I heard that Yumen Pass has been blocked from returning, and the soldiers can only follow the general and run desperately. The bones of those killed in battle every year were buried in the wilderness, and all they got in exchange were grapes from the Western Regions sent to the Han family.
3. "Two Poems of Farewell to Dong Da"
Tang Dynasty: Gao Shi
Thousands of miles of yellow clouds and white sun, and the north wind blows wild geese and snow.
Don’t worry, there will be no friends in the future. No one in the world will know you.
Liu Fei fluttered and felt sorry for himself. He left Beijing and Luo for more than ten years.
My husband is very poor and has no money for drinks when we meet today.
Translation: The setting sun at dusk turns the clouds thousands of miles away dark yellow; the north wind blows hard, the snow falls heavily, and the geese fly south. Don't worry about not having any close friends on the road ahead. Who in the world doesn't know you? Just like a bird with six fluttering feathers, it hurts and feels sorry for itself. It has been more than ten years since I left Jingluo. Who would be willing to live in poverty if a man is poor? We can't afford the wine money when we meet today.
4. "Listen to the Flute Playing on the Fortress"
Tang Dynasty: Gao Shi
The snow is clear and Hu Tian is returning to herd horses, and the moon is bright and the Qiang flute is guarding the tower.
May I ask where the plum blossoms fell? The wind blew all over the mountain all night.
Translation: The ice and snow have melted, and the invading Hu soldiers have quietly returned. The moonlight was bright and clear, and the melodious sound of the flute echoed in the garrison. May I ask where the detached "Plum Blossoms Fall" drifts to? The sound of the flute seemed to fall all over Guanshan with the wind like plum blossoms.
5. "The Proud Fisherman: The Scenery Is Different in the Autumn Coming to the Fortress"
Song Dynasty: Fan Zhongyan
The scenery is different in the autumn coming to the Fortress, but the geese in Hengyang did not pay attention when they left. Sounds ring out from all sides, thousands of miles away, long smoke sets, the sun sets, and the lonely city closes.
A glass of wine can lead to a home thousands of miles away. The Qiang pipes are covered with frost, people can't sleep, and the general's hair is white and his husband is in tears.
Translation: The scenery on the border is completely different when autumn comes, and the geese flying towards Hengyang show no nostalgia. The mournful sounds from the border areas came from all directions along with the sound of horns, in the overlapping mountain peaks. The dusk is heavy, the sun is setting over the mountains, and the lonely city gate is tightly closed.
Drinking a glass of old wine and remembering my hometown thousands of miles away, I have a lot of thoughts. I think of the injustice on the border, the unfinished achievements, and I don’t know when I can return to my hometown. The Qiang people's flutes played melodiously, and frost spread all over the earth. It was late at night, and the soldiers could not sleep peacefully. Both the generals and the soldiers had their hair dyed white by the frost and snow, so they had to cry silently.