1. At the end of the year, when everyone takes a break, there will be a big flow. The frost comes out of the fortress early, and the clouds cross the river in autumn. ——From the Tang Dynasty: Li Bai's "Early Autumn in Taiyuan"
Vernacular translation: Autumn gradually becomes richer, the flowers fall asleep, and autumn is as dry as fire. The northern autumn frost came here early, and the northern clouds brought autumn colors to Fenhe River.
2. The sun sets over the mountains and the Yellow River flows into the sea. If you want to see a thousand miles away, go to the next level. ——From the Tang Dynasty: Wang Zhihuan's "Climbing the Stork Tower"
Vernacular interpretation: The setting sun slowly sinks along the Western Mountains, and the surging Yellow River rushes towards the East China Sea. If you want to see the scenery of a thousand miles, it is necessary to climb a higher tower. Stork Tower: Located in Yongji County, Shanxi Province, it has three floors, facing Zhongtiao Mountain and the Yellow River. Legend has it that storks often stay here, hence the name.
3. After traveling to Beiliang for many years, I feel that your righteousness is as precious as gold. The sapphire cup and beautiful food on the table made me drunk and full, with no desire to return. From time to time, when you go out to the west of the city, the flowing water of Jin Temple is like jasper. The floating boats are playing in the water, flutes and drums are playing, and the microwave dragon scales and sedges are green. ——From the Tang Dynasty: Li Bai's "Recalling Old Travels and Sending Qiaojun Yuan to Join the Army"
Vernacular interpretation: I have been in the north of Taiyuan for a long time, and I am deeply moved by your faith. At the banquet, the jade plate was filled with Qiongbei's delicacies, which made me drunk and full for a while. The winding path that often goes west, the long flowing water near Jinci Temple is called Muyu. Paddle to the sound of drums, the waves are like dragon scales and green grass.
4. On Jiuquan Road in Yanzhi, Shanxi, the north wind blows sand and white grass. ——From the Tang Dynasty: Cen Shen's "Guo Yanzhi Send Du Wei"
Vernacular interpretation: On Jiuquan Road on the west side of Yanqi Mountain, the north wind blew up the wild sand and rolled up the white grass.
5. Standing on the flying birds, higher than the world. The sky surrounds the plains, and the rivers flow into the broken mountains. ——From the Tang Dynasty: "Climbing the Stork Tower" by Changdang
Vernacular interpretation: The stork is high above the birds, far away from the world. Above you can see the sky covered with plains and rivers flowing into steep mountains.