Out of Xiamen is a set of poems written by Cao Cao, a writer at the end of Han Dynasty, using the old topic of Yuefu, which was written in the twelfth year of Jian 'an (207) when the author won the Northern Expedition to Wuhuan. This group of poems is divided into five parts, starting with the overture Yan, followed by four chapters: watching the sea, winter in October, strange land, and longevity of the tortoise. The whole poem describes the scenery around Heshuo, expresses personal ambition, and embodies the heroic spirit of the poet who is ambitious and all-powerful. The artistic conception of the work is broad and the momentum is vigorous.
The original text is as follows:
Brightly colored
Walking in the rain in the clouds, surpassing the height of Jiujiang.
Look at the similarities and differences, hesitate, don't know what to do?
After Jieshi, I was disappointed in my East China Sea.
See the boundless ocean
On the east coast, climb Jieshi Mountain to see the vast sea.
The sea is so vast that the islands stand high on the sea.
Trees and paraquat are very lush. Autumn wind makes trees make sad sounds, and the sea is surging.
The movement of the sun and the moon seems to come from the vast ocean.
A trip to the sun and the moon, if unexpected;
Han is a talented star, if you take him by surprise.
I am glad to use this poem to express my inner desire.
Winter and October
In October, the north wind haunts,
It's sunny with frost.
Yao Ji sings in the morning, Hongyan flies south,
Storks lurk and bears live in caves.
The money stopped and the crops were harvested.
Set the whole journey and connect with the merchants.
Fortunately, even! Sing with ambition.
Tubutong
The countryside is different. It's winter by the river.
The ship is difficult to sail.
If the cone does not penetrate the ground, it will be deep.
When the water runs out, the ice will dance.
Hermits are poor, brave and chivalrous.
The heart often sighs and complains, which makes people sad.
Fortunately, even! Sing with ambition.
Ju Chi Shou
Although the tortoise has a long life, it still has its time.
The snake rides the fog and eventually turns to dust.
The old horse crouches, aiming at thousands of miles;
The martyrs were full of courage in their later years.
The surplus and contraction period is not only in the sky;
Blessings that nourish grace can last forever.
Fortunately, even! Sing with ambition.
Vernacular translation
Brightly colored
I originally planned to go south to Jingzhou and give the stone to the people in the south of the Yangtze River. Faced with two different opinions about the Northern Expedition and the Southern Expedition, I hesitated and didn't know what to do. After I arrived in Jieshi, I was even more sad to see the oppression suffered by the people.
See the boundless ocean
Climb the high Jieshi Mountain and overlook the vast sea. How surging the water waves are, and the mountain island stands high in the water. There are many trees on the mountain island, and all kinds of exotic flowers and herbs are flourishing. The bleak autumn wind blows on the water, and there are waves in the water. The majestic sun, brilliant galaxy and bright moon seem to rise on the sea. The majestic sun, the brilliant galaxy and the bright moon seem to come from the sea. I am so happy that I use this poem to express my wishes and ambitions.
Winter and October
In early winter and October, the north wind roared, the atmosphere was cold, the weather was cold, and the frost was thick and dense. In the morning, harriers and birds are singing, geese are flying south, raptors are hiding, and even bears are sleeping in their caves. Farmers put down their money, hoes and other farm tools and stopped working. The harvested crops were piled up in grain fields, and hotels were arranged for traveling businessmen to stay. How lucky I am to be here, reciting poems to express my feelings.
Tubutong
The countryside here is very different from the land south of the Yellow River. In the middle of winter, ice floats in the river, making it difficult for ships to move forward; The land is too cold to be pierced with an awl, and the field is barren and covered with dry and dense vines and absinthe. The river is frozen and does not flow, and there is hard ice on it, so people can walk. A man of insight is down and out, a brave man is ruthless, and he doesn't care about breaking the law at will. I sigh and resent this, and my heart is full of sadness and sorrow.
Ju Chi Shou
Although the tortoise has a long life span, it still has its end. Although Teng snake can fly in the fog, it will eventually die and turn to ashes. The old swift horse is squatting in the stable, and its ambition is still to travel thousands of miles every day. People with lofty ideals will never stop their ambition to make progress in their later years. The length of a person's life is not just determined by heaven. As long as you take care of yourself, you can live longer. Very lucky. Use singing to express your thoughts and feelings.