1. "Wine"
Author: Lu You of the Southern Song Dynasty
Idle sorrow is like flying snow, which melts away when you drink wine. Good flowers are like old friends, and the cup will be empty when you smile.
The wandering orioles also miss me if they are affectionate. They sing in the spring breeze by the willows all day long.
In less than fourteen years in Chang'an, drunkards often become old men.
The nine-ringed treasure belt illuminates the place, which is not as good as leaving you with rosy cheeks.
Translation:
Free time sorrow is like flying snow, falling into a wine glass and melting away naturally.
Beautiful flowers are like old friends, and the wine glass will naturally become empty after a burst of laughter.
The warbling yellow warbler seems to be affectionately attached to me, chirping in the spring breeze beside the willow tree from morning to night.
Having lived in Chang'an for less than fourteen years, alcoholics often become old men.
Even if you have a precious treasure that shines on the earth, it is better to leave you to drink till your cheeks turn red.
2. "Seven Wonders"
Author: Lu You of the Southern Song Dynasty
The ancients spared no effort in learning, and their skills were only achieved when they were young and old.
What you have learned on paper will eventually make you realize it, but you will definitely know that this matter must be carried out.
Translation:
The ancients spared no effort in learning, and often did not achieve success until old age. After all, the knowledge gained from books is not perfect. If you want to deeply understand the truth, you must practice it yourself.
3. "Book of Anger"
Author: Lu You of the Southern Song Dynasty
In his early years, he knew that things were difficult, and the Central Plains looked to the north like a mountain.
The building boat crosses Guazhou in the snowy night, and the iron horse disperses in the strong autumn wind.
I walled the Great Wall and promised myself that it would be empty, but the faded hair on my temples was already stained in the mirror.
If you are a master and show off your real name in the world, who can compare with you in a thousand years!
Translation:
When I was young, I determined to make the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, but I never imagined that it would be so difficult. I often look north to the land of the Central Plains, and my blood boils with passion and my resentment is like a mountain. I remember beating up the Jin soldiers at Guazhou Crossing, and flying warships on a snowy night. In the autumn wind, the horses galloped freely, and the good news of regaining Dashan Pass came frequently.
I think back then I compared myself to the Great Wall and had great ambitions to eliminate border troubles for my motherland. Nowadays, my hair is as old as frost, and my hopes for the Northern Expedition and recovery are all empty talk. People can't help but remember Zhuge Kongming. His reputation as a military commander is truly worthy of his reputation. Who is like Zhuge Liang who dedicated his life and led the three armies to restore the Han Dynasty and conquer the Central Plains!
4. "Turning"
Author: Lu You of the Southern Song Dynasty
Shaomu was quite curious about his fame, and his temples grew into silk all his life.
There is no predicting the beauty and poverty in the market.
There are countless wandering souls with black flags, but their lives in white clothes are endless.
On the east bank of Yuliang and on the north side of Niulan, who in the world can understand this tragedy.
Translation:
When I was young, I admired fame, always had ambitions to make contributions, and was very conceited