1. Verse: If you seek to benefit the country, you will live and die, so why should you avoid it because of misfortunes and blessings?
From: Qing Dynasty Lin Zexu's "Two Poems on the Way to the garrison to tell family members"
Interpretation: If it is beneficial to the country, I will not care about life or death. Is it possible to avoid disasters and step forward to welcome blessings?
2. Poetry: Who has never died since ancient times? Keep your loyalty to reflect history.
From: "Crossing the Lingding Ocean" by Wen Tianxiang of the Song Dynasty
Interpretation: Since ancient times, people have inevitably died! If you can be loyal to your country, you will still be able to shine for thousands of years after your death and leave your name in history.
3. Poetry: I dare not forget about my country even though I am in a humble position. The coffin must be closed before the matter is settled.
From: Song Dynasty Lu You's "Sickness in the Book"
Interpretation: Although he is in a low position, he never dares to forget to worry about national affairs. However, if he wants to realize the ideal of unification, it can only be achieved after death. Conclusion.
4. Verse: Just understand that if you die for your country on the battlefield, why should you return your body wrapped in horse leather?
From: "Out of the Fortress" by Xu Xilin of the Qing Dynasty
Explanation: Soldiers only know that on the battlefield, they must sacrifice their lives for the country. Why even consider transporting the body back home. ?
5. Verse: If you serve your country, you will die thousands of times, and your temples will never be green again.
From: "Yebo Water Village" by Lu You of the Song Dynasty
Interpretation: Although I have the ambition to serve the country until my death, I have no choice but to turn gray on my temples.