1. Miscellaneous Poems of Jihai·Twenty-Twenty
Qing Dynasty: Gong Zizhen
It is sad that the anger of Kyushu relies on wind and thunder, and thousands of horses are silent.
I urge God to cheer up and send talents of any kind.
Translation:
Only the huge force like thunder can make the land of China full of vitality. However, the lifelessness of the social and political situation is ultimately a tragedy. I advise God to reinvigorate the spirit and not to send down more talents by rigid standards.
2. Five Poems·Part 3
Tang Dynasty: Bai Juyi
I give you a method to resolve doubts, without drilling the turtle and Zhu Pei.
It takes three days to test the jade, and seven years to identify the material.
The Duke of Zhou was afraid of the day of rumors, but Wang Mang was humble and did not usurp the time.
Xiang Shi died at the beginning, who knows the authenticity of his life?
Translation:
I give you a way to solve your doubts. This method does not require tortoise shells or yarrow stems to predict good or bad luck. It takes three days to burn to test the authenticity of jade, and seven years to identify wood. The Duke of Zhou was afraid of rumors, so Wang Mang was respectful before he usurped the throne. If this person had died, who would know the truth of his life?
3. Difficulty in planning the journey·Part 6
Southern and Northern Dynasties: Bao Zhao
Cannot eat at the table, drew his sword and hit the pillar with a long sigh.
How long will your husband live? An Neng can spread his wings!
Abandon your duties and go away, return home and rest by yourself.
I went out to say goodbye to my wife in the morning, but I was still by my side in the evening.
Enjoy bedside play and watch the woman weave her secrets.
Since ancient times, all the sages and sages have been poor and humble, let alone our generation, which is lonely and upright!
Translation:
Facing the delicacies on the table but finding it difficult to swallow, he pulled out his sword and waved it against the pillar, letting out a long sigh. How long can a real man live in his life? How can he walk in small steps in frustration? He gave up his official title, resigned and left, returning home to recuperate.
I go out to say goodbye to my family in the morning, and go home in the evening to still be with my loved ones. Playing with the children in front of the bed, watching his wife weaving at the loom. Since ancient times, sages and sages have lived in poverty, let alone a lonely and upright person like me?
4. Gift to Xiao Yu
Tang Dynasty: Li Shimin
The strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough wind knows the honest minister.
A brave man must be aware of righteousness, and a wise man must be benevolent.
Translation:
Only in the fierce and violent wind can we see whether the grass is strong and tall, and in the era of fierce turmoil can we identify whether it is a loyal minister. How can a brave man understand the justice of serving the public, the country, the people, and the country? A man with both wisdom and courage must have the love of loyalty to the emperor and the people in his heart.
5. Prime Minister of Shu
Tang Dynasty: Du Pu
Where can I find the ancestral hall of the Prime Minister? There are many trees outside Jinguan City.
The green grass reflects the spring color on the steps, and the oriole sounds good in the sky through the leaves.
Three visits have troubled the world, and two dynasties have helped the hearts of old ministers.
He died before leaving the army, which made the hero burst into tears.
Translation:
Where can I find the ancestral hall of Zhuge Liang, the Marquis of Wu? In the place with dense cypress trees outside Chengdu. The green grass reflects the spring color on the steps, and the orioles on the trees sing gracefully to each other in the air. The First Lord of Determining the World visited the thatched cottage three times and assisted in the founding of the two dynasties and was full of loyalty. It is a pity that he died of illness in the army but failed to conquer Wei Dynasty. This has often made heroes of all ages burst into tears!