Cloud protection: Clouds cover it, that is, it is dark.

Toothpick: Bookmark, which refers to books. For example, Kong Shangren's "Peach Blossom Fan": "The hall is named Eryou, and thousands of toothpicks are for sale."

Man: verb, that is, full, full, full.

"The Depths of the Tao" - Qi Jiguang

Xiao Zhu gradually rests in peace, worried about the old alliance.

Hold the wine bottles to greet the guests, wave the bows and sit down to talk about the war.

The clouds protect toothpicks, and the stars contain swords.

It is not my intention to be granted the title of Marquis, but I hope the sea will be peaceful.

Interpretation:

Life in the small building is peaceful for the time being, but don’t forget that tigers and wolves are on your side (Japanese pirates).

Pouring wine to greet guests, sitting down and chatting.

It means that Qi Jiguang read the book of war until it got dark. The book was densely filled with his thoughts and feelings about reading the book of war. Until the sky was filled with stars and the sword was lying beside him, he did not dare to slack off at all. Always be ready to go into battle and kill the enemy.

Being promoted to a high official or a marquis is not my true ambition. I hope that the coast of Ming Dynasty will be calm and the Japanese pirates will be cleared out as soon as possible. That is my wish!

Creative background:

Qi Jiguang's poem "The Deepness of Tao Qin" comes from Qi Jiguang's collection of poems and essays "Zhizhitang Collection·Hengshan Manuscript". He was the commander of the Dengzhou Guards. Written at the time. At that time, Qi Jiguang's life was very peaceful. In addition to dealing with official duties every day, he would study behind closed doors. However, he was unwilling to live this mediocre life and longed to make a career and dedicate his life to the peace of the frontier. So he wrote this verse in the blank space of a military book.