Ancient poems about loving the motherland

1. "Out of the Fortress" by Wang Changling of the Tang Dynasty

The bright moon of the Qin Dynasty and the Pass of the Han Dynasty were over, and the people who had marched thousands of miles away had not yet returned. But the flying generals of Dragon City are here, and Hu Ma is not taught to cross the Yin Mountain.

Translation

It is still the bright moon and border gates of the Qin and Han Dynasties, guarding the border and fighting fiercely against the enemy, and the people who were recruited for thousands of miles have not returned. If Wei Qing, the flying general of Dragon City, was still here, the Xiongnu would never be allowed to go south to herd horses across the Yin Mountains.

2. "Summer Quatrains" by Li Qingzhao of the Song Dynasty

He was a hero in life and a hero in death. I still miss Xiang Yu and refuse to cross Jiangdong.

Translation

You should be a hero among men when you are alive, and you should be a hero among ghosts after death. To this day, people still miss Xiang Yu because he refused to live an ignoble existence and returned to Jiangdong.

3. "Bodhisattva Man·Book on the Ostomy Wall of Jiangxi" by Xin Qiji of the Song Dynasty

Under the clear river water of Yugu Terrace, many pedestrians shed tears in the middle. Looking northwest to Chang'an, one can see countless mountains.

The green mountains cannot cover it, and it will flow eastward after all. When Jiang was feeling sad at night, he heard partridges deep in the mountains.

Translation

The water in the Ganjiang River under Yugu Terrace contains the tears of many passers-by. I looked up at Chang'an in the northwest, but unfortunately I could only see countless green mountains.

But how can the green mountains block the river? The river will still flow eastward after all. As the sun set, I was filled with melancholy when I heard the cry of partridges coming from the deep mountains.

4. "Liangzhou Ci" by Wang Han of the Tang Dynasty

The luminous cup of grape wine reminds me to drink pipa immediately. Lord Don't laugh while lying drunk on the battlefield. How many people have fought in ancient times?

Translation

At the wine feast, the mellow grape wine was filled into exquisite luminous cups, and the singers played the rapid and cheerful pipa to encourage drinking, thinking of the upcoming As they rode on horseback and rushed to the battlefield to kill the enemy and serve their country, the soldiers were all full of pride. You have to get drunk today before you can rest. So what if you fall drunk on the battlefield? This time I went on an expedition to serve my country. I originally planned to wrap my body in horse leather, but I didn't plan to come back alive.

5. "On the Military March" by Wang Changling of the Tang Dynasty

The snow-capped mountains are covered by long clouds in Qinghai, and the lonely city looks at Yumen Pass in the distance. Yellow sand can wear golden armor in a hundred battles, and Loulan will never be returned until it is broken.

Translation

Dark clouds covered Qinghai Lake, and the snow-capped mountains were dim. The ancient border city and Yumen Pass are thousands of miles apart, facing each other from afar. The soldiers guarding the border have experienced hundreds of battles, their armor has been worn out, and their ambition is unquenchable. They vow not to return home until they defeat the invading enemy.