Frontiers and War — Page 2
邊塞與征戰
Frontiers and War — page 2 of 2.
Poems in this hub
Gao Shi Song of Yingzhou 營州歌 Gao Shi's brief portrait of Yingzhou youth follows hunting, rough fur clothing, strong drink, and astonishingly early skill on horseback. Zhang Ji A Scene at Chang Gate 閶門即事 Zhang Ji looks from Suzhou's gate toward fields overgrown after farmers are recruited for war, and asks how many hearths still smoke. Lu Lun Border Song, I: The New Command 塞下曲六首·其一 Feathered arrows and an embroidered banner frame a commander's new order. Follow the contrast between one standing figure and a thousand answering camps. Lu Lun Border Song, II: The Arrow in the Stone 塞下曲六首·其二 A general shoots into darkness and searches for his arrow at dawn. Read how the final discovery transforms an uncertain night into a feat of heroic strength. Lu Lun Border Song, III: Snow on Bows and Blades 塞下曲六首·其三 An enemy leader flees under a dark sky as cavalry prepare to pursue. Watch the poem pause on snow-covered weapons before any outcome is known. Lu Lun Border Song, IV: The Victory Banquet 塞下曲六首·其四 A field banquet celebrates a returning army with guests, armored dancing, and drums. Follow the festive movement as it seems to shake the landscape. Lu Lun Border Song, V: The Hunt 塞下曲六首·其五 Arrows and a hunting hawk display a commander's exceptional skill. Read the quick movement from preparation to fleeing prey and a sweeping final boast. Lu Lun Border Song, VI: Honor in the Portrait Gallery 塞下曲六首·其六 A commander is promised lasting honor in a portrait gallery. Discover why leaving his personal name unwritten becomes the poem's highest compliment.