今似槛中猿。
徒结千载恨，
While emergency fire calls for royal orders. When royal troops are stationed in Guangwu,
空负百年怨。
弃席思君幄，
They go north to the front without ado. In chilly autumn, with bows made of hard stuff,
疲马恋君轩。
愿垂晋主惠，
Enemy troops are very tough and rough. With sword in hand, the king is in a rage
不愧田子魂。
羽檄起边亭，
And sends forth men to watch the battle stage. The troops pass zigzag stone-paths in a file
烽火入咸阳。
征师屯广武，
And cross the vaulting bridges in a while. The martial music shows their deep home thoughts;
分兵救朔方。
严秋筋竿劲，
Frost wets their flags and shields in north forts. When gusts of wind in border areas roar,
虏阵精且强。
天子按剑怒，
The sands and granules seem to float and soar. Even horses feel the cold at dawn
使者遥相望。
And horny bows can hardly be e'er drawn.