Chinese poem illustration: 从军行七首 其四/ 7 Poems of Song of Enrolled by Army, the Fourth by Wang Changling

从军行七首

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Enrolled by Army is a borrowed title from Han poetry(乐府 poetry of Musical Department) . Wang Changling continued the spirits of Han people: expedition and conquering to the most distant places. He created the best breed of sentences and wordings on this topic that lasts till today: 不破楼兰终不还(no sacking Loulan, no home) .

History background is further explored, together with the significance and literature images of Loulan, Qinghai and Yumen Fortress (楼兰, 青海和玉门关)

从军行七首·其四
王昌龄

青海长云暗雪山,
孤城遥望玉门关。
黄沙百战穿金甲,
不破楼兰终不还。

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