A poem by an old friend.

1, we used to be Jiang and Han's companions. Every time we meet, we may get drunk. Since we left each other, we drifted like clouds, and ten years passed like running water, until we finally got together again. We talked and laughed, just like before, except that the hair on our heads is a little gray now. Why not go home? There are autumn mountains in Huaishang. -From the Tang Dynasty: Wei's "Huai Shang Wen Liang You/Huai Shang Liangzhou Old Friend"

Interpretation of vernacular Chinese: Being a guest together in Jianghan, every time we meet, we are drunk. After parting, like clouds, the years are like flowing water for ten years. Although we laughed the same when we met today, it's a pity that people are old and covered with spots. Why don't I go with my old friend? Because there are beautiful autumn mountains in Huaishang.

2, when the autumn moon is full, a thousand nights in towns and villages. People doubt that it is a dream meeting to meet Jiangnan in the capital. The autumn wind disturbs the branches, and the cold cries in the grass. Tourists wandering outside should have been drunk and kept each other for fear that the bell would ring. —— From the Tang Dynasty: Dai Shulun's "Guest Night and Old Friends/Village Inn for Old Friends"

Interpretation of vernacular Chinese: the autumn moon is round, and the night in the city is deep. You and I met in Jiangnan, and I doubt it was a dream meeting. The evening breeze shook the branches and alarmed the birds and magpies living there. Autumn grass covered with frost and dew, accompanied by sad cold insects. You and I are in a foreign land, so we should drink to relieve our worries, and let you drink for a long time to remember the past, only worried that the bell will ring at dawn.

3, once in ten years, we met here. Where is the horse's head? Sunset is ten thousand peaks. -From the Tang Dynasty: Quan Deyu's Farewell to those who have been in the mountains for a long time

Interpretation of vernacular Chinese: Ten years ago, we separated and met in a long journey. Where are you going to get rid of the horse? Look at the mountains and valleys in the sunset.

After this boring decade, we meet again. We have all changed a lot. I didn't know my name for the first time. I was surprised when I first saw my name. I called my name and remembered that old face. Talking about the changes of the world after parting, I have been talking about the temple bells at dusk. Tomorrow you are going to climb the old Baling Road in Qiushan. I wonder how much weight there is? -From the Tang Dynasty: Yi Lee's "A Short and Happy Meeting with My Brother-in-law" "Meeting by chance, just for parting"

Interpretation of vernacular Chinese: After nearly ten years of war and displacement, I met unexpectedly when I grew up. When I first met you, I was surprised to ask my first and last name, and I remembered my old face after calling my first name. I can't finish talking about the changes in the world after my separation until the temple rings the bell at dusk. Tomorrow, you will climb the Baling Ancient Road again. How heavy will autumn mountain add sorrow?

Prepare chicken and rice for me, old friend. You entertain me on your farm. Green Woods surround the village and green hills are located outside the city. Open the window facing the valley vegetable garden and pass the glass to talk about crops. Please come here to see chrysanthemums when the ninth festival comes. —— From the Tang Dynasty: Meng Haoran's Passing the Old Village

Interpretation of vernacular Chinese: An old friend prepared a sumptuous meal and invited me to his hospitable farmhouse. Green Woods surround the village and green mountains span the city. Open the window to the grain field and vegetable garden and raise a glass to talk about crops. The Double Ninth Festival is here. Please come here to see chrysanthemums.