刘商·《行营即事》英译

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将军夸宝剑，功在杀人多。

Impromptu Verse Written in Camp

Liu Shang

The people are tired of the endless fighting,

But the frontiers’ hostilities will not cease.

The general is profuse in praising his sword,

For his success lies in the countless lives it has ended.