Cao Cao was a warrior who fought in numerous battles. Old fart hided behind the Japanese, the British, Tunku and ISD. :oIo::kma:
The Old Fart is nothing more than
Uncouth city mayor
"Credit" goes to him for exploiting
Sinkies' kiasuism to max
Son can count and joke Mai Hum
Not only was Cao Cao a general
He was also a poet
Recognised by Chinese historians
As one of the greats
Along with sons Cao Pi and Cao Zhi
神龜雖壽,猶有竟時。
Though the tortoise blessed with magic powers lives long,
Its days have their allotted span;
騰蛇乘霧,終為土灰。
Though winged serpents ride high on the mist,
They turn to dust and ashes at the last;
老驥伏櫪,志在千里;
An old war-horse may be stabled,
Yet still it longs to gallop a thousand li;
烈士暮年,壯心不已。
And a noble-hearted man though advanced in years
Never abandons his proud aspirations.
盈縮之期,不但在天;
Man's span of life, whether long or short,
Depends not on Heaven alone;
養怡之福,可得永年。
One who eats well and keeps cheerful
Can live to a great old age.
幸甚至哉!歌以咏志。
And so, with joy in my heart,
I hum this song.