Wang Changling

The vast clouds, the Blue Sea, the dim snow mountains;

The lone¹ fort faces the distant Jade-Gate Pass.

Though the armor torn in constant desert wars,

Our men wouldn’t come back till they beat the Loulans.

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。