Emperor Gaozu of Han - Song of The Great Wind

The Song of the Great Wind was a song composed by Liu Bang in 195 BC when he visited his hometown of Pei County after suppressing Ying Bu's rebellion. He prepared a banquet and invited all his old friends and townsfolk to join him. After some drinks, Liu Bang started playing a guqin and sang the Song of the Great Wind.

《大風歌》

Song of the Great Wind

大風起兮雲飛揚，

A great wind came forth,
the clouds rose on high.

威加海內兮歸故鄉，

Now that my might rules all within the seas,
I have returned to my old village.

安得猛士兮守四方！

Where will I find brave men
to guard the four corners of my land?

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