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Hooded crows fly at night over the walls of Chang'an,uttering harsh cries above Welcoming Autumn Gate,then head for people's houses, pecking at the lofty roofs,roofs beneath which high officials scurry to escape barbarians
The golden whip is ...

Of a Ministry pitiful, angry, mean,
A gallant commander the victim is seen
For promptitude, vigour, success, does he
Condemn'd to receive a severe reprimand