Bravado

Now that I’m old and have all the power, I can act like a child again. I march out with my retinue from the capital in my brocade hat and sable coat. I grace the presence of the governor of Mizhou and personally shoot a tiger to please the emperor. I can drink all I want and never lose courage even though my hair is slightly frosted. In war or peace, I hold the seal and dole out the punishment. If it pleases me, I’ll take out the invading army like shooting the moon with my bow and arrow.