correct evil doings and revert to good deeds

with a wealthy nation and strong army

Fruits fall off when ripe

no proper order for the noble and the mean

It seems as if a whole generation has passed.

major administrative documents of the imperial court

A restricted view

isolated force penetrating deep into enemy's territory (or occupied area)

good friendship

as superb as if designed by the supernatural

Dog in office

Devilish stratagem

pour out a torrent of abuse(let loose a stream of abuse against)

the dead hours of the night(All is quiet in the dead of night.)

paralyzed

enervated

The country is prosperous and the people are at peace

Each fights his own battle.

the root is strong and leaves are many

resigned and return home