1. 古时候，有一个国君打完仗，在回国的途中迷失了方向。
In ancient times, a king led his army to go to a war. On their way home, the troops got lost.
2. 国君派将士去打探，但没有一个人能找到回去的道路。
The king ordered his officers to inquire about the way, but failed to get any answer.
3. 这时，一位大臣说："我们是骑着马来的，老马应该认识回去的路。"
Then a minister suggested, "Since we came here by riding horses, perhaps an old horse may know the way back."
4. 国君听了，觉得有道理，于是命令挑几匹老马在前面带路。
Thinking that was reasonable, the king ordered several old horses to be selected to lead the way.
5. 果然，老马认识路，把军队带回了国。
Sure enough the old horses knew the way, and finally they led the army back home.
