《明史·列传·卷九十九》
马林虽然更历边镇，但是没有经遇强敌，无大将才。
林虽更历边镇，然未经强敌，无大将才。
 Although Malin had been to many border towns, he had not encountered any formidable enemies, and did not display the talent of a great general.
<s>[INST] Translate the following passage from Classical Chinese to both modern Chinese and English, focusing on preserving the emotional tone in both translations: 林虽更历边镇，然未经强敌，无大将才。 [/INST] Modern Chinese: 马林虽然更历边镇，但是没有经遇强敌，无大将才。 English:  Although Malin had been to many border towns, he had not encountered any formidable enemies, and did not display the talent of a great general.</s>
Translate the following passage from Classical Chinese to both modern Chinese and English, focusing on preserving the emotional tone in both translations: 林虽更历边镇，然未经强敌，无大将才。
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Modern Chinese: 马林虽然更历边镇，但是没有经遇强敌，无大将才。 English:  Although Malin had been to many border towns, he had not encountered any formidable enemies, and did not display the talent of a great general.
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