Language Translation: Even if Mount Tai collapses in front of you, your face will not change; even if the elk dances beside you, you will not look at it.
Note Color: refers to complexion. Elk: Common name is four different things. Xing: rise, which is extended to dance. Left: Nearby. Shun: take a look, look at it for a short time.
Source (Song Dynasty) Su Xun's "Mind Technique": "The way to general is to heal the heart first. Mount Tai collapses in front but does not change its color; elk rises to the left but does not blink; then it is possible to control the advantages and disadvantages. You can wait for the enemy."
Su Xun, Ming Dynasty (1009-1066), was an essayist in the Northern Song Dynasty. His courtesy name was Mingyun and his nickname was Laoquan. He was a native of Meishan, Meizhou (now part of Sichuan). He is good at ancient prose, has strong writing skills, and can discuss clearly. Together with his sons Su Shi and Su Che, they are also known as the "Three Sus", and they are all included in the "Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties". There is "Jiayou Collection".
"The Art of Mind" is one of the author's ten essays titled "The Book of Power". This article puts forward its own opinions on the use of troops based on the military theories and experiences of our country's past dynasties. Some of these views are of great reference value, such as the need to "know the rationale, the potential, and the integrity" of war, which has given great inspiration to future generations. The whole article puts forward eight opinions, which are self-contained paragraphs, but they all revolve around a center. The article is clearly layered and concise.
The sentence mentioned above is about the rules that a general should follow, and that he should first cultivate his spirit and will. The collapse of Mount Tai is a metaphor for unexpected changes; the rise of elk is a metaphor for the temptation of beautiful things. This means that only by remaining unmoved in the face of frights and temptations can one be a general and defeat the enemy. The whole sentence is written with great momentum, the metaphor is appropriate, and the contrast is powerful. It can be described as a stroke of genius.