Source: Zuo Zhuan Xiang Gong Eleven Years
Interpretation: When preparing for danger in times of peace, we must consider the arrival of danger. Considering this, you should be prepared for danger in times of peace. If you are prepared in advance, things will not cause tragedy when they happen.
Other advocates of "preparing for danger in times of peace" include:
Guo Songmao's poems on Qian Yuefu, Sui, Yuan and Song Dynasties, and Huang Fu: "Be ambitious, be prepared for danger in times of peace, take care of yourself and observe discipline."
Xu Songxuan's Ode to Virtue: "Things in Xinjiang are getting better and better, so you can't prepare for it. Be prepared for danger in times of peace. "
Shen Liangyue's Biography of the Five Kings of the Song Dynasty: "Although it is congenital today, fortunately, the dragon boat benefited from reason, but it must be considered for peace."
Ming anonymous "White Rabbit: Koufan": "The ancients said:' Being favored is humiliating, and being prepared for danger in times of peace." "
Cai's Biography of Yue Quan: "If you want to love and humiliate, be prepared for danger in times of peace."
"History of Ming Dynasty Zheng Chuan": "Your Majesty should be prepared for danger in times of peace, and be a small group to avoid trouble."