First, the source:

Lin Zhancai made an expedition in the forest: "He said sympathetically,' Yes':" The soldiers and horses have not moved, and the food and grass go first. "This is the old fighting rule since ancient times. How can you walk so far without food? "

Secondly, explain:

The soldiers and horses did not move, the food and grass went first, and the soldiers were not pointed out. It is a metaphor to prepare in advance before doing something.

Third, examples:

Zhang zhen's "wise vision, correct campaign policy": "The soldiers and horses have not moved, and the food and grass go first! In addition to ensuring the supply of front-line munitions, ammunition and grain and grass, thousands of people enthusiastically transported and cared for the wounded regardless of all hardships. "

Extended data

synonym

First, plan ahead.

1, interpretation:

Take precautions: bind tightly. It hasn't rained yet, so tie up the doors and windows first. Metaphor is to prepare in advance.

2. Source:

Zhu Ming Bailu's Family Training: "It is advisable to plan ahead; Digging a well is not thirsty. "

3. Translation:

"You should be prepared in advance, and digging a well is not thirsty."

Second, be prepared.

1, interpretation:

Suffer: misfortune, disaster. If you are prepared in advance, you can avoid disaster.

2. Source:

"Shangshu said hit": "Everything is prepared, and there is no danger." "Zuo Zhuan Xiang Gong Eleven Years": "Be prepared for danger in times of peace, be prepared for danger in times of peace."

3. Translation:

Shangshu Life Theory: "Materialism, so he is prepared. If he is prepared in advance, he can avoid disasters." "Zuo Zhuan Xiang Gong Eleven Years": "Be prepared for danger in times of peace, and thinking about it can avoid disaster. "

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