"Bandang" originally refers to political darkness, but here it describes the world's chaos and turbulent situation.

1. Original text

The strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough wind knows the honest minister.

A brave man must be aware of righteousness, and a wise man must be benevolent.

2. Translation

Tough grass and trees can be identified in the strong wind, and loyal ministers can be identified in troubled times. How can a brave man understand the justice of serving the public, the country, the people, and the country? A wise person must have benevolence in his heart.

3. Source

"Giving Xiao Yu" by Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

Appreciation of "Giving Xiao Yu"

Poetic meaning of this poem Simple, reasoning image, profound meaning, concisely and comprehensively reveals the dialectical relationship between "wisdom", "courage", "benevolence" and "righteousness". This not only has practical significance for knowing people well, but also has an enlightening effect on readers' self-improvement and how to make themselves useful talents with both wisdom and courage.

The two sentences "The strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough and turbulent times know the honest minister" are quoted today. It means that only through the test of sharp and complex struggle can a person's true character and integrity be tested, and who can be shown who he is. He is a loyal and strong man.