This sentence comes from Zeng Guofan, and the governor's office in Zhili has this couplet.

Zeng Guofan has regarded this as a way to be an official and a way to be a man.

1, born with fear, don't forget to be cautious, always remind yourself that evil is rewarded with evil, and evil is rewarded with evil;

2, frank and open, despite adversity, Huai Tian is also open and aboveboard, and in adversity, he must have a broad vision and a broad mind;

The above personal understanding is for reference only.

Seems to be Zheng Wen and Zeng Guofan's attitude towards Zeng.