Modern significance: people who eat meat (non-vegetarians)
"Carnivores seek it" comes from the debate in Cao Gui (Zuo Qiuming).
The original excerpt is as follows:
In the spring of ten years, the army of Qi attacked our country of Lu. Male will play, Cao Gui, please see. His fellow countryman said, "People in power will plan this. Why do you want to participate?" ? ""Those in power are short-sighted and unable to think deeply, "Cao Gui said." Then they went to the court to see the duke. "What are you fighting for?" Cao Gui asked. Zhuang Gong said, "I never dare to know what to eat and wear. I must give it to the ministers around me." Cao Gui replied, "This little favor cannot be extended to the people, and the people will not obey you. Zhuang Gong said, "I never dare to exaggerate the number of pigs, sheep, jade articles, silks and so on. I must tell God the truth." . Cao Gui said: "Mix has no credit and cannot be trusted by the gods. The gods will not bless you." . "."Zhuang Gong said, "Even if you can't see all the litigation cases in Mix, I must be based on facts." Yes: "Loyalty belongs to you. You can go to war. Please follow the war. "
Translation:
In the spring of the tenth year of Duke Zhuang of Lu, the Qi army attacked our state of Lu. Duke Zhuang of Lu can fight. Cao Gui asked to meet Duke Zhuang of Lu. His fellow countryman said, "People in power will plan this. Why do you participate?" Cao Gui said: "People in power are short-sighted, so they can't think ahead." So he went to North Korea to see Duke Zhuang of Lu. Cao Gui asked, "What are you fighting for?" Duke Zhuang of Lu said: "I never dare to keep food and clothing for health. I must give it to the ministers around me." Cao Gui replied: "This kind of small kindness can't spread to the people, and the people won't obey you." Duke Zhuang of Lu said, "I never dare to exaggerate the number of sacrifices such as pigs, cows, sheep, jade articles and silk fabrics, but I must tell the truth to God." Cao Gui said: "A small contribution cannot win the trust of the gods, and the gods will not bless you." Lv Zhuanggong said: "Even if I can't see all the litigation cases, I will make a reasonable judgment based on the facts." Cao Gui replied: "This has completed my task, and we can fight a battle (under this condition). If you fight, please allow me to go with you. "
Appreciation of works:
This article is intended to show Cao Gui's "foresight", so it focuses on "debate" to select materials. In the first paragraph, through the dialogue between Cao Gui and Duke Zhuang of Lu, it is emphasized that the people's heart is the primary condition to determine the outcome of the war, and Cao Gui's strategic thought of "winning the trust of the people" is highlighted; The second paragraph briefly describes the process of Cao Gui's command of Lu army to counterattack, pursue and finally win, showing Cao Gui's military command ability, laying the foundation for the following analysis of the reasons for winning; The third syllogism describes the reasons for winning, and highlights Cao Gui's tactical thought of being good at seizing fighter planes and being cautious and decisive. The full-text narrative is clear, the details are appropriate, the dialogue between characters is accurate and vivid, and the important words are not annoying. It is a famous article in Zuo Zhuan.