How can we control evil if the people know they will die! If the captives are bound to come, the translation of "芟米无多"

From Zi Zhi Tongjian's Song Ji

Original text

In the early days, the Lord of Wei passed through Pengcheng and sent a message to the city: "Go away after you have eaten." The wheat will come again when it is ripe." At that time, Wang Yigong of Jiang Kunxia proposed to cultivate wheat seedlings and immigrate to the fort. Wang Xiaosun, who joined the army in recording the affairs of the town army, said: "Since the captives cannot come back, we can protect ourselves; if they come again, this proposal cannot be established. The people are confined in the inner city, and the famine has been going on for a long time. It is the spring month, and the wild harvests are self-financed; a one-person fortress The people are about to starve to death, so how can we control the evil? If the captives are bound to come, it will never be too late for the crops to grow." They sat in silence, and no one dared to confront them. Zhang Chang, the chief historian, said: "The discussion of filial piety and grandson can really be found." Dong Yuansi, who signed the decree of Zhenjun Mansion, served Wang Jun of Wuling and came in and said: "The king's discussion of affairs cannot be taken away." Prince Xia of Farewell said: "This It's true." Chang Lianban Bai Jun said: "The official wants to order Xiaosun Danzi Xia." Jun said: "What's wrong with Wang Biejia?" Chang said: "It's a big discussion. One party's safety is in danger. Because of this, Zi Xia was the head of the state, and there was no difference between them. When he heard Yuan Si's words, he responded with a smile. How could he serve the king?

Translation

When the leader of the Northern Wei Dynasty passed through Pengcheng, he sent someone to tell the Pengcheng defenders: "We have finished eating the food, so we will go back for the time being. We will come back when your wheat is ripe." "When the wheat was ripe, Liu Yigong, the king of Jiangxia, wanted to cut all the wheat and move everyone to the castle. At this time, Wang Xiaosun, a member of the army who recorded the town army, said: "The barbarians will never come again, and we can protect ourselves. If they really come back, this motion cannot be implemented. Because our people are locked up in the city and endure They have been hungry for a long time, and now is the time when spring flowers are blooming. They can dig some wild vegetables and pick some wild fruits to satisfy their hunger. Once they are allowed to move to the castle, the common people will starve to death immediately. Knowing that we will starve to death, how can we control them? If the Hulu must come to invade, it will not be too late for us to wait for them to come and cut the wheat." Everyone here sat in silence, no one dared. say. Zhang Chang, the chief historian, said: "What Wang Xiaosun said is really reasonable." Dong Yuansi, the signer of the Zhenjun Mansion, stood next to Wuling King Liu Jun. He also advised: "Wang Lu's opinion cannot be changed." Don't drive. Wang Zixia said: "This opinion is indeed good." Zhang Chang raised his hands and said to Liu Jun: "I plan to ask Wang Xiaosun to impeach Wang Zixia." Liu Jun asked in surprise: "What happened to Wang Zixia?" Zhang Chang Said: "Harvesting wheat and moving people to the castle are all very important decisions, and the safety of a place is related to this. As the highest official in a state, Wang Zixia has never expressed an opinion. After listening to Dong When Yuan Si said this, he immediately smiled and expressed his agreement. How can such a flattering person do anything for you? "Wang Zixia and Dong Yuan Si were deeply ashamed after hearing Zhang Chang's words. Liu Yigong's plan was also cancelled.