将在外军令有所不受
“A general in the field is not bound by orders from the sovereign.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
灵活机动可不能忘啊
“we must not forget to be flexible.”
将在外军令有所不受
“A general in the field is not bound by orders from the sovereign.”
大家要注意安全
“Everyone, please pay attention to safety.”
“Circumstances change on the ground, so I'll make the call myself regardless of orders.”
Derived from ancient military strategist Sun Tzu, this proverb reflects the traditional Chinese balance between strict hierarchical obedience and pragmatic adaptability when confronting real-world variables.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a general in the field cannot accept all royal commands; field officers must use their own discretion
Use this classical idiom when justifying overriding headquarters' strict rules to handle dynamic, practical situations on the ground.
