The landowner wanted to divert the river to irrigate his land but drew in his horns when an armed band of villagers arrived to express their disapproval.

那位土地所有者想把那条河流改道来浇灌他的土地，但是当一群武装的村民前来表示反对时，他退缩了。

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When dealing with a specific local armed band, you should consider the others at the same time. You should have the overall situation in mind, refraining from seeking small gains at great cost.

在解决某一部分武装问题时还要考虑到对其他部分的影响，不要贪小便宜，不要因小失大，而要从全盘考虑问题。

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Then most of the band members joined the armed forces.

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