The advantage gained by a third party when two other parties are engaged in a fierce struggle; to benefit from others' disputes.
两个竞争对手在价格战中两败俱伤，最终让新的市场进入者获得了田父之功
The two competitors were both severely hurt in the price war, ultimately allowing a new market entrant to gain the old farmer's advantage.
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Ancient
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During the Warring States period, the State of Qi was preparing to attack the State of Wei.
Chunyu Kun told King Xuan of Qi: "Han Zilu, the fastest dog in the world, chased Dongguo Jun, the most cunning rabbit in the world. They chased each other over mountain after mountain, until both were utterly exhausted and died.
An old farmer happened to pass by and picked up the nearly dead dog and rabbit.
Now, if Qi and Wei continue their standoff, other states will reap 'the old farmer's gain' (Tianfu Zhi Gong)."
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