To act immediately upon hearing a piece of news, a rumor, or a command; to spring into action at the first hint of something.
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During the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius led his disciples on a journey through various states. After facing difficulties in states like Wei, Chen, and Cai, they received an invitation from the State of Chu.
However, the State of Chen, in collusion with the State of Cai, released prisoners to besiege Confucius. These prisoners, hearing the news, immediately sprang into action, surrounding Confucius and his disciples for many days.
Confucius and his followers ran out of food, so Zigong was dispatched to seek help. Upon hearing that the Chu army was approaching, the prisoners scattered in fear.