To eradicate evil completely; to ensure that all bad elements are eliminated thoroughly, leaving no room for resurgence.
对于团队中的不良风气，我们必须除恶务尽，才能确保项目顺利进行。
For the unhealthy tendencies within the team, we must eradicate them thoroughly to ensure the smooth progress of the project.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
In 494 BC, King Fuchai of Wu led his army to a great victory over King Goujian of Yue at Fujiao, and subsequently captured the capital of Yue.
King Goujian sent his minister Wen Zhong to seek peace with Wu, which King Fuchai was inclined to accept.
Wu Zixu advised King Fuchai, saying, 'Cultivate virtue and let it grow; eradicate evil completely.'
King Fuchai ignored his advice, and because he did not eradicate the evil thoroughly, he was eventually annihilated by Goujian 20 years later.
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