To cease military operations and return to a peaceful life; to disband troops and return to civilian pursuits.
经过多年的纷争，双方终于决定散马休牛，让民众得以重建家园。
After years of conflict, both sides finally decided to cease hostilities, allowing people to rebuild their homes.
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Towards the end of the Shang Dynasty, King Zhou of Shang was notoriously dissolute, causing widespread discontent among the populace. King Wu of Zhou led a large army to besiege the Shang capital.
King Zhou of Shang ascended Lutai (Deer Terrace) and set himself on fire, committing suicide. King Wu of Zhou established the Zhou Dynasty, making Haojing its capital.
He sent his soldiers home to engage in agricultural production, returned all the requisitioned cattle and horses, and enabled the people throughout the land to live in peace and contentment.
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