To be experienced and prudent; to be mature and steady in one's actions, avoiding rash decisions.
他虽然年轻，但处理事情总是老成持重，让人放心。
Although he is young, he always handles matters with seasoned prudence and discretion, which gives everyone confidence.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Song Dynasty, the Jurchen army invaded the central plains. Zhong Shizhong was ordered to meet the enemy, and he successfully recaptured Shouyang, Yuci, and other places.
The Jurchen troops deliberately dispersed their forces. Frontline scouts reported to the court that it was an excellent opportunity to attack.
The seasoned and prudent Zhong Shizhong believed this was an enemy trap, but he could not defy the emperor's command, so he had to deploy his troops. As a result, he fell into an enemy ambush, and his entire army was wiped out.
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