To ensure that agricultural activities are carried out at the appropriate time without delay, respecting the natural cycle of the seasons for cultivation and harvest.
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Ancient
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During the Warring States period, Mencius visited King Hui of Liang. King Hui asked Mencius how he could govern his state with all his might and how he provided relief when his people suffered from disasters, yet the population did not increase.
Mencius suggested that merely focusing on disaster relief was insufficient; the King should instead consider how to develop agricultural production by "not violating the farming seasons."
He emphasized that it was crucial to seize the time to promote production swiftly, allowing people to live in comfort and have enough food and clothing.