戎马倥偬 Busy with military affairs
Explanation
形容军务繁忙，事情非常多，时间紧迫。
Describes the busyness and pressure of military affairs.
Origin Story
话说唐朝名将李靖，一生戎马倥偬，为大唐王朝的开疆拓土立下了汗马功劳。他年轻时便展现出卓越的军事才能，屡立战功，深受皇帝器重。征战沙场，他总是身先士卒，冲锋陷阵，指挥若定，将士们都敬佩他的英勇和睿智。有一次，突厥大军来犯，李靖临危不乱，巧妙地利用地形，设计了一个计策，以少胜多，大败突厥。然而，军营生活并非只有金戈铁马，李靖也十分注重军队的训练和后勤保障，他深知军队强盛的根本在于士兵的训练和充足的补给。在征战的间隙，他常常亲临军营，检查士兵的训练，了解士兵的生活情况。他关心士兵的衣食住行，鼓励士兵积极学习文化知识，提高士兵的素质。李靖的戎马倥偬并不仅仅体现在战场上，也体现在他为军队建设所做的努力上，正因为他的努力和付出，才使得唐军所向披靡。
It is said that Li Jing, a famous Tang Dynasty general, spent his whole life in military affairs and made great contributions to the expansion of the Tang Dynasty. From a young age, he displayed outstanding military talents, repeatedly achieving victory, and was highly regarded by the emperor. On the battlefield, he always led from the front, charging into battle, and his commands were precise, with soldiers admiring his bravery and wisdom. Once, when a large Turkic army attacked, Li Jing remained calm under pressure, skillfully using the terrain to devise a strategy that enabled him to defeat the enemy with fewer troops. However, military camp life was not solely about fighting; Li Jing also paid great attention to troop training and logistical support. He understood that the strength of the army rested on the training of the soldiers and adequate supplies. In the intervals between battles, he often personally visited the camps, checking on the soldiers' training and their living conditions. He cared about their clothing, food, housing, and transportation, encouraging the soldiers to actively learn cultural knowledge, and improve the soldiers' overall quality. Li Jing's busy military life was not only reflected on the battlefield but also in his efforts for army construction, and it was his effort and devotion that made the Tang army invincible.
Usage
常用来形容军务繁忙，或比喻工作繁忙、时间紧迫。
Often used to describe the busyness of military affairs, or to describe busy work and tight deadlines.
Examples
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将军戎马倥偬，难得清闲。
jiangjun rongmakongzong, nande qingxian
The general is busy with military affairs and rarely has free time.
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建国初期，百废待兴，领导们个个戎马倥偬。
jianguo chuqi, baifei daixing, lingdaomen gege rongmakongzong
In the early days of the founding of the country, everything was under construction, and the leaders were all very busy.