老谋深算 shrewd and farsighted
Explanation
形容人办事精明老练，有远见卓识，善于谋划。
Describes someone who is shrewd, experienced, and far-sighted, good at planning.
Origin Story
春秋时期，晋献公一心想吞并小国翟国，为此寝食难安。晋国大臣唂叔虎看穿了晋献公的心思，便献计于大夫士蒍，让他出面请战，并与士蒍一起率军攻打翟国。唂叔虎老谋深算，事先就预料到这次战争会遇到种种困难，并作了周密的部署，最终取得了胜利，成功吞并了翟国。
During the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Xian of Jin was determined to annex the small state of Di, and was worried and anxious. The Jin minister Yi Shuhu saw through Duke Xian's intentions, and advised the official Shi Yi to take the lead in the war. Together, Shi Yi and Yi Shuhu led the army to attack Di. Yi Shuhu, being a clever and foresighted man, had anticipated the many difficulties that would come with this war, and had made detailed plans, which ultimately led to their victory and the successful annexation of Di.
Usage
常用来形容人做事精明老练，有谋略，有远见。
Often used to describe someone who is shrewd, experienced, resourceful, and far-sighted.
Examples
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老谋深算的张经理，早已为公司未来的发展布局好了战略。
lǎo móu shēn suàn de zhāng jīnglǐ, zǎoyǐ wèi gōngsī wèilái de fāzhǎn bùjù hǎole zhànlüè
The shrewd manager Zhang has already planned strategies for the future development of the company.
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面对复杂的国际形势，我们需要老谋深算的领导者来掌舵。
miàn duì fùzá de guójì xíngshì, wǒmen xūyào lǎo móu shēn suàn de lǐngdǎozhě lái zhǎngdǎo
In the face of the complex international situation, we need a shrewd leader to take the helm.
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他老谋深算地利用了对手的弱点，最终赢得了胜利。
tā lǎo móu shēn suàn de lìyòngle duìshǒu de ruòdiǎn, zuìzhōng yíngdéle shènglì
He shrewdly exploited his opponent's weaknesses and ultimately won the victory.