Rob during a fire.
Interpretation:
Take advantage of this opportunity
And benefit for yourself
If the enemy is weakened by misfortune
and suffered heavy losses.
If the enemy is defeated inside, seize his lands.
If the enemy is defeated outside, take possession of his people.
If defeat is inside and outside, then take the entire state.
Historical example:
While traveling around the Tang Empire, the Monkey King and the monk Tripitaka stopped for the night in one of the rich monasteries. They carried with them a rare Buddhist treasure - the Golden Bundle. During the tea ceremony, the abbot of the monastery began to show off his exquisite clothes. In response, the Monkey King also demonstrated his skills. He waved the package he had in his sleeve, and the room was filled with bright light and a wonderful aroma. The insidious abbot decided to take possession of the treasure. He ordered the monks to start a fire and steal the golden miracle in the confusion.
However, the Monkey King was so cunning that he exposed their plan. With the help of witchcraft, he obtained a blanket that protected from fire, and covered the Monk Tripitaka with it. When the monks set fire to the monastery rooms, it caused a strong wind. The fire broke out throughout the entire territory of the monastery. Now the monks cursed the hour when they dared to encroach on the golden bundle.
All the animals and demons in the surrounding mountains woke up from this monstrous fire. The Mountain Dragon, who lived in the Black Wind Cave, also awakened. Going to help the monks, he flew up to the monastery on a cloud. The halls were empty, a fire was burning inside, and a golden bundle lay on the floor in multi-colored rays.
So the Dragon discovered a rare Buddhist treasure and forgot about his good intentions. He grabbed the golden bundle and flew away to his cave, rejoicing at the valuable acquisition. The monks, having violated the law of hospitality, were left without treasure and without a home.