Someone who deeply cares about the people will have a strong desire to seek out talent. “Talent” refers to outstanding people, namely those with high morals and skills; “the people” refers to the general public, and “loving the people” means “caring about the people.” The term “love” as used here does not refer to personal morality or individual affection; it refers to how administrators must govern a country well so as to ensure the basic well-being and interests of its people, to spare them from suffering and unwarranted infringements, and to enable them to live stably and work happily. To achieve this, administrators must rely on outstanding people for the country's governance; hence administrators who truly care about the people will of course have a strong desire to find talent. “To love the people” is fundamental, and “to seek talent” is its specific means of implementation.

Someone who cares deeply about the people will eagerly seek out talent; someone who rejoices in finding talent will treat them well. (Huangshigong’s Strategies on White Silk)