《左传》中直接反映“利民”思想的材料并不多,但却得到了非常明确的表达。其中“利民”思想有两种含义,即“有利于民”和“使民获利”。这种“利民”思想是先秦民本思想的突出表现,不仅与夏商西周的相关思想渊源很深,而且对后世的相关思想,如诸子德治思想,也产生了很大的影响,且在今天仍有很大的价值。 In Zuo Zhuan, there are not many materials that directly reflect the idea of ​​“benefiting the people”, but they are very clearly expressed. Among them, the idea of ​​“benefiting the people” has two meanings: “to benefit the people” and “to make the people benefit”. This “Li Min” ideology is a prominent manifestation of the pre-Qin people-centered thought. It not only has deep roots in the related thoughts of Xia and Shang Western Zhou Dynasty, but also has a great influence on related thoughts in later ages, such as the thought of " Impact, and still have great value today.