cast beans on the ground and they will be transformed by magic into soldiers; turn handfuls of peas into armies of warriors ❍ 自古圣人手段能，他会呼风唤雨，～。(孔尚仁《桃花扇·听稗》)The great Sage of antiquity was most versatile;|He could sway the wind and rain,|And turn handfuls of peas into armies of warriors.