本官暂时代管
“I'm temporarily overseeing”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“before Prefect Liu returns from Chang'an,”
本官 暂时代管
“I'm temporarily overseeing”
刺史府
“the Prefect's Residence.”
“I am in charge here now, so you answer to me.”
Addressing oneself as 'Ben Guan' reinforces official rank and reminds subordinates of the institutional hierarchy and power vested in the speaker.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
I (used by imperial officials)
A self-referential term used by officials in historical contexts to assert formal institutional authority.
temporarily administer or take charge of
Used in formal or administrative settings when someone temporarily steps in to manage an organization or office.