不是说无诏不能动兵吗
“Wasn't it said that no troops could move without imperial authorization?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
怎么回事
“What is going on?”
不是说 无诏 不能动 兵 吗
“Wasn't it said that no troops could move without imperial authorization?”
“Nanzhao truly has keen ears and sharp eyes.”
“Troops are moving right now, which means either the rules were broken or a secret decree exists.”
To prevent rebellions and warlordism, Chinese emperors maintained an absolute monopoly on troop movement via tally tokens (such as the Tiger Tally) and explicit imperial decrees.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
didn't they say; wasn't it the case that
A classic rhetorical opening used to challenge current realities using prior agreements or established rules.
troops cannot be deployed without an imperial edict
A formal administrative military rule; useful in historical dramas illustrating strict imperial command over the armed forces.
Converts the statement into a rhetorical question that prompts the listener to reconcile an evident contradiction.
