自古以来盛世皆是轻徭薄税
“periods of prosperity are built on minimal taxation and corvée labor.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“our fortunes taking a nosedive. In my opinion, historically,”
自古以来 盛世皆是轻徭薄税
“periods of prosperity are built on minimal taxation and corvée labor.”
“There were no miscellaneous charges, and the land tax was reasonable.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Confucian political philosophy, reducing the tax burden and labor conscription on ordinary subjects is considered the cardinal rule for securing a prosperous and harmonious dynasty.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since ancient times; throughout history
A very common formal introductory phrase used to invoke historical precedent or tradition.
light corvée labor and low taxation
A formal classical idiom representing the Confucian ideal of benevolent governance toward peasants.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“most of them can be called good remedies for the world!”
“Since ancient times, the capable should be in charge and the mediocre beneath them.”