被南赵使臣发难
“the Nanzhao envoys are pressing him.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Now, because of Master Shenguan,”
被 南赵使臣 发难
“the Nanzhao envoys are pressing him.”
“He doesn't want me dragged into this,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Diplomatic emissaries in historical China frequently used diplomatic protocols to aggressively challenge the imperial court on sensitive issues.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to launch an attack or create difficulties
A formal and literary term used to describe launching an aggressive objection, challenge, or verbal assault.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“No wonder that envoy from Nanzhao was so brazen.”
“as the Nanzhao envoy,”
“I've already issued a decree to send the delegation back.”
“ordering the King of Nanzhao to fully cooperate.”
“Should the Nanzhao envoy not be informed first?”
“perhaps you should ask the King of Nanzhao.”