为北蛮朝廷所用
“and were taken into service by the Beiman court.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
逃去了北蛮境内
“fled to Beiman”
为北蛮朝廷所用
“and were taken into service by the Beiman court.”
还有这种事
“There was such a thing?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Historically, defecting to a northern nomadic state (often labeled 'barbarians') was viewed as the ultimate form of national treason and cultural betrayal.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to be utilized by; to enter the service of
A standard classical passive structure commonly seen in formal historical narratives and political discussions.
northern barbarians
A historical term used by Central Plains dynasties to denote non-Han nomadic tribes or rival northern dynasties.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“completely loyal”
“It was "Defend the Emperor, Expel the Barbarians."”
“that we can let our guard down against Beiman?”
“were actually poisons meant to control Tang officials.”
“covets Jiaozhou's land and supplies.”
“We're just serving the state”