末将当然知道保家卫国的重要了
“Of course I know the importance of protecting the country.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
末将 当然知道 保家卫国 的重 要了
“Of course I know the importance of protecting the country.”
“But when the people on the border were suffering,”
“Do not lecture me on lofty patriotism while innocent border folk are left to suffer.”
Imperial Chinese military etiquette required commanders to address themselves as 'mojiang' ('this lowly general') to show deference to higher civilian officials or the emperor.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
defend the home and the country
A classic four-character idiom frequently used in historical and military contexts to express patriotic duty.
this subordinate general (humble self-reference)
Used by military commanders to refer humbly to themselves when addressing higher-ranking officials or emperors in period dramas.
Emphasizes the obviousness of the conceded fact, subtly hinting that the listener's lecture is redundant.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“This officer is right. To defend the country,”
“Although I am a new general,”
“I shall take my leave now.”
“I'm sorry for that.”
“I swear to hold the city.”
“Welcome, Your Highness.”