太子殿下向来用人唯贤
“The Crown Prince always values talent.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
去清晖园
“Let's go to Qinghui Manor!”
太子殿下 向来 用人唯贤
“The Crown Prince always values talent.”
不拘科举还是捐官出身
“Whether someone rose through the imperial exams or bought an official title,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Confucian political thought, a ruler who selects subordinates solely based on capability rather than patronage or noble birth is considered the epitome of enlightened leadership.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to judge and appoint people strictly by ability and merit
A classical idiom representing the ideal standard of enlightened rulership and administrative meritocracy.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince
A highly formal honorific address used in imperial court contexts.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“The Crown Prince wants people who can rake in money for him,”
“Your only task today is to protect the Crown Prince.”
“It's for deceiving himself and others.”
“Your Highness, you're the descendant of Crown Prince Chengde.”
“the Crown Prince's virtue had spread far and wide,”
“You are the Crown Prince who protects the capital,”
“How could I compare myself with Your Highness?”
“That's why Prince Cheng always has the upper hand over the Crown Prince.”
“Being named Crown Prince is only natural.”
“you spurn”
“only because you're broad-minded.”
“You're indeed clever.”