粮草乃是军中的命脉
“Provisions are the lifeline of the army.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“and our soldiers are fighting bloody battles.”
粮草乃是军中的 命脉
“Provisions are the lifeline of the army.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
This reflects the classical Chinese military maxim 'food and fodder must advance before the troops move' (bingma wei dong, liangcao xianxing).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
is indeed / precisely is
A classical/formal copula equivalent to 'shi' (是), used in formal or period drama settings for emphasis.
lifeblood / vital artery
A high-level noun metaphorically designating the single most critical foundation of survival or success.