这禁军不是保卫皇城的吗
“Aren't the Imperial Guards supposed to protect the Imperial City?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“and thereby bring the Imperial Guards' power under his own control.”
这禁军 不是 保卫皇城 的吗
“Aren't the Imperial Guards supposed to protect the Imperial City?”
这端王要掌握禁军
“If Prince Duan wants to control them,”
“Their job is royal defense—seizing control of them sounds like plotting treason.”
In imperial China, commanding the palace guards was often the tipping point for coups, making any unauthorized bid for their loyalty a sign of rebellion.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
imperial palace guards
A historical term specific to the elite troops responsible for guarding the emperor and the capital.
to defend or safeguard
A formal verb used for defending nations, vital institutions, or cities.
Marks a rhetorical question expecting agreement from the listener.
