想将平倭之事以及功劳 揽在自己的名下
“claiming the achievements of the anti-piracy campaign as his own.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
而在朝中 吴守备屡次与戚帅争功
“And at the imperial court, Commander Wu has repeatedly tried to steal Marshal Qi's credit,”
想将平倭之事以及 功劳 揽在 自己的 名下
“claiming the achievements of the anti-piracy campaign as his own.”
“Fortunately, Prince Yu stepped forward and fought hard on Marshal Qi's behalf,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In imperial Chinese bureaucracy and military hierarchies, claiming battlefield credit was paramount for promotions and political survival, often leading to fierce rivalry among commanders.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
suppress Japanese pirates (Wokou)
A specific historical term common in Ming dynasty period dramas.
to claim credit for oneself; to take credit under one's own name
Used when describing someone selfishly appropriating collective achievements or someone else's success.
