兵权却在他手里
“You Longsheng has the military authority.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
可话虽如此
“Even so,”
兵权却在他手里
“You Longsheng has the military authority.”
“If Eldest Prince captures Jiaozhou,”
“Don't get complacent; he controls the army and can crush us at any moment.”
In Chinese dynastic history, political legitimacy meant little without the backing of armed forces; controlling '兵权' was often the single most crucial factor in dynastic survival.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
military authority / military command
A formal term frequently seen in historical narratives and political discussions referring to control over armed forces.
in his hands / under his control
Commonly used both literally and figuratively to describe who possesses power, resources, or the upper hand.