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兵权
bīng​quán

military power

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  • 杯酒释兵权 bēi​jiǔ​shì​bīng​quán cups of wine to relinquish military power
    Historical event in 961 where the founding Emperor of the Song Dynasty, [[宋太祖|宋太祖|song4 tai4 zu3]], held a banquet and persuaded his senior commanders to retire and give up their military authority; refers to a peaceful transfer of power from local militarists to the central government.