The best in the world; number one under heaven; unsurpassed.

to establish a business or carve out a career through hard work

the whole world at peace; a state of peace and prosperity

the whole country in rebellion; great chaos under heaven

to wish for the whole world to be in chaos

famous throughout the land; renowned far and wide

throughout the world

the notion that evil people or corrupt officials are the same all over the world

to handle every aspect of a task or business single-handedly or to dominate a field without allowing others to participate

to inspire awe throughout the empire

the most ridiculous thing in the world; a complete laughingstock

(idiom) to re-establish order throughout the empire

a learned person need not leave his home to know what's going on in the world

to work for the common good beyond one's own interests

to make everyone's lives better; to benefit the whole world

The rise and fall of the nation concerns everyone; everyone bears responsibility for the prosperity of society.

the general state of affairs or prevailing trend in the world or a nation, especially in political or historical terms

Nothing is impossible for a person of determination; persistence overcomes all obstacles.

all good things must come to an end

to pacify the country

hold the nominal sovereign hostage to exert authority over the realm

a learned person need not leave his home to know what's going on in the world

to be the first to worry about affairs of state, and the last to enjoy oneself (quotation from the essay "On Yueyang Tower" by Song writer Fan Zhongyan)