emperors, kings, generals, and ministers; the high-ranking civil and military officials of the feudal era

the ruling class; high-ranking officials; specifically kings, nobles, generals, and ministers

the makings of a great leader or statesman; possessing the qualities required to be a general or a high-ranking minister

A famous traditional opera set in the Warring States period, telling the story of the reconciliation between the general [[廉颇|廉頗|lian2 po1]] and the statesman [[蔺相如|藺相如|lin4 xiang1 ru2]].

to serve as a general when abroad and a prime minister when at court; describes someone with both military and civil talents who holds a very high government position

General and ministers are not born to their titles, expressing the idea that any person can achieve greatness through hard work and determination, often followed by [[男儿当自强|男兒當自強|nan2 er2 dang1 zi4 qiang2]]

(literary) the potential or character required to become a great general or a high minister