yáo'é​máo​shàn

to mastermind a plot

摇鹅毛扇 搖鵝毛扇 yáo//é​máo​shàn
to mastermind a plot
to advise from behind the scenes; to act as a mastermind; based on the image of traditional military strategists in Chinese literature, like 诸葛亮 zhū​gě​liàng, who are often depicted waving fans made of goose feathers.

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