bēijiǔshìbīngquán
cups of wine to relinquish military power
- cups of wine to relinquish military power
- Historical event in 961 where the founding Emperor of the Song Dynasty, 宋太祖 sòngtàizǔ, 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.
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- 宋太祖 sòngtàizǔ