bēi​jiǔ​shì​bīng​quán

cups of wine to relinquish military power

杯酒释兵权 杯酒釋兵權 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 sòng​tài​zǔ, 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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