2 sentences

1. 在古代，重臣们需定期入京朝天。

   zài gǔ​dài, zhòng​chén men xū dìng​qī rù jīng cháo​tiān.

   In ancient times, high-ranking officials had to regularly go to the capital for an audience with the Emperor.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 他身为朝廷重臣，却生活简朴，从不贪图厚禄。

   tā shēn​wéi cháo​tíng zhòng​chén, què shēng​huó jiǎn​pǔ, cóng bù tān​tú hòu lù.

   Despite being a high-ranking court official, he lived a simple life and never craved a high salary.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary