Shang Yang (c. 390-338 BC), a Legalist philosopher and statesman of the state of [[秦国|秦國|qin2 guo2]] whose reforms paved the way for the unification of China by the [[秦朝|秦朝|qin2 chao2]]; also known as [[卫鞅|衛鞅|wei4 yang1]] or Gongsun Yang.

The political and economic reforms of the Qin state in 356 BC and 350 BC, which strengthened the state and paved the way for the eventual unification of China

Legalist statesman and reformer of the State of Qin during the Warring States period, also known as Shang Yang or Gongsun Yang

wooden yoke or harness placed on the neck of a draft ox for pulling a cart or plow

ox yoke used for pulling a plow or cart

(idiom) a horse gallops so fast that it kicks up clouds of dust and snaps its harness; used to describe moving at high speed

(literary) busy with work; overburdened with affairs; weary from labor; historically refers to having no time to even groom oneself due to official duties

an ox harnessed for plowing

to be dissatisfied, displeased, or aggrieved