Shang Yang (c. 390-338 BC), legalist philosopher and statesman of the state of Qin, whose reforms paved the way for the eventual unification of the Chinese empire by the Qin dynasty

Shang Yang's political reforms of the Qin state in 356 BC and 350 BC, which paved the way for its eventual dominance and unification of China.

wooden yoke for a draft ox

to ride like the wind; to travel at great speed, especially of a horse or carriage

(literary) busy with work etc

ox harnessed for plowing

dissatisfied; displeased; aggrieved