bēi​jiǔ​shì​bīng​quán

cups of wine to relinquish military power

Senses

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.

References

see 杯酒释兵权/杯酒釋兵權 宋太祖/宋太祖