Corrupt and tyrannical officials; rapacious and cruel bureaucrats.
那个地方的百姓，长年累月受尽了滥官酷吏的盘剥，生活日益艰难。
The common folk in that region had for years been exploited by corrupt and cruel officials, making their lives increasingly difficult.
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Corrupt and tyrannical officials; rapacious and cruel bureaucrats.