chái豺láng狼dāng当dào道
Wicked people in positions of power or influence; villains in authority.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
After Liang Ji, Emperor Shun of Han's brother-in-law, became a grand general, he colluded with his younger brother Liang Buyi and powerful eunuch factions. Together, they committed all manner of evil, earning the bitter hatred of everyone.
Zhang Gang, a high-ranking official (Guanglu Daifu), attempted to uphold justice and impeach Liang Ji, but his efforts were rebuffed. He then lamented, "Even the central administration is now plagued by villains in power."