The roads are blocked by people in prison uniforms; signifies a rampant crime rate or a large number of lawbreakers.
那个时期，盗贼横行，民不聊生，真是赭衣塞路，令人心忧。
During that period, bandits ran rampant, and people struggled to make a living; truly, the roads were blocked by criminals, causing great distress.
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