In the empire, eight out of ten officials come from the General's Manor.
Enter the General's Manor, and glory and riches are yours.
This doggerel has long circulated among the common folk. Across the dynasty's five provinces and six commanderies, the General's Manor accounts for eight tenths. This does not mean it owns eight tenths of the land, but that eight out of ten officials under heaven come from the General's Manor. Hence the saying: Enter the General's Manor, and glory and riches are yours. If you can enter the manor and become a retainer, your wealth and splendor will be within reach.
