Yǒu guān, bù chóu zàolì.

有官, 不愁皂隸。

Lit [If one] has [accepted an] official [position, one need] not worry about [there being] helpers.

Fig When you assume a position of power, there will be no shortage of people flocking to help and seek favors from you.

Note [Note: zàolì refers to “runners” or “go-fers” working for the yámen or local magistrate's office in traditional China; see also guān qīng, yámen shòu and dāngchāi de above.]

Topics FAVORS MAGISTRATES OFFICIALS POWER yámen zàolì