一朝天子一朝臣 meaning in English
every emperor has a cabinet composed of his own favorites.; a change of sovereign brings a change of ministers.; a new chief brings in new aides.; every [each] monarch has his own set of ministers.; every new sovereign brings his own courtiers.; when a new king is crowned, he brings to the court his own favorites and expels those of his predecessor
Examples
- The old order changeth
一朝天子一朝臣啊。