zhū hóu
feudal vassal
feudal princes, esp. the monarchs (dukes or princes) of the several vassal states 諸侯國|诸侯国 of Zhou during Western Zhou and Spring and Autumn periods 11th-5th century BC
subordinate warlord
local official
xié tiān zǐ yǐ lìng zhū hóu
(expr.) hold the feudal overlord and you control his vassals