训诂勿忘旁采史实——三论“搜牢”一词的训释

The Third Discussion about the Explanation of the Word "Soulao"

《后汉书·董卓传》中的"搜牢"一词,向来为训诂难点,历代学者对此多有论说。本文从相关史实的角度进行考察,指出其正确的意思应该是"搜索粮饷",不必曲为他说。

The word ＂shoulao＂ in Houhanshu has always been the hard point for explanation. Scholars of previous dynasties had much discussion about it. This article studies this term based on the historical facts of different dynasties, and points out that the correct meaning of this term should be ＂ looting forage＂. There is no need to make other explanations.