萧规曹随

lit. Xiao's 蕭何|萧何[Xiao1 He2] governance followed by Cao 曹參|曹参[Cao2 Can1] (idiom) / fig. to strictly adhere to the policies of the predecessor / to follow precedent

surname Sui

to follow / to comply with / varying according to... / to allow / subsequently

surname Cao / Zhou Dynasty vassal state

class or grade / generation / plaintiff and defendant (old) / government department (old)

variant of 規|规[gui1]

compass / a rule / regulation / to admonish / to plan / to scheme

surname Xiao

miserable / desolate / dreary / Chinese mugwort