With Changchun Festival approaching, the court forbade birthday gifts to prevent officials from amassing wealt…
With Changchun Festival approaching, the court forbade birthday gifts to prevent officials from amassing wealth under the guise of celebration. The Emperor decreed: "Henceforth, during Changchun Festival and all other festivities, no tributes shall be offered by officials in attendance, retired officials, monks, Daoists, or the commoners."