Once, during a drought in the capital region, Liezu held a banquet at Beiyuan and asked his ministers, "Why do…
Once, during a drought in the capital region, Liezu held a banquet at Beiyuan and asked his ministers, "Why does it rain in the outskirts but not here in the capital? Could it be that our courts and markets offend Heaven?" Jiang Gaosheng, speaking with humor, replied, "Even the rain fears taxation and dares not enter the capital." Liezu laughed heartily and immediately ordered the removal of all additional taxes.