In his leisure, the Emperor amused himself by shooting sparrows with a slingshot. Once, a minister interrupted…
In his leisure, the Emperor amused himself by shooting sparrows with a slingshot. Once, a minister interrupted him with trivialities while he was in high spirits; incensed, he struck out two of the man's front teeth. Later, reflecting on his conduct, he bestowed gold and silk upon the official to honor his candidness.