《汉书·传·王莽传中》
谷物常常很贵，边防部队二十多万人等着要吃要穿，官府也大伤脑筋。
谷常贵，边兵二十余万人仰衣食，县官愁若。
Grains were often costly, and with over a couple hundred thousands of border troops waiting to eat and wear, the government was also troubled.