《南齐书·列传·卷四十八》
遣实在是因为即使勤奋学习多年，不但得不到一点奖赏，反而被乡里人所讥笑。
良由空勤永岁，不逢一朝之赏，积学当年，终为闾伍所蚩。
This is because even after diligent study for many years, one would not only not get any rewards, but also be mocked by people in his hometown.