《元史·列传·卷十一》
塔本至兴平后，召集父老，访问民间疾苦，采行轻徭薄赋等措施，减轻人民负担，人民大喜，奔走相告，并表示不违犯政府法规。
塔本召父老问所苦，为除之，薄赋敛，役有时。民大悦，乃相与告教，无违约束，归者四集。
After arriving in Xingping, Taben summoned the elders to learn about the people's hardships. He implemented measures such as reducing corvee labor and taxes to ease the burden on the people. The people were so happy that they spread the news and pledged not to violate government regulations.