《旧五代史·后唐·庄宗纪七》
现在则暗察各地，搜集谣俗，有的付出的劳役与换取的逸乐不相等，有的赋租不辨先后轻重，只是以督促为名，烦琐苛刻没有止息。
今则潜按方区，备聆谣俗，或力役罕均其劳逸，或赋租莫辨于后先，但以督促为名，烦苛不已。
However, I have now conducted covert investigations and gathered popular opinions, and have found that, in some instances, the obligations imposed upon people are disproportionate to the benefits received, and that, in others, taxes and rents are imposed without distinction as to their need or priority, serving only as a means of oppression, with no end to the incessant harassment.