《资治通鉴·唐纪·唐纪五十一》
李通过苛刻盘剥而使进献的贡物增加，因此德宗便赏识他。
锜刻剥以事进奉，上由是悦之。
Li increased the amount of tribute by oppressing the people, so Emperor Dezong appreciated him.
<s>[INST] For each of the following sets of Classical Chinese and Modern Chinese sentences, provide an English translation that captures the essence of both: Classical: 锜刻剥以事进奉，上由是悦之。 Modern: 李通过苛刻盘剥而使进献的贡物增加，因此德宗便赏识他。 [/INST] Li increased the amount of tribute by oppressing the people, so Emperor Dezong appreciated him.</s>
For each of the following sets of Classical Chinese and Modern Chinese sentences, provide an English translation that captures the essence of both: Classical: 锜刻剥以事进奉，上由是悦之。 Modern: 李通过苛刻盘剥而使进献的贡物增加，因此德宗便赏识他。
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Li increased the amount of tribute by oppressing the people, so Emperor Dezong appreciated him.
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