The way of lending rice or money to wealthy people. At that time (during the French colonial period), their hearts were so greedy (cutting their throats and skinning them) that if they borrowed one capital, they would have to pay it back in two. If this season is not enough to pay, then add more next season, two must be four. Then a few years later, the creditor sued in court, forcing the debtor to sell the house and hand over the land for deduction. The Master awakened the class of lenders:
“The mortal body has not many breaths,
For one loan, you’ll get twice or thrice the profit.
If your house has a surplus,
If you are kind enough to give alms,
You can ascend to the jade throne.”
(Kindly Engage in Charity Work)
Source: “Xác phàm có mấy lăm hơi,
Hỏi vay có một mà lời đôi ba.
Của dư cho mượn mới là,
Hảo tâm bố thí ngọc tòa được lên”.
(Khuyên Người Giàu Lòng Phước Thiện.)
