| | Pang Can, courtesy name Zhongda, was appointed as Tai of Baiyang. A native of the commandery named Ren Tang had extraordinary virtue; when Pang Can arrived, he visited him first. Ren Tang did not speak with him, but placed a bunch of Allium fistulosum and a cup of water in front of the door screen, while he himself held his grandson and crouched beneath the door. Pang Can pondered its subtle meaning for a long time, then said, "Tang is trying to inform the Tai." "The water means he wants me to be clean and upright. "Pulling out the large root of Allium fistulosum, he wants me to strike powerful clans." "Holding a child before the door, he wants me to open my door and show compassion for orphans." At this, he sighed and returned. While in office, Pang Can indeed managed to suppress the powerful and assist the weak, earning the people's favor through his benevolent governance.
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