Zhao Buyu accompanied his father (retired censor) to visit the veteran general Zongze. He was told by Zongze that "if border preparations are not repaired, foreign aggression will inevitably occur." He secretly determined to study the art of war. The price of food in Bianliang soared. Zhao Buyu went deep into the market and saw refugees pouring into the capital. The government ignored them. He wrote "Refugees" and submitted it to the court, but nothing happened.
