大唐西域記 4.8.2

4.8.2

On every side of the capital within a precinct of 200 li in circuit is an area called by the men of this place "the land of religious merit." This is what tradition states about it:—In old time there were two kings of the five Indies, between whom the government was divided. They attacked one another's frontiers, and never ceased fighting. At length the two kings came to the agreement that they should select on each side a certain number of soldiers to decide the question by combat, and so give the people rest. But the multitude rejected this plan, and would have none of it. Then the king (of this country) reflected that the people are difficult to please (to deal with). A miraculous power (a spirit) may perhaps move them (to action); some project (out-of-the-way plan) may perhaps settle (establish) them in some right course of action.