《宋书·志·卷三十》
王室多出现意外的变故，元帝以藩臣的身份在东方树立德政，维系天下人心，是依靠槁杖拄撑的应验。
王室多故，而元帝以蕃臣树德东方，维持天下，柱掖之应也。
The royal family has suffered unexpected changes, and Emperor Yuan has used the imperial minister's rights to establish good governance in the east and sustain the hearts of the people; this is the response to his dependence on mushroom sticks.