《北史·列传·卷三十八》
现在，京城内驻扎着很多军队，朝廷文武百官威势强盛，一旦知道您力量的虚实，必然会产生轻慢的心情。
政以推奉主上，顺人心故。今以京师之众，百官之盛，一知公之虚实，必有轻侮之心。
Now, there are many troops stationed in the capital, and the civil and military officials of the court are very powerful. Once they know the truth and falsehood of your strength, they will inevitably feel contempt.