《资治通鉴·汉纪·汉纪十六》
我朝自孝武皇帝后元以来，皇室不能控制各级官员的俸禄，朝政大事都由职权最高的大臣决定。
自后元以来，禄去王室，政由冢宰。
Since the reign of Emperor Xiaowu, the imperial household of the present Dynasty has been unable to control the salaries of all levels of officials, and all major government affairs have been decided by ministers with the highest authority.