《淮南子·道应训》
楚庄王又说： 我现在能够登位为君执掌朝政，希望学习一些持守国家的方法。 
楚王曰： 寡人得立宗庙社稷，愿学所以守之。 
King Zhuang of Chu said, “I have now ascended to the throne and am in charge of the affairs of state. I hope to learn some methods for safeguarding the country.”