《资治通鉴·汉纪·汉纪十六》
汉昭帝时，霍光的儿子霍禹和霍光兄长的孙子霍云都被任命为中郎将，霍云的弟弟霍山被任命为奉车都尉、侍中，统率由胡人、越人组成的军队，霍光的两个女婿分别担任东宫、西宫卫尉；霍光的兄弟、女婿、外孙全都参加朝会，担任诸曹、大夫、骑都尉、给事中等职。霍氏一家的亲戚骨肉结成一体，在朝廷盘根错节。
自昭帝时，光子禹及兄孙云皆为中郎将，云弟山奉车都尉、侍中、领胡、越兵，光两女婿为东、西宫卫尉，昆弟、诸婿、外孙皆奉朝请，为诸曹、大夫、骑都尉、给事中，党亲连体，根据于朝廷。
During the reign of Emperor Zhao of Han, Huo Guang's son, Huo Yu, and his brother's grandson, Huo Yun, were both appointed as assistant royal guards, and Huo Yun's younger brother, Huo Shan, was appointed as Chief of Cavalry of the Chariot Escort, as well as palace attendant, commanding an army of people from the Hu and Yue ethnic groups.  Huo Guang's two sons-in-law served as the Prefect of the Palace Guard for the East and West Palaces, respectively. Huo Guang's brothers, sons-in-law, and grandsons all participated in the imperial court, serving as Masters of Ceremonies, Grand Masters, Cavalry Chiefs, and minor officials. The Huo family was closely knit and had a strong influence in the court.