《明史·列传·卷一百零七》
诏令加封马自强为太子太保兼任文渊阁大学士，与申时行一起参与机要事务。
诏加自强太子太保兼文渊阁大学士，与时行并参机务。
The edict granted Ma Zhichang the title of Senior Preceptor to the Crown Prince and Grand Secretary of Wenyuange, and together with Shen Shixing participated in the affairs of state.