《资治通鉴·齐纪·齐纪六》
文武官员中功臣和旧臣的选拔、使用等，都不归于吏部管理，而是凭借亲戚关系互相提拔，以致使明帝陷于事务之中，负担过于繁重。
文武勋旧，皆不归选部，亲近凭势，户相通进，人群之务过繁密。
Meritocrats and veteran civil and military officials all received their appointments and promotions through private connections, not through the Ministry of Personnel. Emperor Ming was overwhelmed by the burden of a heavy workload.