《资治通鉴·汉纪·汉纪十六》
至于任命州刺史、郡太守、封国丞相等高级地方官吏，汉宣帝总是亲自召见询问，观察他的抱负和打算，再考察他的行为，看是否与他当初说的一样。凡查出有言行不统一的，一定要追究其原因何在。
及拜刺史、守、相，辄亲见问，观其所由，退而考察所行以质其言，有名实不相应，必知其所必然。
As for the appointment of high-ranking local officials such as provincial governors, prefectural administrators, and vassal state chancellors, Emperor Xuan of Han always personally summoned and questioned them, observed their aspirations and plans, and then examined their actions to see if they were consistent with what they had said before. Anyone found guilty of inconsistent words and actions must be held accountable for the reason.