《明史·列传·卷一百四十八》
第二年，朝廷讨论认为各镇、巡抚事权不一，应设置一名大臣统管，大多数人推荐了洪承畴。
明年，廷议诸镇抚事权不一，宜设大臣统之，多推荐洪承畴。
In the second year, the court discussed that the powers of the towns and inspectors vary, and a minister should be appointed to oversee them. Most people recommended Hong Chengchou.