《新唐书·列传·卷一百零八》
皇上的权力现在被各地篡夺，如果君臣协力，掌管法令，国家治理好还有希望。
天子威柄，今散在方面，若上下同心，摄领权纲，犹冀天下可治。
The emperor’s power is now usurped by different localities, if the emperor and his ministers work together and manage the law, there is still hope that the country will be well-governed.