《隋书·列传·卷四十七》
国王叫进殿，大臣才上台阶，进殿后大臣就跪着，用两手抱着胳膊，在国王周围坐着。
王唤上阶，则跪，以两手抱膊，绕王环坐。
When the King calls into the palace, the minister can go up the steps. After entering the palace, the minister kneels, holds his arms with both hands, and sits around the King.