《宋史·列传·卷一百三十八》
首先上奏八事：建立规模以奠定中兴基业，振作纲纪以遵从朝廷权势，驾驭将帅使他们有所畏惧，抚慰士卒使他们知道努力，收回予夺之权柄，明察毁誉的言论，不要因小遗弃人才，不要因虚文而废弃实效。
首奏八事：立规摹以定中兴之基，振纪纲以尊朝廷之势，驭将帅使知畏，抚士卒使知劝，收予夺之柄，察毁誉之言，无以小疵弃人才，无以虚文废实效。
First of all, he submitted eight matters: establish a scale to lay the foundation for the rejuvenation cause, invigorate the discipline to follow the authority of the court, control the generals and make them fearful, comfort the soldiers and make them know how to work hard, give back the power of judgement, be vigilant about damaging comments, do not abandon talents because they are small, and do not abandon practical effects because of empty words.