《金史·列传·卷四十八》
赵秉文认为自己身受重恩，无以报效，希望大开忠言，使皇上集思广议，每次进见便从容地对皇帝进言说，君王应当俭朴勤政，用兵用刑要谨慎，这样才能使国家长久。
秉文以身受厚恩，无以自效，愿开忠言、广圣虑，每进见从容为上言，人主当俭勤、慎兵刑，所以祈天永命者，上嘉纳焉。
Zhao Bingwen felt indebted and he hoped to provide loyal advice and encourage the emperor to seek advice from all sides. Thus, every time he had an audience with the emperor, he would give suggestions with composure, saying that the emperor should be thrifty and diligent in政政. He also said that the emperor should be cautious when sending troops and implementing laws, which could ensure the longevity of the state.