《明史·列传·卷一百》
又说 ：我的官职为初设，诸位将官视作多余的职位，我如何从容行事呢？ 
又言： 臣官为创设，诸将视为缀疣，臣安从展布？ 
I also said: My official position is newly established and you generals regard it as a superfluous position. How can I calmly go about my business?