《明史·志·卷四十七》
那些布政司四品以上，按察司、盐运司五品以上，住期满后，贬黜升迁，由皇上裁决。
其布政司四品以上，按察司、盐运司五品以上，任满黜陟，取自上裁。
After the terms of those Prefects of the fourth rank, Judges and Commissioners of Salt of the fifth rank or higher expire, they are to be demoted or promoted, as decided by the Emperor.