《周书·列传·卷二十五》
太祖说： 您功德俱高，朝廷倚重，从众人中举荐，又有什么可以推辞？
太祖曰： 公勋德兼美，朝廷钦属，选众而举，何足为辞。
Taizu said: Your merits are vast, and the court heavily depends upon you. How can you refuse when you have been recommended by the court?