《旧五代史·后唐·庄宗纪八》
元行钦等一百多人流泪上奏说 ：我们原本是小人物，蒙陛下抚养，官位做到将相，危难时不能立功报答陛下，虽死也难以推卸责任，请允许我们申展今后的效力，以报国恩。 
元行钦等百余人垂泣而奏曰： 臣本小人，蒙陛下抚养，位极将相，危难之时，不能立功报主，虽死无以塞责，乞申后效，以报国恩。 
Yuan Xingqin and over a hundred others wept and said: "We were originally insignificant people. We have received your Majesty's favor and have risen in rank to generals and ministers. Now that we find ourselves in danger, we have not been able to distinguish ourselves for you. Even in death we cannot escape our responsibility. Please allow us to extend our service in the future to repay your grace."