《宋史·列传·卷二百三十》
近来又不按资序提拔官员，人心不服。 皇上说： 吕惠卿进对明辨，也像优秀人才。 
恕亦深自附托，乃为确画策，稍收召名士，于政事微有更革，自是相与如素交。
Recently, officials have not been promoted according to their seniority, which has caused discontent. The Emperor said, "Lü Huijing's advice is clear and insightful, and he also seems to be a talented person."