《资治通鉴·唐纪·唐纪五十九》
韩愈、李绅上殿向穆宗感谢新任职务，穆宗令二人各自陈述争论的事情经过，方才明白其中的原因。
韩愈、李绅入谢，上各令自叙其事，乃深寤。
Han Yu and Li Shen went up to thank Emperor Muzong for their new posts, and Emperor Muzong had them both state their grievances. Only then did he understand the reason.