《明史·志·卷五十》
所有国家大型典礼、郊庙、祭祀、朝会、宴会、御前讲席、册封、进呈日历、进春、传达制令、报告捷报，各自履行其责。
凡国家大典礼、郊庙、祭祀、朝会、宴飨、经筵、册封、进历、进春、传制、奏捷，各供其事。
All grand state ceremonies, sacrifices at the suburban temples, imperial sacrifices, court sessions, banquets, lectures before the Emperor, conferring of titles, presentation of calendars, the giving of spring gifts (to the Emperor), the communication of imperial edicts, and the announcement of victories were carried out by the Honglu Temple, each department being responsible for its respective duties.