《新唐书·列传·卷一百二十八》
宰相杨国忠亲戚处处横行狡诈，李华出巡，坚决揭发审讯，州县敬重。
宰相杨国忠支娅所在横猾，华出使，劾按不桡，州县肃然。
The relatives of Yang Guozhong, the powerful chancellor, were committing all sorts of malfeasance and deceit. Li Hua went on a tour of inspection and resolutely exposed and prosecuted their crimes, earning the respect of the local governments.