《旧唐书·列传·卷四十二》
 臣窃见宰相和近侍要官的子弟，多居美爵，远再加上势要的亲戚，递相嘱托，虚践官荣。
臣窃见宰相及近侍要官子弟，多居美爵，此并势要亲戚，罕有才艺，递相嘱托，虚践官荣。
Your Majesty, I have observed that the sons of prime ministers and high-ranking officials often hold prestigious titles. In addition, the relatives of powerful officials recommend each other, making the official titles meaningless.