《明史·列传·卷十一》
不久张士诚渐渐骄傲起来，命其部下为他歌功颂德，希望封王授爵，未被允许。
既而益骄，令其下颂功德，邀王爵。不许。
Zhang Shicheng soon became arrogant, ordering his subordinates to praise his accomplishments, hoping to be elevated to the position of King, but his request was denied.