《旧唐书·列传·卷一百二十》
故此敬祷上苍，择此吉日，佩挂丞相之印绶，以尊崇其名位；授予诸侯之斧钺，以推重其使命。
是用祷于上玄，拣此吉日，带丞相之印绶，所以尊其名；赐诸侯之斧钺，所以重其命。
For this reason, I respectfully pray to heaven, select this auspicious day, wear the seal of the Prime Minister to honour his position; and award the battle-axe of the Lord to enhance his mission.