《资治通鉴·宋纪·宋纪四》
有关部门一再请求，认为 西域九国不远万里，不惧路途多险，仰慕我朝的仁义恩德，前来朝贡，不应拒绝，那样会阻止将来关系的发展。 
有司固请，以为： 九国不惮险远，慕义入贡，不宜拒绝，以抑将来。 
The relevant departments repeatedly requested, believing that the nine countries of the Western Regions were not afraid of the long and dangerous journey, and admired the benevolence and kindness of our dynasty. They came to pay tribute and should not be rejected, as this would hinder the development of future relations.