《宋书·志·卷十四》
于是尚书上奏说： 《易》说： 干的作用变化无穷，能使万物各自端正属性和寿命，保持极端和谐，凭着正确得到好处，干凌驾于万物之上，使天下万国都安宁，宜称为太和元年。 
于是尚书奏： 《易》曰： 乾道变化，各正性命。保合大和，乃利贞。首出庶物，万国咸宁。 宜为太和元年。 
The secretary of state submitted a memorial saying: Yi stated, "Qian's transformations are without limit. It makes all things establish the correct type and life span and maintain the ultimate harmony. By correctly gaining advantage, Qian reigns supreme over all things, allowing all the states under heaven to be at peace. It should be called the first year of Tai He.