《宋史·列传·卷七十九》
蔡襄精通吏事，谈笑剖析判决，侦破奸恶揭发隐秘，胥吏不敢欺骗他。
襄精吏事，谈笑剖决，破奸发隐，吏不能欺。
Cai Xiang was well-versed in administrative affairs, and could quickly analyse cases and pass judgement, exposing the wicked and revealing secrets, the corrupt officials dared not to deceive him.