《旧唐书·列传·卷一百二十二》
即或写成进献之后，按照例规给我赏赐，臣如公然拒绝，就将违背陛下抚慰进献的适宜做法；为臣勉强接受，却又不是微臣平素为人所立的志向。
或撰进之后，例行贶遗。臣若公然阻绝，则违陛下抚纳之宜；僶俛受之，则非微臣平生之志。
Even if I were to complete it and present it, it would be improper for me to accept rewards according to protocol. If I were to openly refuse, I would be defying Your Majesty's suitable practice of consoling those who present you with gifts. If I were to reluctantly accept, it would not be in line with my usual aspirations.