《明史·列传·卷八十四》
即使陛下所做出的取舍，也一定要下到内阁，经讨论然后实施，以杜绝为人蒙骗或弄虚作假的弊病。 
圣意所予夺，亦必下内阁议而后行，绝壅蔽矫诈之弊。 
“Even if the Emperor has made a choice, he should nevertheless submit it to the Grand Secretariat, and after discussion, then carry it out, in order to eliminate the problems of being deceived by people or falsifying the truth.”