《汉书·传·傅常郑甘陈段传》
假使陈汤去世没能及上陛下的时代，还希望国家追加他的功劳，为他的墓树碑，用以勉励后来的人们。
假使异世不及陛下，尚望国家追录其功，封表其墓，以劝后进也。
If Chen Tang had died before the time of Your Majesty, it would be hoped that the State would commend his meritorious deeds, erect a monument at his grave, and use it to encourage future generations.