《明史·列传·卷一百四十》
传谕告廷臣： 辅臣二年辛劳，现在已死，然而功劳不能掩盖罪过，讨论他的罪过上报。 
传谕廷臣： 辅臣二载辛劳，一朝毕命，然功不掩过，其议罪以闻。 
Transmit imperial decree to ministers: the Grand Secretary worked hard for two years and now is dead, but his merits can’t cover his crimes; discuss his crimes and report the conclusion.