《明史·列传·卷一百零三》
他们所不能耳闻目睹的事情，诸司或者每月报告，或者每季度报告，使他们依事编纂，以昭示后人作为劝诫。 
其耳目所不及者，诸司或以月报，或以季报，令得随事纂缉，以垂劝戒。 
For the information they could not hear or witness, the authorities shall report monthly or quarterly so that they can compile the records accordingly, which will serve as lessons for future generations.