《北史·列传·卷三十一》
吏部尚书元修义认为需要一名权大名重的大臣，率军进攻恒、朔，指挥军队，保卫国家。
吏部尚书元修义以为须得重贵，镇压压恆、朔，总彼师旅，备卫金汤。
Yuan Xiu, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, believes that a powerful and prestigious minister is needed to lead the army to attack Heng and Shuo, command the army, and defend the country.