《资治通鉴·唐纪·唐纪十九》
我私下观察现在的天下，百姓盼望时局安定已经很久了。所以扬州叛乱将近五十天，而海内安然，丝毫不出现动乱。陛下不追求清静无为以挽救疲惫的百姓，反而施用威刑使他们失望，我很愚昧，心中大惑不解。
臣窃观当今天下，百姓思安久矣，故扬州构逆，殆有五旬，而海内晏然，纤尘不动，陛下不务玄默以救疲人，而反任威刑以失其望，臣愚暗昧，窃有大惑。
I have privately observed the present conditions in the world, and the people have long hoped for a period of peace and stability. The Yanzhou rebellion lasted nearly fifty days, yet there was peace and tranquility throughout the country and no upheaval. Instead of pursuing quietude and inaction to comfort the weary people, Your Majesty turns to imposing harsh punishments on them, disappointing them. I am of limited wisdom, but I am greatly perplexed.