《明史·志·卷四十》
《周官》中规定，帝王的仪卫分别由天官、春官、夏官之属职掌，而帝王出行清道警卫之事便专门属于秋官。
《周官》，王之仪卫分掌于天官、春官、夏官之属，而跸事则专属于秋官。
Zhou Guan stipulates that the imperial guard should be commanded by the officials under the charge of Tianguan, Chunguan and Xiaguan, and the general affairs of clearing up the road and guarding the emperor when he leaves the palace should be managed by Qiuguan.