《北史·列传·卷三十》
武成帝驾崩，和士开想修改新帝的年号，朝臣们议论不一。刘逖请求改年为 武平 ，私下里对和士开说： 武平这个年号表面上为了朝廷，实际上是为了您哪！ 
使还，拜仪同三司。及武成崩，和士开欲改元，议者各异。逖请为 武平 ，私谓士开曰： 武平反为明辅，逖作此以为公。 
After Emperor Wucheng’s death, He Shikai wanted to change the reign title of the new emperor, but the officials had different opinions. Liu Tie suggested the reign title be changed to Wuping, and privately told He Shikai: “The reign title Wuping ostensibly serves the court, but in fact it serves you!”