《晋书·列传·第十五章》
乡老写下他的善献给天子，司马根据他的能授予官职，有关部门考核业绩来决定升降。
然乡老书其善以献天子，司马论其能以官于职，有司考绩以明黜陟。
The village elder records his good and presents it to the emperor, the minister of war grants official positions based on his ability, and the relevant departments examine his performance to decide on promotion or demotion.