《梦溪笔谈·故事一》
根据旧例，堂上有起草文件用的台子，学士每起草诏制，即穿戴好官服端坐于台前。
故事：堂中设视草台，每草制，则具衣冠据台而坐。
According to the old rules, there were tables for drafting documents in the hall. Whenever a scholar drafted an imperial edict, he would dress in official uniform and sit in front of the table.