《晋书·帝纪·第三章》
继魏末为政奢侈苛刻之后，百姓思慕古代淳朴之风，于是勉励恭谨简约，敦促清廉寡欲。有司曾奏御牛用的青丝引绳断了，下诏以青麻代替，临朝处事宽绥雍容，法度有常。平吴之后，天下安定，遂怠于政事，沉缅于游宴，宠用皇后家族，亲贵当权，旧臣不得专任，典章紊乱或废弃，请托贿赂公行。
平吴之后，天下乂安，遂怠于政术，耽于游宴，宠爱后党，亲贵当权，旧臣不得专任，彝章紊废，请谒行矣。
After the extravagance and harshness of the late Wei Dynasty, the people yearned for the ancient wind of simplicity, so they encouraged modesty and simplicity, and urged integrity and few desires. The official in charge once reported that the green silk cord used for the imperial cow had broken, and an imperial decree was issued to replace it with green hemp. When dealing with matters at court, he was lenient and relaxed, and the laws and regulations were consistent. After the defeat of Wu, the world was peaceful, so he became lazy in government affairs, indulged in banquets, favored the queen's family, and gave power to his relatives. The old ministers were not appointed to exclusive positions, and the etiquette system was chaotic or abolished. Solicitation and bribery were open.