《魏书·帝纪·卷四》
而牧守令宰等地方官员不能协助朕宣扬朝廷恩德，体恤百姓疾苦，甚至于还掠夺百姓的财产，施以暴虐，这哪能称得上是治理百姓呢？
而牧守令宰不能助朕宣扬恩德，勤恤民隐，至乃侵夺其产，加以残虐，非所以为治也。
But the local officials such as the shepherds, prefects, and magistrates cannot assist me in spreading the kindness of the imperial court or show concern for the suffering of the people. They even plunder the property of the people and oppress them, so how can this be called governing the people?