《晋书·志·第二十章》
汉王刘邦与关中百姓约法三章，用来安抚他们，汉文帝用刑措之道统治，于是百姓欢悦，感到交了好运气。
汉王以三章之法以吊之，文帝以刑厝之道以临之，于时百姓欣然，将逢交泰。
The original covenant of the Han with the people of Kwoh-chung consisted of three articles, with which they were pacified; and the system of government in the reign of the emperor Wăn was such that the people perceived its mild influence, and rejoiced in their good fortune.