《明史·列传·卷一百六十八》
同时提拔他为文渊阁大学士，兼兵部尚书，赐给他尚方宝剑，给了他便宜行事的权力。
进文渊阁大学士，兼兵部尚书，赐剑，便宜从事。
At the same time, he promoted him to Bachelor of Wenyuange University and concurrently Minister of War, gave him a royal sword of authority, and authorized him to act at his discretion.