《管子·法法》
法令已经公布，而不能依法行赏，这就是叫人民不勉力从公，不执行军令，不为国死节。
令已布而赏不从，则是使民不劝勉、不行制、不死节。
If the law has been promulgated, but cannot be rewarded according to the law, it means that the people are not encouraged to work diligently for the public, not to follow military orders, and not to die for the country.