《隋书·帝纪·卷三》
十六日，命令各郡按照学业完备通达，才能技艺优秀广博；四肢有力，勇猛健壮，超过同辈；居官勤奋，有能力办政事；立性正直，不畏强暴等四科来推举人才。
辛亥，诏诸郡学业该通才艺优洽、膂力骁壮超绝等伦、在官勤奋堪理政事、立性正直不避强御四科举人。
On the 16th, the various counties were ordered to select talented people based on four categories: having a well-rounded and thorough education, outstanding and extensive skills; being strong and courageous, surpassing their peers; being diligent in official duties and capable of handling political affairs; being upright and not fearing tyranny.