《魏书·列传·卷四十一》
李冲生性机敏，常有巧思，北边京都的明堂、园丘、太庙，以及洛阳初基，安处郊兆，新起的宫室，都仗力于他。
冲机敏有巧思。北京明堂、圆丘、太庙，及洛都初基，安处郊兆，新起堂寝，皆资于冲。
Li Chong was naturally quick-witted and often had clever ideas. The Mingtang, Yuangiu, Taimiao in the northern capital, as well as the initial foundation, safe location of the suburbs, and newly built palaces in Luoyang were all thanks to his efforts.