《北史·列传·卷七》
皇帝让侍中前来劝谕，又亲自写信给他，以家人的身份向他表示敬重，元勰不得已只得接受任命。
诏侍中敦喻，帝又为书于勰，崇家人之敬，勰不得已而应命。
The emperor sent an Imperial Attendant to persuade him and also wrote a personal letter to him, showing Yuan Xie great respect as a family member. Yuan Xie had no choice but to accept the appointment.