《明史·列传·卷九十四》
 张璁等人威权已经盛大，党羽又多，天下的人畏怕他们的凶恶，不敢讼诉言说。
璁等威权既盛，党与复多，天下畏恶，莫敢讼言。
Zhang Cong and others had already gained great authority and power, and their followers were numerous. People throughout the empire feared their tyranny and dared not complain or speak out.