《吕氏春秋·纪·季春纪》
天子要施德行惠，命令主管官吏打开粮仓地窖，赐与贫困没有依靠的人，赈救缺乏资用衣食的人，又打开储藏财物的仓库，拿出钱财，赈济天下；鼓励诸侯聘用名士，对贤人以礼相待。
天子布德行惠，命有司发仓窌，赐贫穷，振乏绝，开府库，出币帛，周天下，勉诸侯，聘名士，礼贤者。
The Son of Heaven should spread benevolence and kindness, order officials to open granaries and cellars, bestow charity upon the poor and those without support, relieve those lacking clothing and food, open treasuries, distribute wealth, and relieve the world; encourage feudal lords to hire outstanding scholars, and treat virtuous people with respect.