《宋书·志·卷三十三》
明帝从即位之初，就奢侈无度，尽情享受，他占有很多幼女，时或夺取士入之妻，修饰宫室，妨害农耕和作战。
帝自初即位，便淫奢极欲，多占幼女，或夺士妻，崇饰宫室，妨害农战，触情恣欲，至是弥甚。
Mingdi had been extravagant and indulgent ever since he ascended to the throne. He had a huge harem, often taking the wives of officials, and he built elaborate palaces, hindering farming and military operations.