《后汉书·列传·左周黄列传》
大汉建立，虽然没有恢复古代的制度，然而，能够慎重选拔百官，废除苛政，改正弊端，安抚老百姓，解决他们的困难问题。
宗周既灭，六国并秦，坑儒泯典，刬革五等，更立郡县，县设令苛救敝，悦以济难，抚而循之。
The great Han dynasty was established, and although it did not restore the ancient system, it was still able to carefully select its officials, abolish harsh punishments, and correct corruption. The common people were appeased, and their problems were solved.