《明史·志·卷七十一》
过去汉光武帝崇尚名节，宋太祖刑法不加在士大夫身上，而后忠义之士争着为他们献节效命。
昔汉光武尚名节，宋太祖刑法不加衣冠，其后忠义之徒争死效节。
In the past, Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty admired fame, and Song Taizu did not inflict criminal law on scholars and doctors. Later, loyal and righteous men competed to dedicate their lives to them.