《资治通鉴·汉纪·汉纪三十七》
由于明帝施政得当，所以官吏称职胜任，人民安居乐业，远近蛮夷敬畏臣服，国家户口繁衍增殖。
是以吏得其人，民乐其业，远近畏服，户口滋殖焉。
Because Emperor Ming's governance was appropriate, officials carried out their duties competently and people lived and worked in peace and contentment. Barbarians from far and near were respectful and submissive, and the nation's population grew and multiplied.