《新五代史·本纪·周本纪第十一》
又说： 我侥幸能率军队，借汉威望攻破贼兵，这不仅是臣的功劳，也是将相们的贤能，能安定朝廷，抚慰内外，粮饷供应及时，所以臣能专心作战。 
因言： 臣幸得率行伍，假汉威灵以破贼者，岂特臣之功，皆将相之贤，有以安朝廷，抚内外，而馈饷以时，故臣得以专事征伐。 
He also said, "I was lucky to lead the army and defeat the rebels with the prestige of the Han Dynasty. This is not only my credit, but also the ability of my generals and officials. They have stabilized the imperial court, comforted people both inside and outside, and provided food and supplies in a timely manner, so that I could concentrate on the war."