《南史·列传·卷二十》
皇上常常亲自处理朝政，恐怕权力转移到大臣手中，因为吏部尚书是官吏选拔的主管者，所以打算削弱它的权势。
上时亲览朝政，虑权移臣下，以吏部尚书选举所由，欲轻其势力。
The emperor often dealt with the affairs of state personally, fearing that the power would fall into the hands of the officials. Since the Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel was in charge of the selection of officials, he planned to weaken its power.