《北齐书·本纪·卷八》
诏拜安德王延宗为相国，并委托防备抵御敌军的重任，延宗流着眼泪接受了任命。
诏除安德王延宗为相国，委以备御，延宗流涕受命。
An De Wang Yan Zong was appointed prime minister by imperial edict, and was entrusted with the important task of defending against the enemy. Yan Zong accepted the appointment while shedding tears.