《明史·志·卷六十四》
年老的人认为河渠流入大海之地，确实都应当建立闸门，自然可以经历长久而不壅塞。
故老以为河浦入海之地，诚皆置闸，自可历久不壅。
Elderly people believe that it is indeed appropriate to build dams on the rivers and canals that flow into the sea, which can naturally last for a long time without congestion.