《资治通鉴·后周纪·后周纪二》
如今却纵容凶恶之徒乱说，全然不顾念君主的勤勉俭朴，体察国家的贫穷匮乏，又不想想自己有什么功劳而接受赏赐，只知抱怨，你们于心能安吗！ 
今乃纵凶徒腾口，不顾人主之勤俭，察国之贫乏，又不思己有何功而受赏，惟知怨望，于汝辈安乎！ 
But now, you all, just to let the vicious thugs talk nonsense, and not thinking about the diligence and thriftiness of the monarch, and the poor and weak of the country, and without thinking about what achievements you have that you should receive rewards, just complain, can your heart be at ease!