《汉书·志·五行志中之上》
《诗经》上说： 在执政之位上不懈怠，民众就能得到安定，如今刚即位却屈尊于卑下的位置，以后他整个人也将随之而下，失去君位。 
《诗》曰： 不解于位，民之攸塈。 今始即位而适卑，身将从之。 
In the Book of Songs, it is said: If one does not slack off in his position of power, the people will be able to enjoy stability and security. Now that he has just ascended to the throne but has bowed down to an inferior position, he will in the future be taken down with him and lose his position as lord.