《明史·列传·卷一百三十五》
就在原地设置三个镇，修筑城池驻兵防守，李应祥正负责营建事务，正好提拔为松潘副总兵，主持修城的官员上疏挽留他，以新官阶上旧任。
即其地设三镇，筑城列戍。应祥方职营建，会擢松潘副总兵，当事者奏留之，以新秩莅旧任。
Three garrisons were built on the same location. A city was built to accommodate troops. Li Yingxiang happened to be in charge of the construction. He was promoted to Lieutenant General of Songpan. The official who was overseeing the construction of the town asked the authorities to retain him, allowing him to hold both offices.