《陈书·列传·卷三十》
四年，调任都督湘衡桂毖四州诸军事、乎南将军、湘州刺史，侍中、使持节照旧。各州镇听说叔陵到来，都震慑害怕。
四年，迁都督湘、衡、桂、武四州诸军事、平南将军、湘州刺史，侍中、使持节如故。诸州镇闻其至，皆震恐股栗。
In the fourth year, he was transferred to become Inspector of Military Affairs in the four prefectures of Xiang, Heng, Gui, and Bi, General of Hubei, and Governor of Xiangzhou. He retained the titles of Palace Attendant and Bearer of Credentials. The prefectures and towns, upon hearing of Shuling’s arrival, were all greatly awed and frightened. 