《梁书·列传·卷三十》
于是趁机禀告高祖： 徐搞年老，又喜爱山水，意在去一郡地，好让自己安养。 
遂承间白高祖曰： 摛年老，又爱泉石，意在一郡，以自怡养。 
He found an opportunity to inform Gaozu, "Xu is getting old and enjoys nature. He has expressed his intention to live in a county to enjoy his peace."