《资治通鉴·汉纪·汉纪三十三》
苏茂责备张步说： 以南阳军队的精锐，延岑的勇敢善战，耿却击败了他们。大王为什么靠近并攻击耿的阵地呢？
茂让步曰： 以南阳兵精，延岑善战，而耿弇走之，大王奈何就攻其营？
Su Mao criticized Zhang Bu and said: With the elite troops of the Nanyang army and the bravery and skill of Yan Cen, Geng was able to defeat them. Why did Your Majesty approach and attack Geng's position?