《魏书·列传·卷三十一》
我惟愿皇上銮舆远涉边地，不至于劳力损神。 
伏惟游銮远涉，愿不损神。 
Gaozu sent another emissary to tell him: “I am personally leading the army on an expedition to the Jiang and Han Rivers. How can this small garrison town stop the royal army? As long as my war chariot passes by, even a tiny place will be wiped out. You should consider your strength and seek your own blessing.”