《新唐书·列传·卷十四》
今日之行，愿为先驱，两儿如果遇害，本是其命如此，我不会以私情妨碍公义。 
今日之行，正当先驱，二儿死自其分，终不以私害义。 
In today's military campaign, I wish to be the pace-setter. If my two sons are killed, that is their fate. I will not let my personal feelings interfere with public justice."