《宋史·列传·卷一百八十八》
州县官吏害怕他的严峻的作风，有些人甚至自行离职而去，他所管辖的地区风纪肃然，部下崇敬他。
郡县官吏惮其风采，至自引去，所部肃然。
The prefectural and county officials were afraid of his severe style, and some even left their posts on their own. The region under his jurisdiction was well-disciplined, and his subordinates respected him.