《辽史·列传·卷三十一》
北院枢密使萧得里底说 ：按照陶苏斡所说的谋划，只不过是向敌人示弱罢了。
北院枢密使萧得里底曰： 如陶苏斡之谋，徒示弱耳。
Xiao Delidi, the minister of the North Court, said: "According to Tao Sou'Ou's plan, it is nothing more than showing weakness to the enemy.