《宋书·列传·卷八十六》
殷孝祖又详细地探听朝廷消息，僧韶则反复地回答晓喻，并且说朝廷兵马强壮，武器锋利，皇上希望委托他当平叛先锋的重托。
孝祖具问朝廷消息，僧韶随方酬譬，并陈兵甲精强，主上欲委以前驱之任。
Yin Xiaozu further inquired about the court in great detail, and Sengshao repeatedly explained and enlightened, also saying that the troops and horses of the imperial court were strong, and the weapons advanced, with the emperor wanting to entrust him with the important task of leading the suppression of the rebellion.