《北史·列传·卷八》
叔孙建沉着机灵多智谋，东西征讨时，经常为主谋。他治军严格，号令严明。
建沈敏多智，东西征伐，常为谋主，容貌清整，号曰严明。
Shusun Jian was calm, resourceful, and wise. He often served as chief strategist when the army went on campaign. He was strict in his management of the army and his orders were clear.