《宋史·列传·卷一百三十五》
朝廷听从了他的意见。金军同刘豫分路南下入侵，宰相赵鼎劝说高宗亲征，朝廷人士存在不少疑虑，报告赵鼎慎重处理。
金人与刘豫分道入寇，宰相赵鼎劝高宗亲征，朝士尚以为疑，白鼎审处。
The court followed his suggestion. The Jin army and Liu Yu invaded from different routes, and Prime Minister Zhao Ding advised Emperor Gaozong to lead the expedition in person. Many people in the court had doubts and reported to Zhao Ding to handle it with caution.