《资治通鉴·唐纪·唐纪六十九》
徐州士卒一惯有凶狠的名声。节度使薛能自称以前曾镇守彭城，对徐州人有恩信，于是将士兵安排在场宿营。
徐卒素名凶悖，节度使薛能，自谓前镇彭城，有恩信于徐人，馆之球场。
Xuzhou soldiers were known for being fierce. Jiedushi Xue Neng claimed to have guarded Pengcheng and showed kindness to the people in Xuzhou, so he arranged a campground for the soldiers.