《宋史·列传·卷七十三》
范仲淹因为这次军队出征没有立功，辞谢了皇帝的任命，仁宗皇帝没有接受他的辞呈。
仲淹以军出无功，辞不敢受命，诏不听。
Fan Zhongyan declined the emperor's appointment due to the fact that his troops had not distinguished themselves during this campaign. Emperor Renzong did not accept his resignation.