《资治通鉴·晋纪·晋纪十八》
成帝把疏章下交朝廷评论，丞相王导请求允准，太尉郗鉴评议认为： 物资财用不足，不能大举行动。 
帝下其议。丞相导请许之。大尉鉴议，以为： 资用未备，不可大举。 
Emperor Cheng passed the memorial down to the court for review. Prime Minister Wang Dao requested approval, while Grand Commandant Xi Jian's review stated: Supplies and finances are insufficient, and a large-scale military campaign cannot be undertaken.