《新五代史·列传·杂传第四十五》
马重绩字洞微，他的祖先出身北狄，而世代在军中任职。
○马重绩马重绩，字洞微，其先出于北狄，而世事军中。
Ma Zhongji's nickname was Dongwei. His ancestors were from the northern nomadic peoples, but had been working in the army for generations.