《宋书·列传·卷九十二》
王镇之开始当琅笽王卫军行参军，出外补任剡县和上虞县令，在任上都有能干的名声。
镇之初为琅邪王卫军行参军，出补剡、上虞令，并有能名。
Wang Zhenzhi started his career as the Acting Assistant Military Officer of the Langxie Prince's Guard. He went on to hold the posts of Magistrate of Shanxian County and Shangyu County, where he earned a reputation for his competence.