《宋史·列传·卷一百一十八》
近年以来，大将拥重兵在江南，官吏在江北守着空城，虽然有天险却没有配置战舰和水军，所以敌人才能够进行侵扰并窥伺江南。
近年以来，大将拥重兵于江南，官吏守空城于江北，虽有天险而无战舰水军之制，故敌人得以侵扰窥伺。
Recently, there have been generals amassing troops in Jiangnan, with officials guarding empty cities in Jiangbei; although it is a natural defensive barrier, there are no warships or naval forces deployed, which is how enemy forces are able to launch incursions and cast their gaze on Jiangnan.