《明史·列传·卷一百三十八》
辽东将领很多是马世龙的老部下，臣小心地见机行事，派遣马世龙快马前往通告，他的将士一定自动归顺，祖大寿不值得担心。 
辽将多马世龙旧部曲，臣谨用便宜，遣世龙驰谕，其将士必解甲归，大寿不足虑也。 
Many generals in Liaodong were Ma Shilong's old subordinates. The minister cautiously watched for his chance, sent Ma Shilong to inform them at full speed, and his soldiers and generals would definitely surrender automatically, so Zu Dashou was not worth worrying about.