《明史·列传·卷二十》
你忠勤而不懈怠，怎能辱居于前贤之下呢？平定战乱，安定百姓，就在此行了。 
卿忠勤不怠，何忝前贤，靖乱安民，在此行也。 
You are loyal and diligent, so how could you be inferior to those of old? To pacify the rebellion and stabilize the people, please go on this campaign."