《周书·列传·卷三十四》
裴鸿年少时恭顺严谨，有才干和策略，在京城内外历任官职。
鸿少恭谨，有干略，历官内外。
In his youth, Pei Hong was respectful and conscientious, and displayed talents and strategies. He was assigned various official posts both inside and outside the capital.