《史记·七十列传·朝鲜列传》
左将军竭力进攻敌城，朝鲜的大臣就暗中寻机和楼船将军联系，商量朝鲜投降的事，双方往来会谈，还没有作出决定。
左将军急击之，朝鲜大臣乃阴间使人私约降楼船，往来言，尚未肯决。
The Left General made every effort to attack the enemy city, and the Korean minister secretly sought an opportunity to contact the general leading the ships and discuss Korea’s surrender. The two sides held talks, but no decision had been made.