《明史·本纪·卷一》
于是斩断船缆，将船放到急流中，对诸将说： 太平较近，我与诸位合力攻取。 
乃悉断舟缆，放急流中，谓诸将曰： 太平甚近，当与公等取之。 
He therefore cut the boat's moorings, allowing the boat to drift with the current, and said to the generals: Taiping is now close, I will join forces with you all and take it.