《资治通鉴·汉纪·汉纪五十七》
我请求您派我去向刘表的两个儿子吊丧，并慰劳他们军中的主要将领。同时劝说刘备，让他安抚刘表的部众，同心一意，共抗曹操，刘备一定会高兴地接受的。
肃请得奉命吊表二子，并慰劳其军中用事者，及说备使抚表众，同心一意，共治曹操，备必喜而从命。
I ask you to send me to offer condolences to Liu Biao's two sons and comfort the main generals in their army. At the same time, persuade Liu Bei to appease Liu Biao's followers to unite and fight against Cao Cao. Liu Bei will be happy to accept it. 