《宋史·列传·卷一百七十七》
我难道不知道吴门相距京城不远，而一定要为此请求，大概大敌当前，不是陛下自任统帅，就是大臣们督师出征。
擢太常少卿，奏造斛斗输诸郡租，宽恤人户，培植根本，凡十五事。
Did I not know that Wumen is not far from the imperial capital, and why did I have to make this request? It is probably because when a great enemy is approaching, either Your Majesty must act as commander-in-chief yourself or a minister must be sent to supervise the military campaign.