《晋书·帝纪·第一章》
宣帝认为孟达的言行狡诈不可信任，屡次进谏不被接受，就任命孟达为新城太守，封侯爵，假节。
帝以达言行倾巧，不可任，骤谏，不见听，乃以达领新城太守，封侯，假节。
Emperor Xuan thought Meng Da's words and deeds were cunning and could not be trusted. He repeatedly advised Meng Da not to be accepted, and appointed Meng Da as the prefect of Xincheng, granted him the title of marquis, and granted him the title of False Jie.