《明史·列传·卷四十三》
永乐二十年，升为都督佥事，随从皇上北征，先行侦察敌情，回来后受到优厚的赏赐。
永乐二十年擢都督佥事。从北征，前行侦敌，还受厚赏。
In the 20th year of the Yongle era, he was promoted to Dudu Qianshi and followed the emperor to the north to fight. He was sent to scout the enemy situation in advance and was handsomely rewarded after he returned.