《史记·七十列传·大宛列传》
他们派使者向天子报告说： 道路遥远，经常缺乏食物，而且士卒不怕打仗，只忧虑挨饿。
使使上书言： 道远多乏食；且士卒不患战，患饥。
They sent a messenger to report to the emperor: The road is long, and there is often a shortage of food, and the soldiers are not afraid of fighting, but only worry about going hungry.