《新五代史·列传·杂传第四十四》
晋高祖将要在太原起兵，询问众将吏，有的赞成，赵莹偏偏露出畏惧的神色，劝晋高祖不要反叛。
高祖将起兵太原，以问诸将吏，将吏或赞成之，莹独惧形于色，劝高祖毋反。
When Jingaosu was about to mobilize troops in Taiyuan, Zhao Ying asked the opinions of several officers, some of whom approved while Zhao Ying simply showed fear and advised Jingaosu against the rebellion.