《资治通鉴·魏纪·魏纪九》
孙自称 草莽臣 ，在殿前上书，交上印绶、节钺，请求避让进贤之路。
孙纟林称 草莽臣 ，诣阙上书，上印绶、节钺，求避贤路。
Sun called himself a "subject of the wilderness" and submitted a memorial in the hall, handing over his seal and symbol of authority, and requesting to give way to the virtuous and talented.