《隋书·列传·卷十五》
高祖嘉奖他，下诏书慰劳他说： 陈国贼人，自认为水战是其长处，在险要之处，更说是官军所害怕的。
高祖嘉之，诏书劳曰： 陈贼之意，自言水战为长，险隘之间，弥谓官军所惮。
Gaozu commended him, and issued an imperial edict to comfort him, saying: The rebels in Chen Country believe that water battles are their strength. They like to fight on rugged terrain, and believe that the government army fears them the most.