《史记·三十世家·曹相国世家》
汉高祖做沛公刚刚开始起事的时候，曹参以中涓的身份跟随高祖。
高祖为沛公而初起也，参以中涓从。
When Liu Bang, the future Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, first rose up in rebellion as Lord of Pei, Cao Shan followed him as an adjutant.