《资治通鉴·晋纪·晋纪七》
司马歆给朝廷上言说： 妖孽盗贼聚众数以万计，深红的头长毛脸，挥刀舞戟，锐不可当，请求朝廷命令各军分三路救援。 
歆上言： 妖贼犬羊万计，绛头毛面，挑刀走戟，其锋不可当。请台敕诸军三道救助。 
Sima Xin reported to the court, saying: "The demons and bandits have gathered tens of thousands, their heads wear bright red hair, they wield swords and halberds, and they are invincible. I request that the court order the troops to divide into three routes and come to the rescue."