《宋史·列传·卷一百三十》
汤思退害怕恐惧，上奏请求将这关系到国家安危存亡的大事，上报太上皇高宗而后再行动。
思退恐，奏请以宗社大计，奏禀上皇而后从事。
Tang Situi was fearful and apprehensive, and requested in a memorial that this major matter, concerning the safety of the country, be reported to the Retired Emperor Gaozong before any action was taken.