《宋史·列传·卷四十一》
当时西北用兵，枢密院的职责，专门负责图谋计议，敏中明辨具有才能谋略，遇事敏捷，凡是二边道路、关卡、不定期的集市的地方，莫不周知。
时西北用兵，枢机之任，专主谋议，敏中明辨有才略，遇事敏速，凡二边道路、斥堠、走集之所，莫不周知。
In those days, there was a war in the northwest, and the Privy Council was responsible for planning and devising. Minzhong was renowned for his wisdom and talent in these matters, and he was quick on the uptake. He was familiar with all the places that were on the path, the passes, and the irregular market gatherings.