《元史·列传·卷三十六》
国家之根本在河南，此州路险地偏，饷运困难，河中虽靠近、延二镇，实正是我们用武立功之地。延北接汾、晋，西连同、华，地五千余里，户数十万，若以漕运军饷，则关内指日可定。关内若定，黄河以南就在掌握之中。我已年近六十，若一旦卧病不起，闻后生立功，死不瞑目，不如现在死战报国，以实现我的志愿。 
吾年垂六十，老耄将至，一旦卧病床笫，闻后生辈立功名，死不瞑目矣。男儿要当死战阵以报国，是吾志也！ 
The foundation of the state is in Henan. This state road is dangerous and remote, and the transportation of food is difficult. Although Hezhong is close to the two towns of Yan, it is actually the place where we use martial force to make contributions. North of Yan borders Fen and Jin, and west of Tong and Hua, the land is more than 5,000 miles long, with hundreds of thousands of households. If we use the canal to transport military rations, we can quickly pacify Guanzhong. Once Guanzhong is pacified, everything south of the Yellow River will be under our control. I am almost sixty years old. If I suddenly fall ill and can't get up, and I hear that the younger generations have made great contributions, I will not be able to close my eyes in death. It is better to fight to the death and serve the country now, so as to realize my aspirations.