《南史·列传·卷六十四》
陈武帝杀了王僧辩以后，拥立梁敬帝，以侍中、司空的官位征召王琳。
陈武帝既杀王僧辩，推立敬帝，以侍中、司空征琳。
After Emperor Wu of Chen killed Wang Sengbian, he enthroned Emperor Jing of Liang and summoned Wang Lin, offering him the positions of Imperial Attendant and Minister of Works.