《智囊(选录)·兵智部·赵充国》
先零的势力也会日渐壮大起来，归附的羌人也会越来越多。老臣担心到那时候，先零或许会成为我朝的大患，到那时就不仅仅是两三年的外患而已了。
党坚势盛，附者浸多，臣恐国家之忧不二三岁而已。
Xianling’s power will grow increasingly stronger day by day, and more Qiang people will defect to them. I worry that at that time, Xianling may become a serious threat to the dynasty. At that point, the troubles will extend beyond two to three years of external threats.