《明史·列传·卷九十九》
督师阁部大臣孙承宗因他的父亲死于王事，奖励性地任用他，让马火广代替王木盈镇守中右所。
督师阁部孙承宗以其父死王事，奖用之，命代王楹守中右所。
Superintendent and Cabinet Minister Sun Chengzong rewarded him for the death of his father in the line of duty, appointing him as Ma Huoguang's replacement at  the Zhongyou Fort.