《魏书·列传·卷七十》
祖莹以才学名声被任命为太学博士。征授司徒、彭城王元勰的法曹参军。
以才名拜太学博士，征署司徒、彭城王勰法曹行参军。
Zuying was appointed as a doctor of the Imperial Academy because of his reputation for his talent and knowledge. He accepted the appointment as the recorder in the office of Sima, Prince Yuanxie of Pengcheng.