《北史·列传·卷七十四》
孟业备办牛肉与酒，带领吏卒百姓在路旁拜谒，自称道： 粪土之臣孟业，俯伏恩惟圣主亲自北行，出征而无战斗，谨献薄礼。 
业具牛酒，率人吏拜谒路旁，自称： 粪土臣孟业，伏惟圣驾亲行，有征无战，谨上微礼。 
Meng Ye prepared beef and wine, led the officials and people to worship by the roadside, and said to himself: "Meng Ye, a low-ranking official, bows down and thanks the holy master for coming north in person. He goes on an expedition without fighting. I humbly offer you a thin gift."