《北史·列传·卷四十一》
赵彦深认为他在武将之中颇嫉恨朝内的奸佞权臣，言论也不断有可采纳的，所以让他参与朝廷机密大事。
赵彦深以猛武将之中，颇疾奸佞，言议时有可采，故引知机事。
Zhao Yanshen believed that, as one of the military officers, he was resentful of the treacherous and powerful ministers in the court and his remarks were insightful, so he let him participate in the secret major matters of the court.