《明史·列传·卷三十六》
士奇极力辩解说： 杨荣精通边防事务，这一点臣等都不如他。不应该因这点小缺点而对他产生介意。 
士奇力言： 荣晓畅边务，臣等不及，不宜以小眚介意。 
Shi Qi tried his best to defend him, saying: "Yang Rong is proficient in border defense matters. In this respect, none of us can match him. We shouldn't mind him because of this minor shortcoming."