《南史·列传·卷四十二》
王俭给萧嶷写信说： 古老的楚地一片萧条，多年以来多灾多难，政治荒乱，人心分散，实在需要认真治理。
王俭与嶷书曰： 旧楚萧条，仍岁多故，政荒人散，实须缉理。
Wang Jian wrote a letter to Xiao Yi, saying: "The ancient state of Chu was a place of desolation, with many disasters and tribulations over the years. The politics were chaotic, and people's hearts were scattered. It really needs to be governed with sincerity and seriousness."