《宋史·列传·卷一百八十七》
向陛下辞别时，还上书请求选将练兵，作为战守的准备。
陛辞，犹上书乞选将练兵，为战守之备。
On taking his leave of His Majesty, he also submitted a memorial requesting the selection of generals and the training of troops in preparation for war and defense.