《宋书·列传·卷六十》
臣还未成年时就继承了祖上的封地和爵位，伏愿陛下考察祖上昔日的功业，表现您的怜悯和圣察。 
臣以微弱，未齿人伦，加始勉视息，封爵兼嗣。伏愿陛下远录旧勋，特垂矜察。 
I had not yet come of age when I inherited my ancestors’ fiefdom and titles. I humbly request that Your Majesty examine my ancestors’ former achievements, and show your pity and holy perception.