《宋史·列传·卷二十五》
希望陛下选择沉厚有边事谋略者，任为边郡刺史，令他兼任缘边巡检，允许他招募勇敢之士为随身部队。
望陛下选沉厚有谋谙边事者，任为边郡刺史，令兼缘边巡检，许召勇敢之士为随身部曲。
It is hoped that Your Majesty will select a person of importance and ability in matters of border policy, appoint him as governor of a frontier prefecture, charge him with the concurrent duty of frontier patrols, and authorize him to recruit brave men as part of his trusted personal force.