《资治通鉴·后唐纪·后唐纪七》
孟鹄本来是个掌案牍的书吏，与范延光是同乡，友谊深厚，几年之间荐引提拔到节度使；明宗虽然晓得提拔太快，然而不能不认可。
鹄本刀笔吏，与范延光乡里厚善，数年间引擢至节度使；上虽知其太速，然不能违也。
Meng Hu was originally a clerical officer, a fellow countryman of Fan Yanguang, and a close friend for many years. He was promoted to Jiedushi within a few years; although Mingzong knew that the promotion was too fast, he had to approve it.