《辽史·列传·卷二十》
十三年，兴宗西征，义先担任十二行纠都监，因战功第一，改任南院宣徽使。
十三年，车驾西征，为十二行糺都监，战功最，改南院宣徽使。
 In the thirteenth year, Emperor Xingzong sent a westward expedition and Yixian served as the Supervisor of the Headquarters of the Twelve Columns. He was promoted to the post of the Imperial Edict Messenger of the Southern Court for his distinguished military service.