《北史·列传·卷七十一》
太子詹事江总举荐许善心为秀才，对策成绩优异，授度支郎中之职，补任撰史学士。
太子詹事江总举秀才，对策高第，授度支郎中，补撰史学士。
The crown prince's aide Jiang Zong recommended Xu Shanxin as a talented scholar. He performed well in the policy essay exam and was awarded the position of Zhongcheng in the Ministry of Finance and was appointed as a History Compiler.