高僧傳 8.38

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齊太祖創業之始，及世祖襲圖之日，皆建立招提，傍求義士。以柔耆素有聞，故徵書歲及。文宣諸王再三招請，乃更出京師。止于定林寺，躬為元匠。四遠欽服，人神贊美。文慧、文宣並伏膺入室。柔秉德居宗，當之弗讓。

At the beginning of Qi Taizu's founding of the dynasty, as well as on the day when Shizu succeeded to the throne, both established monasteries (cāturdiśa) and sought out scholars of doctrine far and wide. Because Rou had long been known for his seniority and purity, imperial summons reached him year after year. Only after the Prince of Wenxuan and other princes repeatedly invited him did he return to the capital. He stayed at Dinglin Temple and personally served as the foremost master. Those from all four directions admired and submitted to him, and both humans and spirits praised him. Crown Prince Wenhui and the Prince of Wenxuan both submitted to him and entered his chamber. Rou upheld virtue and presided as head, accepting the position without declining.