Appraisal States: Liú Fēng occupied the ground of suspicion, but his consideration and defenses were not enough to protect himself. Péng Yàng and Liào Lì for talent were selected out and advanced, Lǐ Yán for competence reached eminent office, Wèi Yán for valor and cunning was appointed, Yáng Yí for suitability in office was prominent, Liú Yǎn for old [friendship] served office, all were greatly valued. Observing their actions, following their behaviors, in their bringing about disaster [on themselves], none were not their own fault.

評曰：劉封處嫌疑之地，而思防不足以自衛。彭羕、廖立以才拔進，李嚴以幹局達，魏延以勇略任，楊儀以當官顯，劉琰舊仕，並咸貴重。覽其舉措，跡其規矩，招禍取咎，無不自己也。