However, Ba's first definitive appearance in recorded history occurred in 703 BC; the Zuo Zhuan records that Ba took part in a joint military operation with Chu against Deng.
Namun, penampilan definitif pertama Ba dalam sejarah tercatat terjadi pada 703 SM; Zuo Zhuan catatan yang Ba mengambil bagian dalam sendi operasi militer dengan Chu melawan Deng.