That Chen Shuda was Emperor Xuan's 17th son was per the Book of Chen and the History of Southern Dynasties, although the Old Book of Tang indicated that he was the 16th son. Compare Book of Chen, vol. 28 and History of Southern Dynasties, vol. 65 [1] with Old Book of Tang, vol. 61 [2]. The New Book of Tang, vol. 100 avoided the issue by merely stating that he was a son of Emperor Xuan.[3].
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That Chen Shuda was Emperor Xuan's 17th son was per the Book of Chen and the History of Southern Dynasties, although the Old Book of Tang indicated that he was the 16th son. Compare Book of Chen, vol. 28 and History of Southern Dynasties, vol. 65 [1] with Old Book of Tang, vol. 61 [2]. The New Book of Tang, vol. 100 avoided the issue by merely stating that he was a son of Emperor Xuan.[3].
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That Chen Shuda was Emperor Xuan's 17th son was per the Book of Chen and the History of Southern Dynasties, although the Old Book of Tang indicated that he was the 16th son. Compare Book of Chen, vol. 28 and History of Southern Dynasties, vol. 65 [1] with Old Book of Tang, vol. 61 [2]. The New Book of Tang, vol. 100 avoided the issue by merely stating that he was a son of Emperor Xuan.[3].