The present paper,reexamining the Chen dynasty's(557-589)official mode of narrative,by which an annal for Emperor Wen(i.e.,Chen Qian,r.559-566)was produced in Chenshu(Book of Chen),ar-gues that the real reason why there was an annal devoted to Chen Qian was not the alleged Qian's meritori-ous military service but Emperor Wu's(r.557-559)intention to promote Qian and this effort helped Chen dynasty extend its political establishment and context.
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