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- ↑ Mote & Twitchett 1988, p. 94.
- ↑ Mote & Twitchett 1988, p. 98.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Goodrich & Fang 1976, p. 1072.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mote & Twitchett 1988, pp. 100–101.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mote & Twitchett 1988, pp. 125–127.
- ↑ Taylor 1975, p. 68.
- 1 2 Taylor 1975, pp. 69–70.
- 1 2 3 Taylor 1975, pp. 70=72.
- ↑ Goodrich & Fang 1976, p. 1073.
Books
- Taylor, Romeyn (1975). Basic Annals of Ming T'ai-tsu. Chinese Material and Research Aids Service Center, Inc. ASIN B076VFSKS1.
- Mote, Frederick; Twitchett, Denis (1988). The Cambridge History of China Volume 7 The Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, Part I. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-24332-2.
- Goodrich, Luther; Fang, Chaoying (1976). Dictionary of Ming Biography 1368-1644 Volume 2. Columbia University Press. ISBN 9780231038331.