The Ming Dynasty is the last unified dynasty established by the Han nation in Chinese history. It passed down sixteen emperors and enjoyed the country for 276 years. Today I am here to organize the official portraits of the sixteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty, and each emperor is majestic and dignified without losing the royal honor.
Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, reigned Hongwu 31 years old. During his reign, he abolished the prime ministerial system, cracked down on corrupt officials and restored the economy, and restored the status of the Chinese suzerain state. The history is called " the rule of Hongwu ."
Ming Huizong Zhu Yun stew, reign Jianwen , reigned for 5 years. Zhu Yunxuan was the grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang. During his reign, he strengthened the role of civil servants in national politics, lenient punishments and imprisonment, severely punished eunuchs, and at the same time changed some of his grandfather Zhu Yuanzhang's malpractices. Historically known as " Jianwen New Deal ". After Zhu Yunqi ascended the throne, he was anxious to cut the feudal clan and annoyed the kings. Later, King Yan Zhu Di attacked in Beijing. After the destruction of Nanjing City, his whereabouts were unknown. When Emperor Hui said he was burned to death, he fled away.
Ming Cheng Zu Zhu Di, reign number Yongle , reigned for 22 years. After Zhu Di seized his nephew's state, he proclaimed himself emperor in Nanjing in 1402. When Zhu Di was in power, reformed institutions and set up a cabinet; five campaigns for Mongolia, regained Annan, consolidated north and south border defenses, and maintained the integrity of China's territory; sent Zheng He to the Western Ocean many times to strengthen operations in the South China Sea; edited "Yongle" Dadian, dredging the Grand Canal.Moved the capital to Beijing in 1421. During his reign, the country was strong and prosperous, and he was called "Yongle and Heyday" in history.
Ming Renzong Zhu Gaochi, reign number Hongxi , reigned for 264 days. Zhu Gaochi was the eldest son of Zhu Di, the ancestor of the Ming Dynasty. Although he reigned for a short time, he was generous during his reign. He was enlightened in politics, developed production, and rested with the people, laying the foundation for the prosperity of " rule of Ren Xuan ". Renzong pardoned many old ministers of Emperor Jianwen after he succeeded, rehabilitated the imprisonment, abolished harsh government, and respected the people. Therefore, he was highly regarded by later generations.
Ming Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji, reign number Xuande , reigned for 10 years. The eldest son of Ming Renzong Zhu Gaochi, he was very much loved and appreciated by his grandfather Zhu Di and his father when he was young. In the 9th year of Yongle (1411), he was established by his grandfather as the emperor's grandson, and he accompanied Zhu Di to conquer Mongolia on several occasions. During Xuanzong's time, the relationship between monarchs and ministers was harmonious and the economy developed steadily. Although Zhu Zhanji and his father’s reigns combined for a short period of eleven years, historians call it "a merit comparable to Wenjing" and historically known as the "rule of Renxuan."
Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen , the reign is orthodox, Tianshun, he reigned for 22 years. For the first time, Yingzong proclaimed the emperor's reign as orthodox. With the death of the Empress Dowager Zhang, Sanyang was removed from the throne and began to be in charge of politics. After he obeyed the eunuch Wang Zhenzhi's words, he personally conquered and arrived at the civil castle and was defeated and captured. Tumu Fortification After his brother proclaimed himself emperor, Yao respected him as Taishang emperor, the emperor returned to Beijing and was placed under house arrest in Nangong. In 1457, the was launched to seize the door , the emperor was reset,He proclaimed himself emperor for the second time and changed Yuan Tianshun. In the early days of the Yingzong, he tried his best to rule, and in the later period, he listened to his advice, benevolent and frugal, and loved the people. In the end, he abolished the burial system.
Zong Zhu Qiyu of the Ming Dynasty , the reign of Jingtai, 9 years. Zhu Qiyu was the second son of Emperor Zhu Zhanji of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty and the younger brother of Emperor Zhuqi of Ming Dynasty. Ming Yingzong of Tumubao was taken to the throne after being captured by the Mongolian Wasser Army. Invasion. After ascending to the throne, the system of officials was rectified and the governance of officials became a new one. In the eighth year of Jingtai, Ming Yingzong was reinstated and deposed as king and placed under house arrest in Xiyuan. After his death, he was buried in , Xishan, Beijing as the prince.
Ming Xianzong Zhu Jianshen, reign and reign Chenghua , reigned for 23 years. Zhu Jianshen, wise and generous, restored Zhu Qiyu's emperor title in the early years of his reign, rehabilitated Yu Qian, and appointed Shang Ren to govern the country. It can be said that he has the demeanor of a king. The atmosphere of the times is clear and bright, and the court has many wise men, exempting taxes and reducing penalties, and the social economy is gradually recovering. However, it cannot be said that there is no defect in appointing evil spirits during his reign.
Ming Xiaozong Zhu Youchang , reign Hongzhi , reigned for 18 years. After Zhu Youzhan came to the throne, he worked hard to reverse the political corruption of the Emperor Xianzong, was diligent in political affairs, and made great efforts to make the Ming Dynasty rejuvenated and developed into a prosperous age. The historical name is " Hongzhi Zhongxing ". Xiaozong was a frugal person, not close to his sensuality, and was only a queen in his life, and respected each other as a guest; he liked poetry, writing and painting, but he did not lose his ambitions, which is very valuable. Historians of the past have spoken highly of him.
Ming Wuzong Zhu Houzhao,Reign Zhengde , reigned for 16 years. Zhu Houzhao is the eldest son of Ming Xiaozong Zhu Youzhan and Queen Zhang, small wit and clever, like riding and shooting. After his accession to the throne, there were bipolar evaluations in the history books. One side said that he was resolute and decisive in his work, safe Huawang Chao, Ning Wang Chao , defeated the little Mongolian prince, and repeatedly rescued disasters. On the other hand, he said that he was licentious and innocent when he was in power, his national power was declining, he was greedy, martial, and rogue throughout his life, and he liked to have fun.
Ming Shizong Zhu Houxun , the reign of Jiajing, reigned for 45 years. The Emperor Jiajing had no chance of the throne, but only because Wu Zong had no heirs, he was elected from his close relatives according to the ancestral precepts. Jiajing Emperor ruled for a long time, and he was relatively wise in the early stage. Later, he indulged in Taoism, and there were treacherous ministers . History called its rule " Jiajing Zhongxing ", and the overall evaluation is acceptable.
Ming Mu Zong Zhu Zaiyi, the reign of Longqing, 6 years. The internal and external troubles before he took the throne made him care about the political situation, implemented a new policy of reforming evils, and obtained great governance at home and abroad. The history is called Longqing New Deal . The Longqing Dynasty was full of talented people, and there were Xu Jie , Zhang Juzheng , Gaogong , Wu You Tan Lun , Qi Jiguang , Li Chengliang. These people are famous because of Longqing Emperor gave them the space to develop.
Ming Shenzong Zhu Yijun ,The year Wanli , reigned for 48 years. In the first ten years of Zhu Yijun's reign, Zhang Juzheng implemented a series of reforms with the support of Shenzong to restore national strength. After Shenzong took office, the situation of "Wanli Zhongxing" was created. During the period, he presided over the and Wanli three major expeditions , which consolidated the territory of the Han family. In the later period of the ruling period, the government was in a state of lack of political affairs, and the operation of the country was almost suspended, causing the Ming Dynasty to gradually decline.
Ming Guangzong Zhu Changluo , reign Taichang , reigned for 29 days. Zhu Changluo, the eldest son of Shenzong, was born to a court lady. He was not happy for his father in his life. In 1601, at the age of 20, he was established as the crown prince from the "national dispute". During his reign, he abolished the mine tax of the Wanli Dynasty, set aside chaos, and revived Gangji. However, after returning to the palace every day, he was drunk, indulged in lust, and his body was weak. Then he died of illness, known as the "Red Pill Case" in history.
Mingxi Zong Zhu Youxiao , the reign of Apocalypse, reigned for 7 years. During Zhu Youxiao’s reign, he was a good carpenter. After he assumed the throne, he ignored the political affairs. Hakka and Wei Zhongxian were monopolized, creating "Yichou imprisonment", "Bingyin imprisonment" and other injustices, cruelly persecuting and attempting to improve Donglin Party member of Ming Dynasty politics. Killing Xiong Tingbi, Liaodong's economic strategy, caused and Jin to capture Shenyang and Liaoyang, and the situation in Liaodong became increasingly severe.
Ming Sizong Zhu Youjian , the reign of Chongzhen, reigned for 17 years. Emperor Chongzhen was very diligent and killed Wei Zhongxian as soon as he took the position. During his reign, the Qing Dynasty kept knocking, Li Zicheng's uprising continued to expand,The crisis of domination is growing day by day. Although Emperor Chongzhen was diligent, he was too suspicious and improperly employed. In the end, Li Zicheng attacked Beijing. His emperor died at the gate of the country and hanged himself on the coal mountain. Before he died, he put on a big book "Don't hurt the common people" in a blue robe.
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