From Qin Shihuang to the abdication of the last emperor Puyi of the Qing Dynasty, there were nine large dynasties in our country, namely Qin, Han, Jin, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. In addition, there are more than 50 small dynasties. There are a total of 494 emperors in Chinese history. Let’s take a look at the ten greatest emperors.
10, Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin
As the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, he ended the war situation of separatist vassal states in the past seventy years of the vassal states, restored the unification of the Chinese region, and allowed the people who were suffering from the war to live a good life of peace and prosperity from then on.
implements the basic national policy of "right civility suppressing military power" with the concept of "governing the country with culture, and ensuring national security" with military power, reversing the dark situation of military power since the end of the Tang Dynasty, and making the culture of the Song Dynasty prosperous in unprecedented prosperity.
9, Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Xun
Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Xun, original name Liu Bingyi , with a name Ciqing, The tenth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, Emperor Wu of Han, Great-grandson of Liu Che, the grandson of Prince Li, Liu Ju , and the son of Liu Jin.
As a famous wise ruler in Chinese history, during his reign, the Han Dynasty had clear politics, harmonious society, prosperous economy, and the four barbarians were the most powerful in its comprehensive national strength. It was known in history as the "Governance of Xiaoxuan" or "Revival of Xiaoxuan".
8, Tang Gaozong Li Zhi
Tang Gaozong Li Zhi, whose courtesy name is Weishan, was the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Tang Taizong Li Shimin ninth son.
When Emperor Gaozong of Tang was ascending the throne, he continued to implement the various political and economic systems formulated by Emperor Taizong, and Li Ji, Changsun Wuji, , Chu Suiliang, jointly assisted in the government. Because he was diligent in political affairs, "the people are at peace and have the legacy of Zhenguan, which is known in history as " Yonghui's governance ".
During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, he successively destroyed the Western Turks (657), the Baekje (660), and the Goguryeo (668). During the reign of Emperor Gaozong, the Tang Dynasty was the largest territory, starting from the Korean Peninsula in the east, expanding the Aral Sea in the west, covering the north, and extending the Baikal Lake in the north, and ending the central part of Vietnam in the south, and maintaining it for 32 years.
7, Ming Chengzu Zhu Di
Ming Chengzu Zhu Di, Ming Dynasty Third emperor, Ming Dynasty Emperor, Ming Taizu The fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, Jianwen Emperor Uncle Zhu Yunwen, the year name is " Yongle ".
Politically, the policy of reducing vassals was continued to be implemented, and centralized power was strengthened; the official system was reformed, the cabinet and East Factory were set up; in order to strengthen control over the north, the capital was moved to Beijing. Military, he personally conquered Mongolia five times, occupied Annan ; actively managed the border, established the Nuergandu Department in the northeast, Hamiwei in the northwest, and Guizhou Chengxuan Political Envoy Department, actively operated the South China Sea region, and implemented the policy of unity of administration and education in Tibet. Diplomacy, he also appointed Zheng With the voyage to the West, strengthen friendly exchanges between China and foreign countries. Culturally, the "Yongle Encyclopedia" was compiled. The Grand Canal was dredged and the Forbidden City in Beijing was built. During the reign, the economy was prosperous and the national strength was strong, and it was known in history as the "Yongle Prosperous Time".
6. Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu
When Liu Xiu ascended the throne, he adopted a policy of rest and rest, reduced taxes, corvee service, and laid off provincial officials; issued several edicts to release and prohibit the harm of slaves, so that a large number of slaves were exempted from common people; implemented land collection, checked land reclamation and household registration, but failed due to strong resistance. He also strengthened centralization, weakened the power of the three public offices, and the national government affairs were all taken over by the Shangshutai; properly placed meritorious officials, and given them High titles and generous salaries without interfering in political affairs, prohibiting foreign relatives and eunuchs from interfering in politics; more than 400 counties were sacked, local soldiers of inner counties were abolished, county commanders were abolished, local military power was abolished, and the army directly under the central government was expanded. During the rule, social production developed, authoritarian centralization was strengthened, which was known in history as "Guangwu Revival".
5, Emperor Wen of Sui Yang Jian
Emperor Wen of Sui Yang Jian, The founding emperor of the Sui Dynasty, after Emperor Wen of Sui ascended the throne, he carried out a series of reforms in political, economic and other systems. Revised criminal laws and systems to make it suitable for China after the unification of the north and the south.
During the twenty-four years of Emperor Wen of Sui, he was determined to reform and achieved outstanding political achievements.
mainly achieves the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty and the Sui Dynasty to destroy Chen, end the division between the north and the south, Kaihuang's rule , and create the system of three provinces and six ministries.
4, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang
Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, whose courtesy name is Guorui, was originally named Zhu Chongba , Zhu Xingzong . The founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, with the reign of " Hongwu ".
During Zhu Yuanzhang's reign, politically, strengthened the centralized system of , abolished the Prime Minister and the Secretariat of the Central Secretariat, set up three departments to control local power, and severely punish corrupt officials and illegal nobles; military, implement the system of garrisons; economically, it will focus on immigration and military farms, build water conservancy, reduce taxes, measure national land, check household registration, etc.; culturally, it will focus on education, promote the imperial examinations, establish Imperial College and train talents; in terms of external relations, it will establish "the country that does not collect ". Under his rule, social production gradually recovered and developed, which is known in history as the "Hongwu Governance".
3, Emperor Taizong of Tang Li Shimin
Li Shimin ascended the throne and his reign was Zhenguan. In the early days of his reign, he listened to the opinions of his ministers and accepted advice humbly. Govern the world with culture, practice rigorous economies, encourage farming and sericulture, achieve rest and rest, peace and stability in the country, and create the "Zhenguan Governance". Expand territory from the outside, conquer the Eastern Turks and Xueyantuo, conquer Gaochang, Kucha and Tuyuhun, and severely inflict Goguryeo. The four towns of Anxi were established, and they got along well with all ethnic groups in the northern region. They were awarded the honorific title " Day Khan ", laying an important foundation for the prosperous situation in the Tang Dynasty for more than 100 years later.
2, Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che,
Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, was the seventh emperor of the Western Han Dynasty outstanding politician, strategist, and writer.
reigned for fifty years and had many achievements: internally, strengthen centralization, reform the currency system, prohibit counties and states from minting coins, and implement a cultural policy of respecting Confucianism. To the outside world, he sent Wei Qing and Huo Qubing to attack the Huns many times, forcing them to move far away to the north of the desert; ordered Zhang Qian to go on a mission to the Western Regions to communicate with the various ethnic groups of Han and the Western Regions ; he also conquered Minyue , Dongou , Nanyue , and Wei's North Korea, operated Southwest Yi , and set up counties in its area. The real unification was completed internally and the threat from the Huns was lifted externally.
1, Qin Shihuang Ying Zheng
Qin Shihuang Ying Zheng, also known as Zhao Zheng , Zulong , there is also Lu Zhengyi, an outstanding politician, strategist, and reformer in ancient China, a politician who completed the unification of China for the first time, and was also the first monarch in China to call himself emperor.
Main achievements:
Unify the six kingdoms; pacify Baiyue in the south, attack the Huns in the north; establish an emperor system; build the Great Wall; write the same text, chariots and tracks, and unify weights and measures.
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