The 16 emperors of the Ming Dynasty ranked at the top of the list. Zhu Youjian was not the last one. What do you think?

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), passed from Zhu Yuanzhang to Zhu Youjianzhi for twelve generations, passed through sixteen emperors and enjoyed the country for 276 years. We always have a little different feelings for it, because this is the last unified Central Plains dynasty established by the Han in Chinese history. So what is the overall ranking of the sixteen emperors? We will briefly analyze this article.

There is an article before, which mainly introduces the top five other than Zhu Yuanzhang. Today we will rank all the emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Considering the length, here is a brief analysis of everyone The merits and demerits, welcome everyone to correct and discuss. There is a vote at the end of the article.

First place: Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: The real emperor of cloth Following Guo Zixing's Red Scarf Army, they later developed their own forces and defeated Chen Youliang, Zhang Shicheng, Fang Guozhen and other forces to proclaim the emperor in Yingtianfu (Nanjing). After a little rectification, the Northern Expedition took over the capital (ie, Beijing). Emperor Yuanshun fled north to the Mongolian plateau and completely overthrew the Yuan Dynasty and returned China to the Han government. Afterwards, they carried out the Western Expedition to eliminate Mingsheng in Sichuan, King Liang of Yunnan took Zalwarmi and attacked Naha in Liaodong. A total of eight strikes against Beiyuan before and after, split the Yuan regime into several tribes of Wacha and Tatar, and determined the territory of the Ming Dynasty. During his reign, rewards reclamation, construction of water conservancy projects, tax reduction and exemption, and punishment of corrupt officials are the gradual recovery and development of the Central Plains land after the war, creating the rule of Hongwu.

过: Following the example of Western Zhou Dynasty, entrusting the kings and entrusting the clan to entrust the clan, "No land will be given to the enfeoffment, and the lords will not come to the people." Indiscriminately killing heroes, of the 34 enlightened heroes, only 4 survived. Dealing with corrupt officials was overkill, and Daxing literary prison was more involved, and there were many unjust, false and wrong cases.

First place: Ming Chengzu Zhu Di, the third emperor of Ming Dynasty

Work: Moved the capital to Beijing, successively Five times, the imperial conquest of Mongolia from the north has weakened the remaining Mongolian forces, the southern conquest of Annan (Jiaozhi), and the north of Liaodong, which maintained the territory of the Ming Dynasty. During his reign, he cut the vassal and stabilized the domestic situation. The formation of the cabinet system made up for the shortcomings of Zhu Yuanzhang's abolition of the prime minister system. Sending Zheng He to the West for many times to conduct cultural exchanges and trade exchanges with foreign countries also made the Ming Dynasty famous and formed a situation where all nations came to Korea. Compile the classic "Yongle Dadian". The fundamentals of governing the country are "the family gives the people enough" and "the people are well-off". Dredging the canal, relocating people to the township, promoting the people's farming and production, so that the Ming Dynasty reached the highest peak here.

过: is also an emperor obtained by rebellion, making the whereabouts of Emperor Jianwen unknown. The eunuchs were used too much, and the East Factory was set up to restore the Jinyi Guards, which opened up the dark factory guards under the autocratic rule. Insufficient control of the Northeast led to the development and growth of the Jurchen tribe, laying hidden dangers for the destruction of the Ming Dynasty.

Third place: Ming Shizong Zhu Houhuang, the eleventh emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: succeeded In an effort to overcome the current abuses of the previous dynasty, he encouraged to follow the example of the ancestral system to implement the "New Deal" to carry out reforms, and focused on cracking down on powerful officials and feudal landlord and aristocratic forces, and strictly controlled the eunuchs to curb the momentum of chaos by the eunuchs. The implementation of returning land to the people, encouraging farming and weaving, being sympathetic to the people's sentiments and reducing the rent of silver greatly alleviated the social and economic contradictions so that the "capitalist economy" sprouted during this period and created the situation of Jiajing Zhongxing. The history books are evaluated as "there are the six immortal Chimos, the four great fierce ones without competition, and the five alone that shakes the world".

过: Enthusiastic Taoism, although it controls the government, but not going to the court for more than 20 years, it is very criticized. In the later period of the reign, Emperor Jiajing became increasingly corrupt, major constructions were made, and superstitious alchemists continued to build fast foods in their later years, resulting in a huge waste of manpower and material resources. Like cats more than harem, almost died at the hands of court ladies. CorrectThe border control is low, and the Japanese pirates did not carry out the main suppression, which caused frequent disturbances in the southeast coastal area and caused great damage. In the 29th year of Jiajing, the Mongolian Tatar Tribe even came to the city of Beijing.

Fourth: Ming Xiaozong Zhu Youtong, Ming Dynasty ninth emperor

Gong: Diligent Political affairs are not only indispensable in the early dynasty, but also increase the time for noon dynasty, economic banquet lectures, political discussions in the Wenhua Palace, and political discussions with courtiers. Turning the tide to change the political chaos left by the previous emperor and the decline of national power, the Ming Dynasty was revitalized. Zhu Guozhen, the chief minister of the cabinet during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, gave his most appropriate evaluation: "Below three generations, who are called sages, Emperor Wendi of Han, Emperor Renzong of Song, and Emperor Xiaozong of my Ming Dynasty."

过:Advocating Buddhism, causing eunuchs to be haunted. Too tolerant and kind for the emperor. Many people rated him as the most perfect emperor in the Ming Dynasty, but I think it can be rated as a more perfect person. The emperor's words are too benevolent and really inappropriate.

Fifth: Ming Renzong Zhu Gaochi, the fourth emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: is politically enlightened, Stop the large-scale use of troops in the north, and attach importance to the development of production and the people's recuperation. Because of his unfilial piety, he also pardoned many old ministers of Emperor Jianwen, rehabilitated the wrong cases and abolished harsh government. Lay the foundation for the rule of Ren Xuan. When Zhu Di went south to attack Nanjing to rebel, Zhu Gaochi stayed in Beijing. The defender of 10,000 people blocked the 500,000 army of Emperor Jianwen’s general Li Jinglong and saved Beijing. Although he died within less than a year of his reign, when Zhu Di's imperial conquest, he stayed behind and handled the affairs in an orderly manner, and at the same time gave birth to a good son.

过: Overcorrecting unjust, false and wrong cases, even if they were pardoned for unjust, false and wrong cases, many traitorous family members in the Jianwen period were also pardoned and returned home.

The sixth place: Ming Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji, the fifth emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: Succession Later, the change of the Han king Zhu Gaoxu was put down and the use of soldiers against Jiaozhi was stopped. Attach importance to the rectification of government officials and finances, and continue to implement Renzong's measures to ease social conflicts. He is good at receiving advice, and if there is no change, he can be encouraged. The combination of Zhu Zhanji and his father's rule has been called by historians as "contributions comparable to Wenjing" and historically known as "rule of Renxuan".

过: Empress Li has been criticized for a long time, setting up an "internal school" to teach eunuchs to read. There are also departments such as the eunuch of the Si Li Jian Bingbi and the Si Li Jian Zhang Yin eunuch. Engage the eunuch in politics.

Seventh: Zongzhu Qiyu of the Ming Dynasty, the seventh emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: was in the Ming Dynasty After Wala was captured. It was reused for Qian and other wise ministers to turn the tide and won the victory in the defense of Beijing. At the same time, we cleaned up the interior, opened up our voices, recruited talents, eliminated eunuch forces, stabilized the situation, calmed people's hearts, and enabled the people to live and work in peace and contentment, successfully defeated Vala, and successfully welcomed Ming Yingzong.

过: He was too strong in his power and was unwilling to take Mingyingzong back at first, and he was also placed under house arrest after receiving it. Regardless of the opinions of others, he insisted on abolishing his nephew Zhu Jianshen's crown prince, trying to make his descendants ascend to the throne of the Ninth Five-Year Lord.

Eighth: Ming Mu Zong Zhu Zaiyi, the twelfth emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: in Before ascending to the throne, I was worried about the country and the people. After ascending to the throne, I implemented a new policy of reforming evils and implementing new policies, mainly focusing on solving the "Southern Japanese and North Captives" that have plagued the Korean situation for many years.problem. Re-use Xu Jie, Li Chunfang, Gao Gong and other cabinet ministers to be honest and clean. Be diligent and thrifty, love the people, abolish maritime bans, and allow private individuals to go overseas for trade.

过: Although the cabinet ministers were reused without restraint, they failed to stop the mutual struggle between cabinet ministers. Taking aphrodisiac for a long time and excessive indulgence caused the body to die after only six years in power.

Ninth: Ming Si Zong Zhu Youjian, the sixteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: After Zhu Youjian took the throne, he was one of the most diligent and thrifty emperors in Chinese history. Eliminate the chaos of the eunuchs, rehabilitate the imprisonment, and re-enable officials such as Yuan Chonghuan who were deposed during the Tianqi period. To change the dilapidated situation left by Mingxi Sect, and even once made Mingshi a possibility of revival. Helpless internal and external troubles (drought and plague), failed to save the declining Ming Dynasty

over: employing more suspicious, frequent changes of ministers and generals. He listened to the slander and killed Yuan Chonghuan. Failure to completely suppress Li Zicheng, resulting in Li Zicheng full of wings and development. With the development of the situation, the later period of indiscriminate killings became more serious. Seven of the governors were slain, and eleven were the governors. They were also less likely to argue for peace for a while, and then to fight again. Anyway, it's just a mess without the backbone.

Tenth: Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen, the sixth and eighth emperor of the Ming Dynasty

He succeeded to the throne at the age of nine, he is the young emperor. Three Yangs (Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, Yang Pu) served as cabinet ministers, stabilized the border defense, rectified the administration of officials, and developed the economy, which made the Ming Dynasty flourish. (Although there is Queen Zhang to operate). Make every effort to stabilize the southwestern territory. Benevolence, thrift and love for the people, one of the greatest contributions is the abolition of the burial system.

过: Too much favoring Wang Zhen, leading to the eunuch's monopoly, insisting on the imperial conquest, leading to the defeat of the Tumu Fort, not to mention that I was captured, and ruined the elite of the Ming Dynasty (army and courtiers), As a result, the Ming Dynasty began to decline from prosperity and decline. Favoring the villain, having fought defeats, being a captive, having been a prisoner, having killed a loyal minister, and not being kind, and even not allowing Zhu Qiyu to enter the emperor's mausoleum after his death. This is all on him. As an emperor, he really shouldn't.

Eleventh: Ming Huizong Zhu Yunsong, the second emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: succeeded , To enhance the role of civil servants in national politics, lenient punishments, save prisons, severely punish eunuchs, change bad governance, historically known as "the new policy of Jianwen." Know the shortcomings of the king's too strong.

过: Underestimated his own strength, cut the feudal clan prematurely, obliterated himself, and ended up unaccounted for. It was indeed sandwiched between the two most powerful emperors in the Ming Dynasty, and the sense of existence was not generally weak.

Twelfth: Ming Shenzong Zhu Yijun, the thirteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: in power In the beginning, Zhang Juzheng, the chief minister of the cabinet was reused, reform measures were implemented, efforts to govern and living frugal led to great social and economic development, and created the "Wanli Zhongxing" situation. During this period, he presided over the famous "Three Great Expeditions of Wanli" and consolidated the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

过: In the later period of the ruling period, it was ridiculously lacking in political affairs, almost not going to the DPRK, the operation of the country was almost suspended, and both men and women took it all (not to introduce too much here). He is also very greedy for money. In order to plunder money, he not only searched for people’s wealth, but also imposed mineral taxes, causing public grievances to boil

Thirteenth: MingWu Zong Zhu Houzhao, the tenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: Strong military ability, Ping Hua Wang’s rebellion, Ning Wang’s rebellion, defeated the little Mongolian prince, Yingzhou University Defeating the Tatar army was a rare emperor with strong military capabilities in the late Ming Dynasty. Although Wu Zong is ridiculous and fun, he is not at all confused about major issues, and the courtiers are more appropriately appointed. And also sympathetic to the people’s sentiments for repeated disaster relief and exemption.

Over: Play! Fun! The game broke the country, and the eight tigers were played (the chief of Li Jian Bingbi, eunuch Liu Jin, Zong Shen Jiying Zhang Yong, Admiral Xichang Gu Dayong, Admiral Dongchang Ma Yongcheng, Admiral Dongchang Qiuju, Luo Xiang, Zong San Qianying Wei Bin, Si Li Supervisor and Eunuch Gao Feng) also killed themselves. Ranking him in tenth place depends entirely on his military capabilities.

Fourteenth: Ming Xianzong Zhu Jianshen, the eighth emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: quite emperor Demeanor, regardless of hatred, the Ming dynasty abolished his position as a prince. In the early years of his reign, Zhu Qiyu was restored to the title of emperor, in order for Yu Qian to vindicate his grievances, to govern the country and to appoint a wise minister, Shang Ren, etc., and to exempt taxes from the next The reduction of penalties has enabled the social economy to gradually begin to recover.

过:The emergence of West Factory has created too many dark injustices. There is not much merit or demerit, quite satisfactory.

The fifteenth place: Ming Guangzong Zhu Changluo, the 14th emperor of the Ming Dynasty

reigned for only about one month, really It's short and it's not easy to evaluate, let's discuss it together.

Sixteenth: Ming Xi Zong Zhu Youxiao, the fifteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Gong: ? ? ? ? ?

过: The carpenter emperor, this one is more famous, I will not introduce it too much. Favoring eunuchs led to the dictatorship of Wei Zhongxian and the Hakkas, and the struggle between Wei Zhongxian's castration party and the Donglin party triggered a popular revolution. The social contradictions of various strata in the country have become increasingly intensified. Externally dismissed Xiong Tingbi, Liaodong Jinglue, which caused Houjin to fall into Shenyang and Liaoyang. Makes the Liaodong war in many crises. At that time, there were already internal and external troubles, but Zhu Youxiao still didn't want to make progress. Even if he could do something, maybe Zhu Youjian could change the situation in the late Ming Dynasty.