The Ming Dynasty's Golden Decade - Emperor Xuande's reign

March 1399, Beiping: the future Xuande emperor is born. Growing into an accomplished warrior, scholar, and artist, he ascends the throne at just 26 after the brief reign of his father, the Hongxi Emperor. Xuande crushes a rebellion from his uncle, confronts disaster in Vietnam, reforms a strained administration and decadent military, and renews diplomatic ties with distant nations. Under his competent decade-long rule, the Ming dynasty traverses its last golden age. From cultural flourishing to Zheng He’s final voyage, discover the prosperous reign of the emperor of proclaiming virtue!