We all underestimate Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty, the Emperor was actually not weak

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After watching the 36-year heroic life of Zhu Qizhen, the Ming Dynasty God of War
Zhu Qizhen was born in the Forbidden City in Beijing in 1427
He is the eldest son of imperial concubine Sun and Ming Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji
Zhu Zhanji loved this child very much
So he named him Zhu Qizhen
It means that the eldest son of the emperor is the foundation of the country
The future can deny the world
In the same year, Zhu Zhanji deposed the first queen Hu Shanxiang.
Changed Zhu Qizhen's biological mother Sun Guifei to be the queen
1428
Two-month-old Zhu Qizhen was honored as the crown prince
At the same time, Zhu Zhanji sent the eunuch Wang Zhen to the East Palace.
Officially appointed as Zhu Qizhen’s first enlightenment teacher
In 1435, Emperor Xuan of the Ming Dynasty Zhu Zhanji died in the Forbidden City.
10 years in office
Only 39 years old
9-year-old Zhu Qizhen successfully ascended the throne in accordance with his father's decree
Known in history as Ming Yingzong
Because Zhu Qizhen was young when he ascended the throne,
All political power is determined by the Empress Dowager Zhang.
During Zhang's reign
Exclude relatives
Reuse old ministers
Make use of Gechen Sanyang and the Minister of Rites Hu Yin
British Duke Zhang Fu and other five ministers assisted the administration
The Ming Dynasty's national power flourished
Continuing the stability of the Wenxuan rule
In the same year, Wang Zhen was appointed as the eunuch in charge of the rites and eunuchs.
The power in your hands gradually increases
In order to prevent eunuchs from interfering in politics, Zhang
Every once in a while, Wang Zhen was called and scolded.
so that while he was in power
Wang Zhen has never been able to participate in politics
In 1438, the Tatars invaded the Ming Dynasty border
Zhu Qizhen sent Wang Ji, Minister of War, to the front line
The troops were divided into two groups and penetrated more than 2,000 miles into the grassland.
In the end, more than 150 Mongolian generals were captured.
Behead thousands
Completely destroyed the vitality of the Tatars
Never recovered from the fall
1439
The fourth father and son who guarded Luchuan in Yunnan rebelled.
Zhu Qizhen sent Gong Mu Sheng Fangzheng and others to send troops to conquer
Since then, the three expeditions to Luchuan have begun.
After nine years of large-scale conquests involving hundreds of thousands of people,
Still unable to completely quell the rebellion
Finally ended this war in the form of a covenant
As a result, the Ming Dynasty
The army is exhausted and the treasury is in deficit
Peasant uprisings began to break out in some areas
In 1442, Zhang, who was in charge of the government, died.
From then on, 17-year-old Zhu Qizhen began to officially take charge of the government
Having just succeeded to the throne, he worked hard to govern
There is quite an aspiration among passionate young people to stabilize the country.
But without Zhang’s suppression,
Wang Zhen, who has always been favored by Zhu Qizhen,
start to stand out
He had Ming Taizu hang on the palace door
Take off the iron plate prohibiting eunuchs from interfering in politics
Large-scale construction projects were carried out in the capital again
Build a temple for yourself
A moment of unlimited scenery
Became the first authoritarian eunuch in the Ming Dynasty
In 1447, the Zhou family gave birth to Zhu Qizhen's eldest son, Zhu Jianshen.
1449
The Wana leader Ye Xian led the Mongolian cavalry to invade the south in a large scale
Zhu Qizhen is so happy
Under the dance of the eunuch Wang Zhen
Led an army of 500,000 to conquer in person
The two armies fought at Tumubao
Due to the chaotic command of the Ming Dynasty army,
After taking the initiative, he took the initiative and then returned to the court.
Defeated by the Mongolian army
As a result, Zhu Qizhen was captured
The guard general Fan Zhong killed Wang Zhen in anger.
Later, he led an army to try to break out of the encirclement
But the Ming army was already at the end of its war effort.
After killing dozens of people
Fan Zhong and others all died in the battle
Also known as the Tumubao Incident in history
First, they kidnapped Zhu Qizhen and fought all the way to Beijing.
Yu Qian, then Minister of War
Use the method of treacherous servants to clear the country
Please stick to it
Successfully defended the Ming Dynasty in trouble
same year
Zhu Qiyu took the opportunity to rule under the prompting of Yu Qian and others.
Emperor Jing of Ming Dynasty
Respect Zhu Qizhen as the Supreme Emperor
At the same time, Zhu Jianshen, the eldest son of Zhu Qizhen, became the crown prince.
After Zhu Qiyu came to power
A large-scale liquidation was launched against Wang Zhen’s party and
During this period, many Wang Zhendang and others were dismissed.
In 1449, the wild immortals took Zhu Qizhen hostage and returned to Wara.
Living in captivity
The wild fairy presented a sheep to Zhu Qizhen in two days
Sacrifice a cow in 7 days
Supply cow milk and horse milk every day
and arrange for Varav
People clean it
Zhu Qizhen almost married Ye Xian’s sister
1450
Wala cannot benefit from Zhu Qizhen
Decided to negotiate peace with the Ming Dynasty
Let Zhu Qizhen return to Beijing
Zhu Qiyu is unwilling to accept it
Later, at the insistence of Yang Shan and other ministers,
He had no choice but to agree to let Zhu Qizhen return to Beijing.
August of the same year
Zhu Qizhen, who had been captured for a year, arrived in Beijing
And take a legal chariot at Dong'anmen to enter the city.
Zhu Qiyu personally went to the city gate to greet him on the street.
In order to prevent Zhu Qizhen from contacting his old ministers
Zhu Qiyu regarded him as the Supreme Emperor
and placed under house arrest in Nangong
Since then
Zhu Qizhen began his seven-year imprisonment
In 1452, as the status gradually became more stable,
Zhu Qiyu deposed the crown prince Zhu Jianshen
And supported his son Zhu Jianji as the crown prince
Queen Wang disagrees with her husband's actions
argue openly
Relegated to limbo
Zhu Jianji's biological mother, the Hang family, was made Queen Xing
Zhu Jianji died of illness in 1453 at the age of 9
Zhu Qiyu suffered a heavy blow as a result.
From then on, the body began to become weaker and weaker
In 1457, Zhu Qiyu fell seriously ill.
Unable to handle government affairs
at the same time
Shi Heng, a military general who made great achievements in the war against Wara
Because it has not been reused for a long time
sacrifice resentment
for one's own benefit
I began to have the idea of resetting Zhu Qizhen
After discussing it with the people around me
Shi Heng wooed the eunuch Cao Jixiang, governor Zhang Yue and others
On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month
Li Yingwai cooperated to rescue the Supreme Emperor Zhu Qizhen
And helped him regain the throne the next day
Change the reign name to Tianshun
Deposed Zhu Qiyu and became king
Historically known as the Gate Seizing Incident
Zhu Qiyu died suddenly seven days later
Aged 30
Buried in Xishan
After Zhu Qizhen’s successful reset
Begin large-scale cleansing of the court
Killed many courtiers who served in the defense of Beijing
And will be on the streets of Thousand Gems
It became a stain that can never be erased in his life.
Completed the affairs of the government
Zhu Qizhen began to appoint wise ministers
shows a certain
Civilian military style in respecting the elderly
He stipulated that people over the age of 70 across the country
Every year, the state distributes food to support
Double for those over 90 years old
Seniors over 65 are free of charge
No country differences
at the same time
Zhu Qizhen issued another edict to reprimand Zhu Qiyu for being unfilial and disloyal.
unkind and unjust
and abolished his imperial title
Given a posthumous title as an official
Become an emperor in history
Zhu Qiyu also became the leader of the Ming Dynasty after the capital was moved to Beijing.
only one
Ming Dynasty emperors who were not buried in imperial mausoleums
The illegal behavior of Cao Jixiang and Shi Heng in 1458
started to get worse
All the officials in the DPRK finally couldn't bear it anymore
So a group of officials jointly presented a memorial
Call for the impeachment of Cao Jixiang and Shi Heng
After the two Cao family members noticed the change in Zhu Qizhen's attitude, they
Decide to fight against disaster
coup before impeachment
As a result, there was no time to rebel.
things are exposed
after the incident
Shi Heng died of illness in prison
Cao Jixiang was executed by Lingchi
In 1464, Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen died of illness in the Forbidden City.
Only 36 years old
Yu Li was buried in the Ming Tombs after his death.
Zhu Qizhen's final edict before his death
clear order
The system of burial of palace concubines since Zhu Yuanzhang was abolished
Saved countless concubines and maids of the Ming Dynasty
History’s evaluation of Zhu Qizhen can be described as mixed.
His life was full of ups and downs
In position twice before and after
He served as emperor for a total of 22 years.
Finally, with his ideal ending
Completed his short but magnificent life
