Emperor Jiajing, whose real name was Zhu Houxi, and his accession to the throne was full of drama. After his accidental succession to the throne, he engaged in a protracted power struggle with the civilian bureaucracy. Although the civilian clique was powerful, Jiajing was not defeated, he firmly grasped power and began his imperial career. However, since he was almost assassinated by the palace maid, his behavior has changed significantly, and he has become addicted to the art of alchemy, pursuing immortality, and living an isolated life of "cultivating immortals".
Under the rule of Zhu Houxi, he can handle affairs inside and outside the court, big and small, in an orderly manner. Although Jiajing has not been to the court for more than 20 years, he has not relaxed his control over political affairs, and it can even be said that he is an extremely intelligent emperor, who knows the ministers of the court well and holds them tightly.
During Zhu Houxi's reign, an incident occurred that shocked the government and the opposition, that is, the "Great Rites Discussion Incident". He tried to posthumously crown his late father emperor, but the move was strongly opposed by the civil clique headed by Yang Tinghe. The focus of their dispute was whether Jiajing, as the son who passed on to Zhu Youjiao, had the right to honor his father as emperor. The controversy lasted three years, and it was not until the emergence of Zhang Xuan that Jiajing was able to gain the upper hand in this controversy.
Zhang Xuan not only resolutely supported Jiajing's views, but also suggested that he posthumously crown his father as emperor. His appearance provided Jiajing with a chance to win. While Zhang Xuan was arguing with the civil official group, Jiajing went to the Queen Mother to "cry his nose", saying that he would rather not be the emperor than be a filial son. If the civil officials did not agree with his approach, then he would return to the fiefdom and continue to be his prince. This move turned retreat into advance, allowing Jiajing to successfully win the argument.
However, Jiajing's life was not all smooth sailing. In 1542, he was nearly assassinated by the palace maid. This incident brought him great psychological pressure, and also made him more determined to believe in Taoism and live a life of deep palace cultivation. Despite this, his control over the court has never relaxed, and he is still well aware of the affairs of the court through his direct subordinates.
Under Jiajing's rule, the country was politically stable and economically prosperous, and his policies brought the country into a period of relative stability. However, his mystery and seclusion also made his reign full of mysteries, making him a unique presence in the history of the Ming Dynasty.
His successor, Emperor Wanli, also appeared on the stage of history with a unique attitude. Emperor Wanli reigned for forty-eight years, making him the longest-reigning emperor of the Ming Dynasty. His ascension to the throne was equally dramatic, as he unexpectedly inherited the throne at the age of ten and became emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
At the beginning of Emperor Wanli's accession to the throne, due to his young age, the power of the court was controlled by the empress dowager and eunuchs. However, as he grew older, Emperor Wanli gradually showed his political wisdom, and he skillfully took advantage of the contradictions between eunuchs and civil officials, and gradually grasped the power of the court.
During the reign of Emperor Wanli, the country was politically stable and economically prosperous, and his policies brought the country into a period of relative stability. However, his mystery and seclusion also made his reign full of mysteries, making him a unique presence in the history of the Ming Dynasty.
Under the reign of Emperor Wanli, the Ming Dynasty reached unprecedented prosperity. However, his long-term absence from the court also made the court full of speculation and doubts inside and outside the court. Some say he was addicted to alcohol, others say he was obsessed with Taoism, and some speculate whether he is dead. However, no matter how the outside world speculates, Emperor Wanli has always maintained his mystery and closure, so that the world cannot peek into his inner world.
The unique behavior patterns of the two emperors, Jiajing and Wanli, have made them the focus of attention in history. The reign of the two men, while full of mystery and mystery, also jointly created and maintained the record of the emperor's absence from the court for many years, which is unprecedented in the history of China.
Their rule, though distinctive, has made the country politically stable, economically prosperous, and the people living and working in peace and contentment. Their wisdom and talent made them two of the most unique emperors in the history of the Ming Dynasty. Their stories are full of legends, and they also make people deeply feel the charm and magic of history.
Although hundreds of years have passed since the reign of the two emperors, Jiajing and Wanli, their stories are still circulating in our hearts. Their wisdom and courage, their legendary experience, have become eternal memories in our hearts. Their stories make us deeply feel the charm and magic of history, and also give us a deeper understanding and knowledge of the history of the Ming Dynasty.
Their story is part of the history of the Ming Dynasty and part of the history of our country. Their existence makes us deeply feel the greatness and glory of history, and also makes us full of expectations and yearning for future history. Their stories will forever circulate in our hearts and become eternal memories in our hearts.