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One of the prosperous eras of the Ming Dynasty: the rule of Renxuan.
During the period of Zhu Di of Ming Chengzu, after a series of strategies for recuperation, the Ming Dynasty ushered in a prosperous era, that is, the rule of Renxuan. This became one of the three prosperous eras in the early Ming Dynasty, and later generations called the Yongle prosperous era and the Taiping of Xuande"Eternal proclamation"。Under the leadership of Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji, the Ming Dynasty prospered and left behind outstanding political achievements that will go down in history.
The life of Akihito Zong Zhu Gaochi.
Zhu Gaochi, the eldest son of Ming Chengzu Zhu Di, was born on August 16, 1378, and his mother was Empress Xu of Renxiaowen. Zhu Gaochi lived a quiet and dignified life, loved to read, and received a childhood education in martial arts and Confucian scholarship. In terms of personality, he is clearly different from his brothers Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.
In the twenty-eighth year of Hongwu (1395), Zhu Gaochi was established as the son of King Yan. In the Battle of Jingjing, although Zhu Gaochu and Zhu Gaosui were more favored by their fathers, Zhu Gaochi also made great contributions to guarding the rear and providing food and grass for the army. Zhu Gaochi repaid his grievances with virtue, did not abolish his younger brother's status, and won the support of the imperial court.
Zhu Gaochi studied Confucianism in depth in his early years, and was guided by scholars such as Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, and Yang Pu, and established a deep friendship. These ministers held important positions after his accession to the throne and became important supporters of the rule of Inseon.
In the second year of Yongle (1404), Zhu Di canonized Zhu Gaochi as the crown prince. Although Zhu Gaochu and Zhu Gaosui tried to seize the crown prince, Zhu Gaochi remained tolerant and did not suppress it. In the twenty-second year of Yongle (1424), Zhu Di died of illness, and in order to prevent his younger brother from taking the opportunity to make trouble, Zhu Gaochi did not mourn secretly.
Two. Policies and changes in the rule of benevolence.
After Zhu Gaochi ascended the throne, he carried out a series of changes. First of all, he pardoned the former ministers of Emperor Jianwen and the families of officials who were exiled during the Yongle period, rehabilitated unjust prisoners, restored ministers, and alleviated internal contradictions. This practice was emulated by future generations, such as Zhu Jianshen, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who rehabilitated the unjustly killed ministers, leaving a good mark on history.
Zhu Gaochi attaches great importance to disaster relief, such as during the flood in the seventh year of Yongle, he exempted the fields in the disaster area and redeemed the people who lost their children due to the disaster, showing the quality of a benevolent monarch. His good governance laid the foundation for the peace of the country and the people in the early Ming Dynasty and achieved the rule of Renxuan.
Three. The idea of moving the capital south.
Zhu Gaochi always had the idea of moving the capital back to Nanjing, believing that Nanjing would be more comfortable. He strengthened the defense of Nanjing, sent the great eunuch Wang Guitong to guard it, and even sent the crown prince Zhu Zhanji to Nanjing to pay homage to Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial mausoleum. The planned relocation of the capital was ultimately not implemented, but the idea still had an impact in the late Ming Dynasty.
Four. The death of Renzong and the continuation of the prosperous era.
Zhu Gaochi died suddenly on May 29 in the first year of Hongxi (1425) at the age of 48. After his death, he was called the Emperor of Respect for the Heavenly Body, the Tao of Pure Sincerity, and the Emperor of the Emperor of the Holy Filial Piety, and the temple name was Renzong. He reigned for only about 10 months, but before his reign he had already demonstrated excellent governance skills, laying the foundation stone for the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty.
Although his successor, Emperor Xuande Zhu Zhanji, did not participate in the southward migration plan, Renzong's political achievements and prosperous pattern continued. During his reign, Zhu Zhanji continued the policy of Renxuan's rule, so that the scene of national peace and security in the early Ming Dynasty was maintained.
Epilogue. Although the reign of Zhu Gaochi was short, the policies and governance methods during his reign made great contributions to the formation of the prosperous era of the Ming Dynasty. He won the support of the people with his benevolent government, implemented disaster relief policies, alleviated internal contradictions, and laid the foundation for the arrival of the prosperous era. Although his vision of the southward migration plan was not realized, it still had a profound impact in the late Ming Dynasty. The rule of Renxuan became one of the three prosperous eras of the Ming Dynasty and was praised for future generations.
Zhu Gaochi, Emperor Renzong of the Ming Dynasty, as a monarch who reigned for a short time but left a profound impact, left a deep impression on future generations for his wisdom and good governance in governing the country. When Renzong ascended the throne, the Ming Dynasty was facing a serious situation of internal and external troubles, and through a series of wise policies and changes, he succeeded in making the imperial court orderly and the country and the people safe.
First of all, Renzong's policy of forgiveness and peaceful anti-unjust imprisonment show his benevolent heart. He granted the families of exiled officials the right to return to their original places, redressed their wrongs, and vindicated the crimes of many innocent people. This kind of leniency and benevolence played a role in alleviating social contradictions during the period when the internal contradictions were relatively large in the Ming Dynasty, and laid a solid foundation for social stability.
Second, Renzong's emphasis on disaster relief shows his deep understanding of the suffering of the people. In the face of the disaster, he quickly took measures to reduce the land endowment and redeem the children of the people who lost their relatives due to the disaster. This kind of benevolent government that cared for the suffering of the people made him establish a lofty image in the hearts of the people and enhanced the prestige of the imperial court.
Injong's changes at the policy level cannot be ignored either. He canceled the sea voyage scheduled by Yongle Emperor Zheng He, adjusted the border tea, horses, and stopped sending the envoys of ** and pearls. This pragmatic policy adjustment showed that Injong had a keen insight into the country's financial and economic conditions, and formulated a wise policy to maintain the country's long-term peace and stability.
In addition, although the idea of moving the capital to the south was ultimately not realized, Renzong's idea of moving the capital back to Nanjing reflects his deep thinking about the stability and governance of the country. Although the plan was not realized, this idea left a potential political impact on the North-South relations of the later Ming Dynasty, reflecting Renzong's foresight in the long-term planning of the country's governance.
Overall, through his short but wonderful reign, Zhu Gaochi succeeded in alleviating the problems faced by the Ming Dynasty at that time with benevolence and wisdom. His policies and governance methods continued the pattern of prosperity for the later Xuande Emperor Zhu Zhanji and laid the foundation for the Ming Dynasty's national peace and security. In the long history of China, Renzong's reign has left an eternal brilliance and provided people with profound historical enlightenment.
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