In the popular Ming and Qing dynasties, later generations were often surprised by the open folk appearance of the two dynasties.
When looking at the Ming Dynasty,From Zhu Yuanzhang, who established his own dynasty, to Zhu Youzhen, who was a Ming Sizong at the end of the Ming DynastyThe Ming Dynasty has experienced nearly 300 years of scenery, during which a total of 16 emperors have been experienced.
How do you rank them according to their abilities and contributions?
Before sorting, it is better to sort the emperors according to their order of enthronement.
The sixteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty were: Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, Ming Huizong Zhu Yunwen, Ming Chengzu Zhu Di, Ming Renzong Zhu Gaochi, Ming Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji, Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen, Ming Dynasty Zhu Qiyu, Ming Xianzong Zhu Jianshen, Ming Xiaozong Zhu Youji, Ming Wuzong Zhu Houzhao, Ming Shizong Zhu Houxi, Ming Muzong Zhu Zaikun, Ming Shenzong Zhu Yijun, Ming Guangzong Zhu Changluo, Ming Xizong Zhu Youxiao and Ming Sizong Zhu Youzhen.
If it is explained that according to the ability and contribution of the DPRK and China, the top three most convincing are Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, Ming Chengzu Zhu Di and Ming Xiaozong Zhu Youji.
Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, needless to say, can be described as the "synonym" of the Ming Dynasty.
As the founding emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang's life is known as "magnificent", although Zhu Yuanzhang, who was a cattle boy as a child, has a poor family, he often plays the role of "emperor" with his companions around him.
Accompanied by the "emperor dream", even if he became a beggar in the future,Zhu Yuanzhang still "conforms to the time"., with the help of a group of people, established the Ming Dynasty and became a generation of founding emperors.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang did not learn the way of the emperor from an early age like the emperors of other dynasties, all the political measures he implemented after the establishment of the dynasty proved that he was an emperor.
Whether it is the division of power of the prime minister or the formulation of social laws, the Ming Dynasty can last for nearly 300 years, which has a lot to do with Zhu Yuanzhang.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang's resolute political methods are more "brutal".Even many people think that the eunuch dictatorship in the late Ming Dynasty is inseparable from Zhu Yuanzhang, but his contribution to history is undeniable.
ranked second is Ming Chengzu Zhu Di. As the emperor who was also included in the history textbook, he was not inferior to his father in terms of political deeds.
As the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Di is not "orthodox" in the traditional sense. But in the eyes of historians, Zhu Di can be called yes"Wenzhi martial arts can be compared to the Han and Tang Dynasties".
Since Zhu Di's accession to the throne, in terms of expanding the territory of the Ming Dynasty,Zhu Di has been on the expedition five timesWith the help of his military command ability, he achieved many victories and greatly expanded the territory of the Ming Dynasty.
In terms of cultural governance, Zhu Di is even more of a courtierThe "Yongle Canon" was compiledto become a model.
After Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di, the third emperor was the ninth emperor of the Ming Dynasty - Zhu Youzhi of Ming Xiaozong.
Zhu Youzhi experienced many ups and downs in his childhood, which also caused Zhu Youzhu to be very cautious and thoughtful during his reign.
When he first ascended the throne, he uprooted many traitorous ministers of the old dynasty and promoted honest and honest people. The people also lived in peace and contentment under his rule, and lived in peace.
If you talk about the contribution of this emperor, you can use a sentence of Zhu Guozhen, the first assistant of the cabinet during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty:"Three generations or less, the one who is called the virtuous master, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Renzong of Song and Emperor Xiaozong of my Ming Dynasty. ”
In addition to Ming Xiaozong's idea of governing the world, it is worthy of praise, and his and Empress Zhang's "one life and one couple" are praised by many people.
Zhu Youzhu only married Empress Zhang in his life and did not have a concubine.
From fourth place onwards, the subsequent rankings have been very similar.
The fourth and fifth places are Ming Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji and Ming Renzong Zhu Gaochi, these two people, as father and son, in the Ming Dynasty ancestor Zhu Di has been expanding the territory, jointly develop the great cause, to create the "rule of Renxuan".
The "rule of Renxuan" created by the father and son is like the "rule of Wenjing" in the Han Dynasty, not in innovation, but in continuation.
It is said that "it is easy to fight the country and it is difficult to defend the country", if the foundation of the ancestors can be continued, it is much more meaningful than a short-lived flash in the pan.
What's more, in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di himself injected almost all his efforts into the grand plan of "fighting the country", and the education and urging of the people of this dynasty was very limited.
Mingrenzong Zhu Gaochi is the father of Ming Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji, but the reason why he is ranked below his son is not because of his lack of ability, but because Zhu Gaochi's reign is very short.
Because he often followed his father Zhu Di to fight in the west when he was young, Zhu Gaochi was also dragged down, and he died not long after succeeding to the throne.
However, it is gratifying that many of his political ideas were finally completed by his son Zhu Zhanji.
After Zhu Zhanji ascended the throne of God, nor did it continue Zhu Di's measures to expand the territory, but to shrink the force.
But Zhu Zhanji's throne is not within reach, and on the way to compete for the throne, Zhu Gaochi's younger brother Zhu Gaochu has been secretly competing with Zhu Zhanji and showing great desire for the throne.
Even when Zhu Gaochi was seriously ill,Zhu Zhanji was still secretly targeted by Zhu Gaoxu.
But perhaps this is the "will of God", and Zhu Gaoxu's conspiracy did not succeed in the end.
The sixth place in the ranking is Zhu Qiyu of the Ming Dynasty, and his inheritance is not inevitable. Because of the mediocre Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen, he mistakenly believed the eunuchs' slander and commanded, resulting in his own capture.
At that time, the Mongolian army seemed to have entered the city of Beijing, and when the Ming Dynasty was in such a life-and-death crisisThe prince is young, and it is difficult to take on big things
Only Zhu Qiyu took on this great responsibility, and under the gaze of all the soldiers and officials, Zhu Qiyu was dressed in a yellow robe and officially ascended the throne.
But Zhu Qiyu was not a straw bag, after he ascended the throne, with the assistance of Yu Qian and other generals, he guarded Beijing and successfully repelled foreign enemies.
In seventh place is Ming Muzong Zhu Zaikun, although as the twelfth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, but mainly because of his contribution to the "Longqing Peace Conference" and the abolition of the nearly 200-year-old sea ban.
And under the governance of Zhu Zaikun, the living standards of the people in the Ming Dynasty have been improved to a certain extent, and the national strength has also been greatly improved.
In eighth place is Ming Xianzong Zhu Jianshen, the emperor who has always been controversial.
Although he was generous and benevolent and treated the people well during his reign, in the later period, because of excessive favor to Wan Zhen'er, he gradually listened to the slander of the eunuchs around him and appointed treacherous evil. People have mixed reviews of him.
The ninth place is Ming Wuzong Zhu Houzhao,This emperor acted absurdly, and is not interested in political affairs, often ignoring the advice of the imperial court, allowing parties to compete for power.
However, after he succeeded to the throne, he defeated the Mongol army and put down the rebellion of King Ping.
Ranking tenth is Ming Huizong Zhu Yunwen,The emperor was especially known for his "indecision".The political measures are also mostly biased towards "civil rule", and they do not have much talent in military affairs.
In the later period of his reign, due to the implementation of measures to reduce the vassal states, Zhu Di, the king of Yan, raised troops.
Most of the remaining rankings are emperors who have not made much contribution to state affairs.
The eleventh place, Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen, after he succeeded to the throneMainly because of listening to the slander of eunuchs,It greatly damaged the vitality of the Ming Dynasty.
The twelfth and thirteenth places are Ming Shizong Zhu Houxi and Mingshenzong Zhu Yijun, the two have very similar ways of doing things, so they are ranked together.
Both of them initially implemented benevolent government, and then gradually ignored the government and the future direction of the Ming Dynasty.
The fourteenth and fifteenth places are Zhu Changluo of Mingguangzong and Zhu Youxiao of MingxizongSince Zhu Changluo succeeded to the throne, the court scene of the Ming Dynasty has further darkened, under the impetus of Zhu Youxiao, deepened the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
The last one is Ming Sizong Zhu Youzhen. Although Zhu Youzhen has lofty ambitions and is full of "great ambitions", he is suspicious by nature, and frequently adjusts officials during his tenure, unable to truly trust people with lofty ideals.
Under such circumstances, the Ming Dynasty could only go to the end. In 1644, Li Zicheng invaded Beijing, and the Ming Dynasty fell.