Evaluation and ranking of Ming emperors
The Daming Dynasty, a peerless era, produced 86 remarkable emperors. From Zhu Yuanzhang, a Han defender of the world from cloth, to the defeat of Zhu Qizhen, the son of the sect; Today we will rank 16 of these emperors based on performance, ability, and moral standards.
Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang
The legend of driving away Tatar abuse, restoring China, beggars to emperors. He brought the peasant uprising to the final victory and was the only monarch in history to achieve complete victory in the Northern Expedition.
Evaluation: political performance ★★★★★ ☆, ability ★★★★★ ☆, morality ★★★ ☆☆
Ming Chengzu Zhu Di
The strongest clan king in history, the central figure of the Dynasty of All Nations, and the decision-maker who moved the capital to Beijing.
Evaluation: Political performance ★★★★★ ☆, ability ★★★★★ ☆, morality ★ ☆☆☆☆.
Emperor Chunxian Zhu Jianshen:
Saved the Ming Dynasty in adversity, and was known as one of the strongest Ming monarchs in history. He is ruthless to his enemies, but obsessed with his love and a charismatic leader.
Evaluation: Performance ★★★★ ☆☆, Ability ★★★★ ☆☆, Morality ★★★ ☆☆☆.
Jingtai Emperor Zhu Qiyu:
Although he was a capable monarch, he lacked as a politician. He was Yu Qian's close partner, but failed to solve the difficulties in Baozhong in time.
Evaluation: Performance ★★★★☆☆, ability ★★★☆☆☆, morality ★★★★☆☆.
Akihito Emperor Zhu Gaoji:
He is the successor of Yongle Prosperous, facing challenges and bravely coping with them.
Evaluation: Performance ★★★★ ☆☆, Ability ★★★★ ☆☆, Morality ★★★ ☆☆☆.
Longqing Emperor Zhu Zaikao:
Life is leisurely, but there is also a concern for state affairs. He played a secret but important role in the history of Daming and played a key role in opening the new policy of Longqing.
Evaluation: Performance ★★★★ ☆☆, Ability ★★ ☆☆☆☆, Morality ★★★ ☆☆☆
Emperor Xuande Zhu Zhanji:
Continuous contribution to the ancestral business, is the builder of Renxuan's aspirations. Despite his boldness in financial management, he was still an outstanding representative of successive superintendents.
Evaluation: Performance ★★★★ ☆☆, Ability ★★★★ ☆☆, Morality ★★★ ☆☆☆.
Hongzhi Emperor Zhu Youxuan:
This Jun'an is self-guarded and is known as a small inventor. There is nothing new about his father's inheritance, but he governs the country with peace. Evaluation: Performance ★★★☆☆☆, ability ★★☆☆☆☆, morality ★★★★☆☆.
Zhengde Emperor Zhu Houzhao:
An emperor with a gifted and indulgent character, he was both a playboy and a radical intent on reform.
Evaluation: Political performance ★★★ ☆☆☆, ability ★★★ ☆☆☆, morality ★★★ ☆☆☆.
Jiajing Emperor Zhu Houxi:
During his reign, despite political controversy, he was impeccable in his ability to treat himself.
Evaluation: Performance ★★★ ☆☆☆, Ability ★★★★ ☆☆, Morality ☆☆☆☆☆.
Wanli Emperor Zhu Yijun:
Considered to be the culprit of the demise of the Ming Dynasty, his ruling strategy and decision-making were controversial, but he still excelled in some areas.
Evaluation: Political performance ★★★ ☆☆☆, ability ★★★ ☆☆☆, morality ★★★ ☆☆☆.
Emperor of the Apocalypse Zhu Youxiao:
He was probably the most underrated monarch of the Ming Dynasty, and his architectural talents were respected and contributed greatly to the construction of the Forbidden City.
Evaluation: Political performance ★★ ☆☆☆☆, ability ★★★ ☆☆☆, morality ★★★ ☆☆☆.
Emperor Taichang Zhu Changluo:
Although his reign was short-lived, his presence was not valued and did not contribute much to the country.
Evaluation: Political performance ★★ ☆☆☆☆, ability ★★ ☆☆☆☆, morality ★★★ ☆☆☆.
Jianwen Emperor Zhu Yunjiang:
Also known as Emperor Minghui. Although he tried to restore central power, his actual governance was not remarkable. His keen insight into talent can only be seen in some areas.
Evaluation: Performance ★ ☆☆☆☆☆☆, Ability ★ ☆☆☆☆☆, Morality ★★★ ☆☆☆.
Chongzhen Emperor Zhu Youjian:
He showed his steadfastness in many fields, but in the course of his actual rule, he made controversial decisions many times, leading to the decline of the Ming Dynasty. Despite this, he remained committed to his moral values.
Evaluation: Performance ★ ☆☆☆☆☆☆, Ability ★ ☆☆☆☆☆, Morality ★★★ ☆☆☆.
Baozong Zhu Qizhen:
It is regarded as a regret in the history of the Ming Dynasty. His methods of governance and decisions were often controversial, but his loyalty to his family and heirs was unquestionable. Nevertheless, he is often seen in history as an ineffective ruler.
Evaluation: Performance ★☆☆☆☆☆, ability ★☆☆☆☆, morality ★☆☆☆☆.
The above emperors have left a deep imprint in the long history of history, and their decisions and actions have deeply influenced the direction of the Ming Dynasty.