Emperor, a general term for a feudal monarch by historians. The supreme ruler of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties was called the king, and after death, when he was sacrificed, he was called the emperor, and the supreme ruler of that period called the gods the emperor. Moreover, the monarchs of each dynasty wrote the names of the ancient emperors on the gods to show orthodoxy or beg for protection. Since Qin Shi Huang, there has been the title of emperor, the head of the vassal state or vassal state of the Qin period is called a certain king, theoretically there can only be one monarch in the world, and there are multiple princes.
The number of emperors in Chinese history varies according to the standard and caliber of statistics. According to one statistic, from the three emperors and five emperors in ancient times to the late Qing Dynasty emperor Puyi, there were a total of 611 emperors. Among them, the top 10 emperors who reigned the longest are as follows.
10, Jiajing Emperor Zhu Houxi
Ming Shizong Zhu Houxi, 1507-1567, the eleventh emperor of the Ming Dynasty, inherited the throne at the age of 14, and the year name "Jiajing". He ascended the throne in 1521 and reigned for 45 years.
9, Liaodao Sect Yelu Hongji
Yelu Hongji, 1032-1101, that is, Liao Daozong, Khitan, the eighth emperor of the Liao Dynasty. He ascended the throne in 1055 and reigned for 46 years.
8, Emperor Wu of Liang Xiao Yan
Emperor Wu of Liang Xiao Yan, 464-549, the founding emperor of Liang in the Southern Dynasty, ascended the throne from 502, reigned for 47 years, ruled Southern Liang for nearly half a century, and was the longest-reigning emperor among the emperors of the Southern Dynasty.
7, Mingshenzong Zhu Yijun
Zhu Yijun, 1563-1620, called himself Yu Zhai, and the temple name was "Shenzong". From his accession to the throne in 1572, he reigned for 48 years, creating the situation of "Wanli Zhongxing", and was the longest-reigning emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
6, Liao Shengzong Yelu Longxu
Liao Shengzong Yelu Longxu, 972 ~ 1031, the sixth emperor of the Liao Dynasty, ascended the throne in 983, reigned for 49 years, fine ejaculation method, Xiaoyin law, good painting. The Han culture is quite high, and the history is called "Taoism and Buddhism, both of which have a thorough understanding of their purposes".
5, Li Ganshun of Chongzong of Western Xia
Xia Chongzong was named Qianshun, 1083-1139, the fourth emperor of Western Xia, ascended the throne in 1086, only three years old, reigned for 53 years, ruled the country with the Han Dynasty, created a prosperous era of Qianshun, and seized the land of Hexi.
4, Xixia Renzong Li Renxiao
Xia Renzong Li Renxiao, 1124-1193, the fifth emperor of Western Xia, ascended the throne in 1139, reigned for 54 years, in the face of internal and external pressure, Li Renxiao formulated a development strategy - attached to Jin Heliao, in order to survive.
3, Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, 156 BC - 87 BC, the seventh emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, ascended the throne in 141 BC, reigned for 54 years, the Han Dynasty was fully consolidated, especially in the war against the Xiongnu achieved a great victory.
2. Emperor Qianlong loves Xinjueluo Hongli
Qing Gaozong Aixin Jueluo Hongli, 1711-1799, the sixth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the year name "Qianlong", meaning "Tiandao Changlong", reigned for 60 years, after the Zen throne for three years, the actual exercise of the highest power for 63 years, is the longest emperor in Chinese history who actually held the highest power of the country, but also the longest-lived emperor.
1, Emperor Kangxi loves Xinjueluo Xuanye
Qing Shengzu Aixin Jueluo Xuanye, 1654-1722, the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the second emperor after the Qing Dynasty capital Beijing, the era name "Kangxi". In 1662, 8-year-old Xuan Ye ascended the throne and reigned for 61 years, making him the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history, creating a great situation of the prosperous Kangqian era.