← Explore on the interactive map

Zhu Gaochi (Crown Prince)

Type Figure Region Beijing Time 1378–1425 Also known as Zhu Gaochi、Hongxi Emperor、Renzong、Crown Prince

Zhu Gaochi (1378–1425), eldest son of Ming Chengzu Zhu Di and Crown Prince during the Yongle era;…

Timeline

  1. 1401–1402Beiping · BeijingIn the later stage of the Jingnan Campaign, Zhu Gaochi held Beiping, tidying defenses and transporting grain to secure the Yan army's southern campaign logistics. After Chengzu entered Nanjing in the fourth year of Jianwen, he was made Crown Prince in recognition of his merit.
  2. 1403–1410Nanjing · NanjingMade Crown Prince early in Yongle, he remained in Nanjing as regent during Chengzu's northern campaigns and tours, overseeing memorials, disaster relief, grain transport, and encyclopedia compilation, relying on Eastern Palace aides Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, and Jin Youzi to form a stable regency system.

Sources