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Zhu Zhanji (Xuande Emperor)

Type Figure Region China Time 1399–1435 Also known as Xuande Emperor

Fifth emperor of the Ming dynasty, with the era name Xuande. He acceded in 1425, employing capable ministers such as the Three Yangs;…

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  1. 1411–1425Beijing · BeijingDesignated imperial grandson during the Yongle era, accompanying his grandfather on northern campaigns. After his father, the Ren Emperor, died in the first year of Hongxi, he acceded, adopted the era name Xuande, and relied on Grand Secretaries Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, and Yang Pu as advisors.
  2. 1425–1430Beijing · BeijingAfter accession he suppressed the rebellion of Zhu Gaoxu, Prince of Han, reduced taxes and corvée, reformed finances and the judiciary, and made heavy use of the Three Yangs Grand Secretariat, continuing the good governance of Ren and Xuande. In the mid-to-late 1420s politics were relatively clean, the frontier was secure, and the court and realm were praised as well governed.

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