No. 5 Xuan Zong, Zhu Zhanji, 1426 -- 1436
Emperor Xuan (Zhu Zhanji) initiated some successful reforms in the management of the empire and continued the reinforcement of the Great Wall begun by Chengzu. During his reign a period of lethargy set in by Renzu continued. Also the retreat from the seas as well as from the land continued. ⇦ Back to No. 4 - Emperor Ren ZongReturn to Ming Dynasty Emperors Page 1 On to No. 6 Emperor Ying Zong ⇨ |