No 10. Xiao Zong, Zhu Youtang, 1488 - 1505
Emperor Xiao (Zhu Youtang) undertook very little, both within the country and at its borders, but successfully thwarted intrigues. A man of simple, even ascetic tastes, he posed as a diffident man. He neglected the affairs of state. ⇦ Back to No. 9 - Emperor Xian ZongReturn to Ming Dynasty Emperors Page 2 On to No. 11 Emperor Wu Zong ⇨ |