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Laughing Stock of the Ming The Curious Case of Chi

Laughing Stock of the Ming: The Curious Case of China's Forgotten Emperor

The Rise to Power: Zhu Youjiao, also known as the "Forgotten Emperor," was a member of the royal family and nephew to the third Ming emperor, Yongle. Despite his noble lineage, he lived a relatively obscure life until his sudden rise to power in 1449.

Zhu Youjiao's ascension to the throne came about due to a series of events that led to his uncle's abdication. In 1449, during an expedition against Mongol tribes in present-day Inner Mongolia, Yongle fell ill and turned over power temporarily to Zhu Youjiao before returning home for treatment. However, Yongle never regained his health and passed away soon after.

A Brief but Eventful Reign: As emperor from 1449-1457, Zhu Youjiao faced numerous challenges that would test even the most seasoned ruler. His reign began with financial instability caused by years of military spending on campaigns against Mongols and Manchus.

Despite these difficulties, he implemented several reforms aimed at reviving China's economy. He reduced taxes for peasants while increasing them on merchants who had accumulated wealth through smuggling or other illicit means. This move not only boosted revenue but also helped stabilize rural areas.

The Revival of Literature and Art: Under Zhu Youjiao’s rule, there was a resurgence in literature and art which can be attributed partly due to his patronage towards scholars like Wang Chong (王翘) who supported him throughout his reign despite being exiled earlier for speaking out against corruption within government ranks.

This period saw an increase in literary works such as poetry collections by famous poets like Liang Chenyu (梁辰鱼), whose poems often reflected societal issues during this time period like poverty among farmers or corruption among officials.

Military Campaigns Against Tribes: While facing economic challenges at home, Zhu Youjiao continued efforts initiated by previous emperors such as Yongle in dealing with border threats posed by nomadic tribes along China’s northern borders including Mongols under Esen Khan who had been raiding Chinese territories since early 15th century.

Abdication & Legacy: After eight years on the throne following illness from mercury poisoning contracted during one of those battles against Esen Khan’s forces where he nearly lost both eyesight permanently due largely because it took longer than expected for medical treatment available back then; which may have weakened him further leading eventually into relinquishing imperial authority back onto hands more capable than himself – son Hongxi (洪熙帝).

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