Emperor Xianzong
Emperor Xianzong
Name: Zhu Jianshen(1447-1487)
Enthronement in 1464
Abdication in 1487
Zhu Jianshen was the eldest son of Emperor Yingzong, and his era name was Chenghua(成化). Emperor Xianzong was indulged himself into the doctrine of Taoist longevity, and he was a lewdster. In his reign, the eunuch mastered the power and killed many honest officials. In 1487, he died at the age of 41.
Emperor Xiaozong
Name:Zhu Youtang (1470-1505)
Enthronement in 1487
Abdication in 1505
Zhu Youtang was the third son of Emperor Xianzong, and his era name was Hongzhi (弘治). He did many contributions to reform the government, and he largely changed the condition that the cursed officials and eunuchs mastered the power of country. He died in 1505 at the age of 36.
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