Emperor Xuan, Zhu Zhanji

Xuan Zong, Zhu Zhanji, 1426 -- 1436,
Emperor Ming Dynasty

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.

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