In the first ten years of his rule, Zhang, the first assistant of the cabinet, presided over the government affairs with the support of Zhang, and implemented a series of reform measures, which greatly developed the social economy, restored the national strength and improved people's lives. After Zongshen was in power, he made great efforts to govern, lived frugally, was diligent and wise, and created the situation of "Renaissance of Wanli". During this period, he presided over the famous three expeditions of Wanli, which consolidated the territory of the Han family. By the end of his reign, he was politically abandoned and tired of politics because there was no such person as Zhang to supervise and the disputes between countries. Since then, he has not been to court, and the operation of the country has almost stopped. Forced mining tax was also called great criticism during his administration, which gradually led to the decline of the Ming Dynasty.
It should also be pointed out that in 1956-1957, China archaeologists excavated the underground Xuangong in Dingling, Ming Shenzong. By examining the bones of Ming Shenzong Zhu Yijun, it was found that he had long and short legs and was born disabled. This also affected his handling of state affairs to a certain extent.