When it comes to the demise of the Ming Dynasty, apart from Emperor Chongzhen, people will first think of Emperor Wanli of Ming Shenzong. He controlled the empire for nearly half a century, but he did many absurd things, even the so-called national subjugation and genocide. So he was honored to be classified as a bad king by historians.
The historical evaluation of Emperor Wanli is: people who are lazy to face the court, dare to collect money, live in suburbs, temples and palaces, and have been isolated from foreign countries for 30 years. Many experts also agree that Wanli's twenty-eight years of idleness, belligerence, competition for profits with the people, corruption in government affairs and nepotism are a disaster. All these indicate that the empire is about to decline, so the empire was in a desperate situation during the Chongzhen period, and Wanli had an unshirkable responsibility, so Ming died in Chongzhen, but actually died in Wanli.
But is this a fact? Is Emperor Wanli really as miserable as we thought? This is a matter of opinion. Today, the author will talk about his own views.
Imperial power is supreme, but it is not. Don't do whatever you want. The system of the Ming Dynasty limited the rights of the Ming emperors. If the emperor wants to sit firmly on the Diaoyutai, the skill of controlling people is the key, otherwise the emperor will either be held high or kicked. After Wanli's personal expedition, there were no consorts, empresses and eunuchs in the empire. Although there is a phenomenon of cronyism, it is not as bad as described. A person endangers his own interests in state affairs.
28 years of neglect of the government, this is a very thrilling figure. I would like to ask the average person, who can not go to court for decades, but still controls the political affairs of the court, dominates Gankun and controls the major policies of the empire. This requires superb political ability and the unique skills of the emperor to control people.
Li made three great contributions to pacify the Mongolian rebellion in Ningxia. Li, Ma Gui and the United States opposed the Japanese regime's invasion of the DPRK and fought against the rebellion led by scenic spots. These three world wars really emptied the national treasury and consumed military power. However, it cannot be said to be militarism.
Look at these three battles. Almost all of them are the unshirkable responsibilities of the Ming empire, which defended the sovereignty of the country with life and blood. Isn't this a side proof of the bloodiness of Emperor Wanli? Moreover, Emperor Wanli was good at employing people, and these battles showed his determination and wisdom. As the saying goes, people who commit crimes against the strong will be punished even if they are far away. This is to deter thieves with actions and directly declare neighbors with strength. China's dignity is inviolable.
No one is perfect, and gold is not enough. Emperor Wanli, as a rich monarch, did have many shortcomings. The dispute between nation and capital has ignited his laziness for many years, and many of his actions are really beneath his dignity. But in the face of right and wrong, Wanli can carry it clearly. Throughout his life, he made many mistakes, and he was always willful. But he indulged in Mingjun, who was not wise and decisive, but he was by no means a so-called bad king.
From 65438 to 0956, the Ming Tombs in Wanli were excavated by archaeologists such as Guo Moruo. This ancient tomb, which has been dusty for more than 300 years, has finally seen the light of day. Under the auspices of Guo Moruo, the reappearance of Dingling was announced with a secret of Emperor Wanli himself.
With nervousness and curiosity, the archaeologist of Emperor Wanli opened the coffin of Emperor Wanli and was greeted by his weathered body. After careful study, I finally figured out one thing. Whether it is the pain of Wanli, or the right leg curled up in a coffin, or the right leg is obviously shorter than the left leg.
Wandi's life has been ups and downs, and he himself has mixed opinions. However, despite years of disability, he still controls state affairs and rules the wealth of the world, which in itself shows his ability, although he is really willful.