Zhu Houzong gradually mastered the imperial power through the ceremony. In the early days of his administration, he was wise and critical, and did many great things, such as strictly administering officials and leniently administering people, rectifying the imperial platform, reducing taxes, defending the enemy from abroad, reviving the national government, and creating a situation of Jiajing and rejuvenating the country. Although he was good at Taoism in the later period, he still firmly controlled the court officials, which can also be called the effective emperor. During the Jiajing period, the rule of the Ming Dynasty was consolidated, which laid the foundation for the New Deal, Zhang Reform and Jialong Wanda Reform. [3]

In the 45th year of Jiajing (1566), Emperor Jiajing died at the age of 60. Hall number Sejong, posthumous title, Qintian, Benyi, Shengxuan, Wuhedi. [1] Buried in Yongling of the Ming Tombs in Beijing. His rule is second only to that of his grandson Ming Shenzong.

Emperor Jiajing is the most unique emperor in the history of China and the most headstrong and stubborn emperor in the Ming Dynasty. [4] He is very clever, especially in calligraphy and literary accomplishment. [5] At the same time, he is also very sensitive, but he is also very diligent. It is often necessary to wait until after midnight to review the book tickets. [6] The History of the Ming Dynasty compiled by the Qing people said that he lived in Xiyuan for more than 20 years, studied Taoism and metaphysics, but he always firmly controlled the political, financial, military and people's livelihood power of the whole Ming Dynasty.

Historical books rated Emperor Jiajing as "the Lord of Zhongxing", saying that he "has six wonders but not the world, four are fierce and indisputable, and five are isolated and shocked the world".