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Implementation of Initial Reforms
- When
- 1567
- Where
- Ming Court
The Longqing Emperor began his reign by implementing his father's dying orders for political reform.
The reign of the Longqing Emperor started with the implementation of the Jiajing Emperor's dying orders, which aimed to bring about reform and political change. Senior Grand Secretary Xu Jie, along with Zhang Juzheng, drafted these final edicts, which were approved by the new emperor.
Sources
- Longqing Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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