Emperor Shizong (aka Yongzheng) - The Emperor Who Consolidated Monarchial Power and Advocated Reforms

Some quick facts about this emperor:

Ø      Ascended the throne at the age of 45.

Ø      Restructured the civil service and dismissed corrupted officials.

Ø      Worshipped Confucius and bestowed titles to his ancestors.

Ø      He was in power for 13 years and died at the age of 57.

Who was he?


Compiled from Great Chinese Emperors