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The Sinicization and Evaluation of Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty

Author(s)

Shao Jianchun1, Wu Hongyun2,*

Affiliation(s)

1School of Humanities, Jingdezhen University, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China 2School of Ceramic Art and Design, Jingdezhen University, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

The last emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, Tuohuan Tiemuer, was a controversial emperor. The author used the method of exemplification to prove that in Emperor Shun’s early years, he worked hard to govern, advocated Han law, loved drinking tea, and governed the country through literature. He implemented the "Zhizheng Year Reform", compiled the three histories of Liao, Jin, and Song, and his social, economic, and cultural aspects were revitalized, truly deserving of the title of a wise ruler. But in his later years, he indulged in debauchery, disregarded court politics, indiscriminately killed ministers, allowed court ministers to engage in internal strife, and ultimately lost his country and fled to the north, becoming the ruler of the fallen country. This evaluation of Emperor Shun of Yuan is more objective and comprehensive.

Keywords

Emperor Shun of Yuan; Sinicization; Zhizheng Year Reform; Tea Culture; Infighting

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