Foundation of the State Crisis
Political crisis in Ming China (1586–1614)
Foundation of the State Crisis
The Foundation of the State Crisis, which took place between 1586 and 1614, was a conflict between the Wanli Emperor, the 14th emperor of China's Ming dynasty, and a large group of bureaucrats. The disagreement centered around the appointment of the heir to the throne. While officials argued for the legal principle of primogeniture and the appointment of the Emperor's eldest son, Zhu Changluo, as heir, the Emperor seemed to favor his third son, Zhu Changxun, born to his favorite concubine Lady Zheng, as his successor. Despite pressure from officials, the Emperor delayed making a decision until 1601, when he finally named Zhu Changluo as his successor and gave Zhu Changxun a princely title. However, the Emperor kept Zhu Changxun in Beijing until 1614, instead of sending him to his regional seat after he reached adulthood. This decision raised suspicions about the Emperor's intentions and sparked further protests from opposition officials. In 1615, disputes over the succession resurfaced...
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