Little known pleasures and passions of Chinese emperors

Becoming a head of the world, holding the right of a nation to live, but these emperors are not exactly politicized, but only passionately pursuing their own passions.

From the first king Ha Vu (the Ha) to the last king - Pho Nghi (Qing Dynasty), China went through 67 dynasties with 446 emperors. To a certain extent, the emperors will be the ones who completely decide the fate of the country. Although they are kings of one country, they have their own passions like other men.

1. The Emperor loves chess - Duong Tuc Tong

Tang Tuc Tong.

Tang Tuc Tong (711 - 762), real name Ly Hanh, was the 8th Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. When the An Loc Son rebels captured Truong An capital (756), his father, Duong Huyen Tong Ly Long Co, fled to Chengdu; Ly Hanh was honored by the gods and the people as Emperor in Linh Vu on August 12, 756.

However, at the time of birth, Tang Tuc Tong was a passionate enthusiast with Chinese Chess. He even played chess but neglected the episodes of the great god about the battlefield situation in the rebellion. In order to avoid the courtiers from hearing the sound of their chess playing, the king also changed the materials that made chess pieces from metal into wood.

By the end of his life, because Tuc Tong was too confident in the bureaucracy of Lý Phụ Quốc, he became the deity of the court, opening up the corrupt greed in the subsequent dynasties. In 762, shortly after the death of Emperor Xuanzong and Tuc Tong because of the sadness and illness, he died.

2. The football king - Duong Hy Tong

Cuju play pictures of ancient times.

Hy Tong Road (862 –888), originally named Ly Nghem, changed to Li Hui in 873 as a Tang emperor. He is the prince of Tang Yubao and the prince of Chieu Tong Street. Hy Tong Street is a famous king who is good at Cuju.

Cuju is a ball game of ancient China and is considered by FIFA to be the earliest form of football play of mankind. Hy Tong Street is so passionate about this subject that it often kicks for several hours, even forgetting to eat. He also constantly ordered local officials to recruit people to join the team. Many of them were promoted to promotion through the ability to play good Cuju. However, many people lost their lives when they made mistakes while playing with the Emperor.

3. Emperor of poetry - Ly Duc

South Hau Hau Road (937 - 978), Ly Duc's real name, often called Ly Hau Chu, the last king of the South Road during the Five Great Ten Kingdoms.

Although he was a supposedly lacking and incompetent king, he was widely known as a prominent Chinese poet, word, painter and calligrapher in the 10th century. considered a profound type of person into the first row, thus being called "Heavenly Ancient from the Empire".

He reigned from 961 to 976, then was captured by the powerful Siege army into his country. Later, Tong Thai Tong ordered the death of Ly Hau Chu, ending his life after two years of being imprisoned for this former emperor.

4. The emperor is passionate about hunting and . alcoholism - Minh Vu Tong

Portrait of Minh Vu Tong.

Minh Vu Tong (1491 - 1521) was the 11th emperor of the Ming Dynasty in Chinese history. During his 16 years in office, he used only his own name as the German Government, so historians in the history books also called him the Lord himself.

Although described by the history book as an emperor who is a sexually abusive, lecherous and has many strange interests. However, there is also evidence that he is a capable, assertive Emperor, such as the killing of Luan Cẩn, the pacification of Ninh Vuong .

Every day, he would let go of himself in activities such as horse riding and hunting, regardless of the main tide. The king was also an alcoholic, claiming that every two days at night, he took the bureaucratic Liu Can to go out to the palace to drink and "have fun" with some beauties. Minh Vu Tong said that being an emperor was not fun, so he decided to empower himself as General. Also personally led troops to the battlefield to kill the enemy. After the triumphant return, pleased that I had "established the merit" , Minh Vu Tong granted me the position of Thai Su (a high rank in the ancient Chinese court).

5. Emperor likes painting and calligraphy - Tong Huy Tong

Tong Huy Tong.

Tong Huy Tong (1082 –1135), whose name is Trieu Cat, is the 8th Emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty. Apart from being a king of a country, he is also known for his outstanding role as a poet, painter, musician and calligrapher. Having an avid passion for art, he also gathered a group of entourage of artists next to him. He sponsored many artists at court and in his list of royal collections there were over 6,000 known paintings.

However, in order to serve personal interests, he consumed a lot of imperial staff and nationalities in many luxury activities. Not only that, the country during his reign came down due to inaccurate decisions made on foreign policy. The end of his reign also marked a catastrophic period for Song.

6. The Emperor loves cats - Minh The Tong

Minh The Tong.

Minh The Tong (1507-1567), was the 12th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in Chinese history. He ruled a total of 45 years, from 1521 to 1567, becoming one of the Chinese emperors on the throne for the longest time.

In the early years of his enthronement, Minh The Tong could be regarded as a soldier when reforming, taking care of the state, assertive policies, eradicating eunuchs, strengthening the border, appearing a period "Face-to-face", bringing the Great Ming Dynasty up. However, the last 18 years of reign, The Tong gradually neglected the regime, not sadly set, the nation's nationality was gradually abolished.

Minh The Tong was extremely fond of cats. He raised two pet cats named Tuyet Mi and Su Mao. Legend has it that he "deeply loved" these two cats, even giving them blessings and giving them titles, making them also jealous of the harem. Minh The Tong played with cats all day long and even neglected the national affairs for nearly 20 years. When Tuyet Mi and Mao died, he gave the coffin to the coffin, built a grave and wrote a poem dedicated to their tombstone.

7. Carpenter emperor - Minh Hy Tong

Minh Hy Tong.

Minh Hy Tong (1605-1627), ie Thien Khai De, real name Chu Do Hieu, was the 16th emperor of the Ming Dynasty. According to historical records, Hy Tong was the most special emperor in Ming's history in particular and in Chinese history in general, because when he had grown up he never received any formal education.

Even more special, when he was an emperor, he had a passion for carpentry. Everyday, Minh Hy Tong is only busy with the tools of hammer, ax, wood . but does not care about the official. It is known that the king showed interest in wood carving since childhood. When he was enthroned, he continued to pursue his interests. The king's wooden sculpture is very skillful and sophisticated, it is reported that this Emperor was the one who built the model of the Qing Dynasty in the Chinese Forbidden City.