Emperor Hongzhi; 10th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1487-1505).Personal Name: Zhu Youtang; Zhu Y騯t醤g.Posthumous Name: Jingdi; J靚gd?Temple Name: Xiaozong; Xi鄌zong.Reign Name: Ming Hongzhi; Ming H髇gzh?

The Hongzhi Emperor was 10th emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China between 1487 and 1505. Born Zhu Youtang; he was the son of the Chenghua Emperor and his reign as emperor of China is called the Hongzhi Silver Age. His era name means 'Great Government'. He was a wise and peace-loving ruler. Hongzhi took only one empress and had no concubine. He remains the sole monogamous emperor in Chinese history