A Chinese Biographical Dictionary/Chu Ch'i-yü
436 Chu Ch'i-yü 朱祁鈺. A.D. 1428-1457. Brother of Chu Ch'i-chên, on whose capture by the Oirads in 1449 he became Regent, subsequently ascending the throne as seventh Emperor of the Ming dynasty. The attack of the Oirads on Peking was beaten off, and in 1450 they sued for peace. A devout Buddhist, he built a vast new temple at the suggestion of a eunuch; and under the same influence he set up his own son as Heir Apparent in place of his nephew. Money was scarce, and in 1453 entry into the Imperial Academy was to be bought. An attempt was made to replace cash by notes, but the people would not permit it. In 1453 his son died, and in 1457, as he persistently refused to nominate his nephew to be his successor, he was deposed in favour of his predecessor and died soon afterwards. Known in it. In 1453 his son died, and in 1457, as he persistently refused history as 代宗 or 景帝.