Zhu Shanglie

Yongxing Yijian Wang Zhu Shanglie, the first generation Yongxing King of the Ming Dynasty’s Qin fiefdom, was born on September 29, 1384, in Nanjing. His mother was Lady Deng. His father was Zhu Shan, grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor). Zhu Shanglie was born in the 17th year of Hongwu (1384) and, at six years old, was summoned by Zhu Yuanzhang to be raised in the Nanjing palace. On the 18th day of the second month of the first year of Yongle (1403), he was granted the title of Yongxing King, with his fief in Gongchang Prefecture. His elder brother Zhu Shangbing requested to remain in Xi'an to strengthen their brotherly ties. Zhu Shanglie died on February 22, 1417, at the age of 34, after reigning for fifteen years; his son Zhu Zhiwo succeeded him as king. His posthumous title is Yijian.

In terms of family, the queen consort was Lady Gao, who was the daughter of General Gao Zhi, and she was titled queen consort in the first year of Yongle. His wife, Lady Ma, was the daughter of Colonel Ma Gong, born in 1382, and was designated as Queen Yongxing’s wife. She bore Zhu Zhiwo and Zhu Zhiji. Among Zhu Shanglie’s descendants, his eldest son Zhu Zhiwo was titled Yongxing Gongxian Wang. Other descendants held titles such as Grand Marshal of the Realm, Auxiliary Grand Marshal, and others. Zhu Shanglie also had multiple concubines and children, holding various titles and born in different years.