Zhu Yihai, Prince of Lu

The Genyin Emperor (庚寅) (1618–1662) was Emperor of Southern Ming Dynasty, reigning from 1645 to 1655. His temple name was Ming Yizong (义宗).

Biography

Born Zhu Yihai in 1618, Ming Dynasty, the 46th reign of Wanli Emperor. He was the 10th generation descendants of Hongwu Emperor, his father was Zhu Shouyong. Zhu Yihai also known as Prince Of Lu, which succeed the title from his elder brother, Zhu Yiphai. The throne of passed to Zhu Yihai when Zhu Shouyong died of a strange illness. Many myths in this region have explored the illness that struck down Yihai's father. Such myths claim food poisoning to court rivalry to a plague brought down from disrespect to "Buddha". Whatever the case, Yihai's father was struck down by a strange illness and would pass on the crown to his son.^[1]

Reign

The Prince of Lu was part of the Southern Ming Dynasty, resisting the invading Manchu Qing dynasty forces. In 1651 he fled to Jinmen, in 1663 Jinmen was taken by the invaders.^[2]

Reference

• ^ 1.0 1.1见《 大清台湾绥记 》。