The Carpenter Emperor

Emperor Xi Zong (1605-1627) of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) was not a qualified Emperor but a good carpenter, which is one of the interesting facts about the Emperors of ancient China. The carpenter Emperor once built the exquisite model houses of Qianqing Palace. Xi Zong, or Emperor Tiankai, was the 16th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. According to historical records, Xi Zong is the most special Emperor in the history of the Ming Dynasty in particular and in the history of China in general, because when he grew up he did not receive any formal education.

Even more special, as an Emperor, he had a passionate passion for carpentry. Every day, Xi Zong is only busy with tools such as hammers, axes, wood shavings, etc., without caring about political affairs. It is known that the carpenter Emperor showed an interest in wood carving from an early age. When he ascended the throne, he continued to pursue his hobby. The king's wood carving art is very skillful and sophisticated, it is reported that this Emperor is the one who built the model of the Qianqing Palace in the Forbidden City of China. As for the times he was saved by eunuchs doing his daily administrative work, the Emperor of Heaven took advantage of them to work diligently on his art of carpentry. He was one of the most brilliant carpenters in Chinese history, who was very good at designing grand projects and carving elaborate decorations.