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At the tender age of fourteen, Zhengde ascended to the throne, becoming the eleventh emperor of the Ming dynasty. His reign, marked by both progressive reforms and tumultuous events, spanned from 1505 to 1521. Despite his relatively short rule, Zhengde left a lasting impact on Chinese history, known for his passion for the arts, patronage of artists, and construction projects that reshaped the imperial capital, Beijing.