How many generations did the Ming emperors have?

1. There were 16 emperors in the Ming Dynasty and 17 emperors ascended the throne. All emperors are surnamed Zhu. Except the name of Zhu Yuanzhang's son, the rest are all three words, namely surname+seniority+five elements.

2. The second word (generational) of each emperor's name is strictly in accordance with the genealogy drawn up by Zhu Yuanzhang, so as long as you remember the 20 words in his genealogy, and then understand the five elements of "aquatic wood, wood fire, fire born soil, native gold, gold born water", the name of the Ming emperor can come at once.

3, Zhu family genealogy 20 words: Qi see you, thick load of righteousness and longevity, kindness, etc., Jianjing Emperor first.