CrestedBonedog t1_j2anljx wrote on December 30, 2022 at 9:22 PM

Reply to comment by radio_allah in TIL: Zhu Youcheng is the only emperor in Chinese history, to be married to one wife and remain faithful to her, having no concubines. He was a hardworking emperor, lowering taxes, reducing spending, and demonstrating tolerance for Muslims. His son, however, had a haram so large, some starved. by Flares117

He sounds a lot like the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius, similarly not well-remembered despite being a very competent, good ruler who presided over one of the longest stretches of peace in Roman history.

Ahelex t1_j2atdvy wrote on December 30, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Maybe the rule "You know you're competent at your job when no one notices you or what you're doing" does exist in some capacity in high positions too.