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Explanation: I'm not particularly well-read on Chinese history, but wiki says:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongzhi_Emperor
"Nothing exciting happened" in a short reign is unexceptional; "nothing exciting happened" in a long reign is a sign of immense talent and hard work - and perhaps a touch of luck, as all great leaders have.
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