Why was Mingming Mausoleum built in Hubei?

Because Hubei was the fiefdom of Emperor Gongmuxian, the owner of Mingming Mausoleum.

Emperor Gong Muxian, namely Zhu Youqi, was the fourth son of Ming Xianzong, half-brother of Ming Xiaozong, uncle of Ming Wuzong, and father of Ming Shizong. His mother is Concubine Shao Chen, and his wife is Jiang.

On July 11th, the 23rd year of Chenghua (July 30, 1487), he was granted the title of King Xing. On September 18th, the seventh year of Hongzhi (October 16, 1494), he went to the fiefdom. Anluzhou in Huguang (now Zhongxiang City) became a vassal state. On the third day of April in the fifteenth year of Zhengde (April 19, 1520), he was buried in Songlin Mountain according to the prince's regulations. During the Jiajing period, it was reorganized and upgraded. The mountain was called "Chunde Mountain" and the mausoleum was called "Xianling".

Extended information:

Zhongxiang City, where Mingming Mausoleum is located, belongs to the north subtropical monsoon climate zone, with four distinct seasons, abundant rain and heat, sufficient sunshine, abundant rainfall, a long frost-free period, and a perfect climate It is characterized by mildness and other characteristics. It is located in the east-west climate transition zone of Hubei Province (112° east longitude) and close to the north-south climate transition zone (31° north latitude). It has alternating cold and warm springs. The temperature rises slowly in early spring and the spring cold retreats late.

There are more plum rains in summer, with intermittent short periods of intense heat and late drought; in autumn, there are alternating autumn droughts and rainy days, and sometimes the autumn cold comes earlier; in winter, there is less rain and snow, and the severe cold period is short, with frequent occurrences all year round. Disastrous weather such as drought, floods, and tornadoes occurs.

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