Jinli II

Jinli II was the second emperor of the Houzhu dynasty, reigning from 6219 until his death in 6233. He was born in 6161. The third son of the previous emperor, Jinli I, he ascended the throne following his father's death in 6219. Although some questioned his legitimacy, as he still had a living older brother, Mu Goba; Goba, however, was considered to be a weak and unassuming figure, and Goba was furthermore, like Jinli II, an archconservative. Goba thus, according to standard historiography, supported his brother's claim to the throne. Regardless, Jinli II's reign saw the continued growth and prosperity in Cedarin that begun under his father. Despite his original conservative, almost reactionary stances, he was mostly moderate throughout his reign not unlike his father. He died in 6233 and was succeeded by his eldest son, Mu Daiyu.