Emperor Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youtang (1470-1505), was the third son of Emperor Xianzong. He ascended the throne in 1487 and the era name of his reign was Hongzhi.

After Emperor Xiaozong ascended the throne, he expelled treacherous court officials and appointed a number of upright and virtuous court officials, so the government took on a brand-new look. His industry in all state affairs and efforts to make the state prosperous ushered in another revival during the Ming Dynasty. The reign of Emperor Xiaozong was later praised as "the Restoration of Hongzhì".

In 1505, Emperor Xiaozong died of illness at the age of 36, and was buried in Tailing, one of the Mausoleums of 13 Emperors of the Ming Dynasty.