which emperor consolidated the second dynasty?
Kangxi Emperor.
Qing dynasty
The sixty-one year reign of the Kangxi Emperor was the longest of any Chinese emperor. Kangxi's reign is also celebrated as the beginning of an era known as the "High Qing", during which the dynasty reached the zenith of its social, economic and military power. Kangxi's long reign started when he was eight years old upon the untimely demise of his father. To prevent a repeat of Dorgon's dictatorial monopolizing of power during the regency, the Shunzhi Emperor, on his deathbed, hastily appointed four senior cabinet ministers to govern on behalf of his young son. The four ministers – Sonin, Ebilun, Suksaha, and Oboi – were chosen for their long service, but also to counteract each other's influences. Most important, the four were not closely related to the imperial family and laid no claim to the throne. However, as time passed, through chance and machination, Oboi, the most junior of the four, achieved such political dominance as to be a potential threat. Even though Oboi's loyalty was 
what did rulers of the ming and qing dynasties have in common The "Mingshi" – the official history of the Ming dynasty was compiled by the Qing dynasty. when did the first dynasty rose to power? 1368. was there any remarkable progress in terms of technology during their period? Yes, the telescope, the "Yuanjingshuo" ("Far Seeing Optic Glass") and the field mill. how many ministries did they have? Six. which were they? Personnel, Revenue, Rites, War, Justice, and Public Works. which natural calamities did they face? Famines, floods and eathquakes.
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Qing dynasty [SEP] Kangxi Emperor's reign and consolidation
The sixty-one year reign of the Kangxi Emperor was the longest of any Chinese emperor. Kangxi's reign is also celebrated as the beginning of an era known as the "High Qing", during which the dynasty reached the zenith of its social, economic and military power. Kangxi's long reign started when he was eight years old upon the untimely demise of his father. To prevent a repeat of Dorgon's dictatorial monopolizing of power during the regency, the Shunzhi Emperor, on his deathbed, hastily appointed four senior cabinet ministers to govern on behalf of his young son. The four ministers – Sonin, Ebilun, Suksaha, and Oboi – were chosen for their long service, but also to counteract each other's influences.