I think Chongzhen is a positive image because he has done the following things:
First, eradicate the eunuch Wei Zhongxian was the most powerful eunuch in the Ming Dynasty. At that time, the emperor claimed long live, but Wei Zhongxian dared to claim to be nine years old and built a shrine for himself. During this period, Wei Zhongxian can be said to be in control of the whole national affairs, thinking about the wind and getting the rain. Although Wei Zhongxian was above the imperial court and below ten thousand people, he also became the most hated person among the people.
So after Chongzhen came to power, he quickly removed Wei Zhongxian's influence and executed Wei Zhongxian. In this process, Chongzhen did a great harm to the country and people. But also lost an assistant who can turn the tide.
Second, Chongzhen himself scrimped and saved. The Daming Mountain, which Chongzhen took over from his cousin, is already riddled with holes and stormy. But Chongzhen didn't want Daming's inheritance to be destroyed in his own hands, so he was ashamed to see his ancestors. So he imitated Zhu Yuanzhang's workaholic mode, not only diligent, but also above the court; Even myself and my family began to live a tight life.
It is said that Empress Chongzhen can sew her own clothes, and both Chongzhen and Empress have patches on their clothes. This is really rare in the feudal society where imperial power is supreme. Unfortunately, his diligence failed to save the declining empire.
So in view of the above situation, I personally think that Chongzhen is still a positive image. Compared with those unreliable emperors in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen did a good job. Finally, the city is broken, can you still practice? Tian Zi defends the country? Swear, this shows that he is a good emperor.