How did Zhu Yuanzhang establish Ming Dynasty?
Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of Ming Dynasty was usually compared with Liu Bang, the founder of Han Dynasty. Not only did their dynasties were both the peak in Chinese dynastic history, but also they were both born in humble and built great dynasties from nothing, thanks to their talents, bravery and horses for courses. Zhu Yuanzhang was born in a destitute peasant family in Zhongli (today’s Fengyang, Anhui Province) as the youngest son. He grew up in great hardship, as his family did not have enough food. Several of his siblings were even “given away” by his parents.
