《General History of China》Episode 77 Synopsis
Yongle moved the capital
Ming Dynasty Emperor Chengzu moved the capital to Beijing. It refers to Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di moving the capital of the Ming Dynasty from Nanjing to Beijing. It is an event of great significance in Chinese history. Its impact on Chinese politics, economy, and culture has continued to modern times.Moving the capital to Beijing will help control the political situation across the country, and at the same time help fight against the southern invasion of the northern Mongols, and also help manage the northeastern region.
