Zhu Yuanzhang,the First Emperor of the Ming Dynasty 朱元璋

Introduction:
In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang proclaimed himself emperor. He was historically known as Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty in Nanjing. Emperor Taizu set up six offices and a new institution of spies to strengthen the centralization of authority and the imperial power. The emperor made a thorough overhaul of the existing laws, and thus laid a good foundation for the rule of the Ming Dynasty.