The Yongle Emperor decides to build a new capital. It goes well!
He also decides to invade both Mongolia and Vietnam. It goes not so well.
Time Period:
1402-1424 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Ming:
The Yongle Emperor (Zhu Di) [r. 1402-1424]
General Zhang Fu [1375-1449]
Gen. Mu Sheng [1368-1439]
Mongol Khanates:
Bunyashiri of the Eastern Tribes [d. 1412]
Mahmud of the Oirat [d. 1416]
Arughtai of the Oirat [d. 1434]
Dai Viet:
Ho Qui Ly [1336- ca. 1407]
Tran Thien-binh [d. 1406]
Tran Nguy [?-?]
Tran Qui-khoang (Trung Quang Emperor) [d. 1414]
Le Loi [1384-1433]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices)