Emperor Hongwu Promised Immunity but Killed Them All Anyways After Founding the Ming Dynasty
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Emperor Hongwu Promised Immunity but Killed Them All Anyways After Founding the Ming Dynasty
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AI GeneratedThis video examines the \"iron certificates of immunity\" during the Ming Dynasty under Emperor Hongwu. While these documents promised protection from capital punishment for the empire's founders, the Emperor used a broad definition of \"treason\" to void them, systematically purging the generals and officials who helped him establish his rule to ensure absolute authority.