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nThe return to the examination system ensured the presence a numerous educated elite.
nThe dynasty emerged when Zhou Yuanzhang, a military commander of peasant origins, joined in the revolts against the Mongols and became the first Ming emperor, with the name of Hongwu, in 1368.
nHongwu strove to drive out all Mongol influences and drove the remaining nomads beyond the Great Wall.
