Did the Hongwu Emperor champion the cultivation of new land?
No
Yes, for nobility only
Yes, for peasants only
Yes
Answer
Yes, the Hongwu Emperor championed the cultivation of new land. The emperor believed that expanding the agricultural base was essential to supporting the population of the empire, and he encouraged farmers to cultivate marginal lands, such as hillsides and swamps. He also built a number of canals and irrigation systems to improve water management and increase crop yields.
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