Insist on not ceding land, not paying compensation, not paying tribute, and not making peace with relatives. In the history of the Ming Dynasty, whether in the face of foreign aggression or internal turmoil, the Ming Dynasty has always adhered to the principle of uncompromise and non-concession, and maintained a high degree of national integrity and self-esteem.
Tough on the outside world: The Ming Dynasty showed a tough attitude in foreign relations. During the Ming Dynasty, China's relations with its neighboring countries were complex and changeable, but the Ming Dynasty always adhered to its own principles and positions in handling foreign relations. In its dealings with Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and other countries, the Ming Dynasty often threatened with force to safeguard its own interests and dignity. For example, the Ming Dynasty repeatedly sent troops to conscript Japan and force it to pay tribute to China.
The Ming Dynasty took a tough stance and actions in the face of aggression from the Northern Yuan and Vietnam. In the face of the Northern Yuan, the Ming Dynasty launched many Northern Expeditions, such as Yongle's five Northern Expeditions, which successfully dealt a blow to the forces of the Northern Yuan Dynasty and maintained the stability of the border. In the face of Vietnamese aggression, the Ming Dynasty also counterattacked, such as the Ming Dynasty Chengzu Zhu Di, a large-scale conquest of Vietnam, successfully defeated the Vietnamese army.
In the face of the threat of piracy, the Ming Dynasty also took tough measures. The Ming Dynasty countered the threat of piracy by building a large naval force, and Ming Chengzu began a large-scale naval buildup, devoting a lot of resources to shipbuilding and training naval forces. At the same time, the Ming Dynasty also strengthened the defense of the coastline and built a number of fortifications located in important ports and coastal areas, such as coastal defense forts, beacon towers, and castles. In addition, the Ming Dynasty actively cracked down on pirate bases, weakening their ability to operate.
No land, no indemnity, no tribute, no harmony: Under the leadership of Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming Dynasty successfully eliminated the Mongol cavalry and other enemies in the north, establishing the dominance of the Ming Dynasty. In the last years of the Ming Dynasty, although it faced internal and external troubles and the immorality of the rulers, the Ming Dynasty always adhered to the policy of not ceding land, not paying compensation, not paying tribute, and not making peace with relatives.
Strong military power: The Ming Dynasty had a strong military and was able to effectively deal with external threats. Under the leadership of Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming Dynasty established the military tun system, and after the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, it was extended to the whole country, establishing military guards, fighting in wartime, and farming in leisure time. In the case of frequent wars in the early Ming Dynasty, the military cantonment system could effectively resume production.
The martyrdom of Emperor Chongzhen. When Emperor Chongzhen was facing the danger of losing his country, he resolutely did not flee or move the capital, but chose to die for the country. This firm will and courage embodies the hardness and backbone of the Ming emperor.
The reason why the Ming Dynasty is known as the most hardened dynasty in history is because it took a tough stance and actions in the face of external threats and challenges, reflecting the hardness and backbone of the Ming Dynasty.