Why did Zheng Can accomplish an unprecedented feat in the history of navigation?

Zheng He was able to accomplish an unprecedented feat in the history of navigation because:

1, advanced navigation technology and developed shipbuilding technology leading the world since the Tang and Song Dynasties. At that time, China's navigation technology was very developed;

2. The strong economic strength support and strong military strength guarantee of the Ming Dynasty. At that time, the national strength was strong, and the court gave Zheng He enough human, material and financial support.

3. Zheng He is familiar with sailing, loves sailing and is a devout Muslim. He hopes to make a pilgrimage to Mecca, which has a strong spiritual motivation and is supported by talented rulers like Yongle Emperor Judy.

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Event background

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, due to the efforts of Zhu Yuanzhang for thirty-one years, the agricultural economy recovered. Handicraft industry has also developed greatly: mining and metallurgy, textiles, ceramics, paper making and printing have all been improved to varying degrees than before.

In addition, there was a considerable marine shipbuilding industry in Jiangnan area at the end of Yuan Dynasty, and a large-scale official shipbuilding industry was established at the beginning of Ming Dynasty. Besides Nanjing Treasure Shipyard, there were official factories in Suzhou, Songjiang and Zhenjiang.

The recovery and development of industry and commerce in the early Ming Dynasty, the development of China's overseas trade since the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and the increase of foreign immigrants all prepared a solid economic foundation and material conditions for Zheng He's voyage to the West.

When Ming Chengzu gained the throne through the battle of Jingnan, the Ming Dynasty had been established for more than 30 years, and agriculture and people's lives were affected by this coup. At this time, coastal metropolises such as China and Guangzhou developed very prosperously.

After good economic development, it is very urgent to develop overseas transportation and overseas trade. China's silk and porcelain are welcomed by western countries and have won a high reputation. China also has a great demand for spices and other things that cannot be produced by itself.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Zheng He's Journey to the West