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Why did Hongwu feel that a strong military was necessary?

to increase China’s territory
to prevent a rebellion by Mongols
to spread Confucian ideas
to protect his position as emperor

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to prevent a rebellion by Mongols

Hongwu (the Ming founder) had overthrown the Mongol Yuan dynasty and feared a Mongol comeback (and other uprisings), so he kept a strong military to defend the northern frontier and secure his rule.