Yongle moved the capital to Beijing primarily to protect against future Mongol invasions. By relocating the capital closer to the northern frontier, he aimed to enhance the security and stability of the Ming dynasty against potential threats from the Mongol tribes.
Why did Yongle move the capital to Beijing? (1 point) Responses to control trade across the Mongol empire to control trade across the Mongol empire to strengthen ties with lands outside China to strengthen ties with lands outside China to strengthen Ming rule over southern China to strengthen Ming rule over southern China to protect against future Mongol invasions
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