Zhu Yuanzhang (1328,10,21-1398, June 24th), the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was a native of Guzhuang Village, Taiping Township, Zhongli, Haozhou. The founding emperor of Daming (1368- 1398 reigned) was named "Hongwu".
In the thirty-first year of Hongwu (1398), Zhu Yuanzhang died at the age of 71. Posthumous title, whose temple name is Mao, was buried in the Ming Tombs.