The world-renowned sea voyages of the early Ming dynasty ceased entirely when they lost their purpose. Zheng He led seven large-scale voyages within a very short period because he had an additional political purpose: to search for the Jian Wen emperor, Zhu Yunjiu (1377-1402).How much benefit did the Ming receive from Zheng He's trips? The Yongle emperor sent Zheng He on voyages to impose imperial control over foreign trade with China. They also sent him to show foreign countries the power of the Ming Dynasty was. They created new trade with the new world and brought back foreign treasures.
