federal Taxes were too high.
Federal Gov't was too strong and put too many rules in place on states.
Rugged Individualism, that individuals should take care themselves and not rely on Federal Gov't to help (poor) or regulate (rules)
Both accounts mention those who tried to take refuge in the Tower of David, but Fulcher claims all
Finally, in 1380, Hongwu had Hu and his entire family arrested and executed on charges of treason. Using this as an opportunity to purge his government, the emperor also ordered the execution of countless other officials, as well as their families, for associating with Hu.
This literary device is an example of "foreshadowing" - an indication of how future events will be effected.
