In the Hongwu Era: Zhu Yuanzhang Arranged a Truman Show for Me

Who has ever seen a household servant set out with parasols and sedan chairs leading the way, accompanied by thunderous gongs and drums?

How many have seen servants return home with a full procession behind them and beautiful women waiting with smiles?

Why?

Fine, I’ll come clean: Zhu Yuanzhang is my grandfather...