Zhu Yuanzhang’s name was really given to him by Guo Zixing. The details are as follows. 1. Zhu Chongba’s name
Zhu Chongba’s great-grandfather, Zhu Sijiu, married a Hou family. This Hou family was also a capable man. He had four sons in one wife. Because he felt that the name It was too difficult, so I called them the first, second, third, and fourth grades. Zhu Chuyi was Zhu Chongba's grandfather. He gave birth to his uncle Zhu Wuyi and his father Zhu Wusi. Later, Zhu Yuanzhang was born. Because he was born on the eighth day of August, he was named Zhu Chongba. 2. Zhu Yuanzhang’s name was really given to him by Guo Zixing
In 1352, Zhu Yuanzhang took refuge with Guo Zixing. At that time, Guo Zixing was defeated. Zhu Yuanzhang was arrested as a spy. Zhu Yuanzhang told Guo Zixing that he was a captain of thousands. Guo Zixing, who was introduced by Tang He, finally believed it.
After Zhu Yuanzhang joined the Red Scarf Army, Guo Zixing discovered Zhu Yuanzhang's ability and wit. In addition, Zhu Yuanzhang was calm, thoughtful, and loyal. After working under Guo Zixing for more than two months, he was transferred to He became a guard in the Presidential Palace and was soon promoted to "Ninth Husband Commander". Guo Zixing betrothed his adopted daughter Ma to Zhu Yuanzhang. At this time, Zhu Chongba changed his name to Zhu Yuanzhang. 3. The importance of Zhu Yuanzhang’s name
Zhang was first seen in bronze inscriptions and is a pictophonetic character in the Six Books. The basic meaning of "Zhang" is a kind of jade in ancient times. It is shaped like half a Gui and is very sharp. The specific shape is a strip of jade with a right-angled triangle on the top. In daily use, "Zhang" is often used as a noun, indicating the jade vessel used for making wine during ancient sacrifices, with Zhang as the handle, such as Zhang Zan.
Zhu Yuanzhang hated the cruelty of the Yuan Dynasty, so he changed his name to Zhu Yuanzhang, which is a homophony of "Zhu Yuanzhang", which means that he is a sharp weapon to destroy the Yuan Dynasty. This is simply appropriate. There is no Yuan Dynasty. Despite the persecution, he may always be Zhu Chongba. It can be said that the Yuan Dynasty cast him, and he will also set the goal of destroying the Yuan Dynasty in the future.
After Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne and became emperor, he changed his father's name to Zhu Shizhen and his eldest brother's name. For Zhu Xinglong, the second brother was renamed Zhu Xingsheng, and the third brother was renamed Zhu Xingzu. At the same time, he also formulated a set of naming rules for future generations.