Which of the following statements best describes a way that the Hongwu emperor sought to reestablish order and consolidate
his rule?
A. He built on the economic success and stability of the Yuan dynasty.
B. He tried to reestablish order and stability in China by supporting Islam, which the Mongol Yuan dynasty had introduced.
C. He chose bureaucrats because of their success on the restored Confucian civil service exams.
D. He faced the challenge of establishing foreign rule over the Chinese people by relying on the support of fellow Turkic tribesmen