What was the Ming dynastys strenghts

1. They had strong military power to protect its people and territory.
2. The architecture at that time was very distinctive. Even nowadays, there are many buildings at that time well-preserved like Forbidden City.
3. The literature developed well then and three of four great classic master pieces in Chinese history were created at that time. They are Journey to the West, Outlaws of the Marsh, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms.