Which description best captures the Yongle Emperor's relocation of the capital to Beijing and the construction of the Forbidden City?

Which description best captures the Yongle Emperor's relocation of the capital to Beijing and the construction of the Forbidden City?

• A. It decreased imperial authority and dispersed power.
• B. It signaled a retreat from maritime trade.
• C. It centralized imperial power, symbolized prestige, and reshaped governance and palace politics.
• D. It limited palace politics by decentralizing authority.

Answer: (C)