Although the Yuan Dynasty ruled the Central Plains for almost a hundred years, it was always a Mongolian regime, and the status of Han people was very low in the Yuan Dynasty. Later, the Qing Dynasty was founded by Manchu people. Although Manchu people also had privileges, the status of Han people was not particularly low. However, in the Yuan Dynasty, people in the Yuan Dynasty divided their ethnic groups into Mongols, Semu people and Han people, among whom Han people had a very low status. At that time, many Han Chinese became slaves, and few Han Chinese were able to go to court in the Yuan Dynasty.
When Zhu Yuanzhang went to the Northern Expedition, it was actually the early stage of his business. There are risks this time. After all, the Yuan Dynasty was a century-old government that ruled the Central Plains, and its strength was definitely stronger than that of Zhu Yuanzhang. If Zhu Yuanzhang wants to defeat the Yuan Dynasty, he must defeat all anti-Yuan forces. At this time, all Han compatriots are people he can win over. After all, the national sentiment was still very strong. If it can be used by Zhu Yuanzhang's army, it will certainly make Zhu Yuanzhang even more powerful, so that he can
Especially at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the rule of the Yuan Dynasty was corrupt, the people were poor, and the anti-Yuan sentiment of the Han people was high. Zhu Yuanzhang's campaign mobilized their national sentiment at this time, which made them more inclined to Zhu Yuanzhang, who later defeated the Yuan Dynasty and laid a mass foundation.