Seeing Fu Youde's expression, all the generals who had been clamoring to kill them all fell silent.
"Ever since the chaos of the Five Barbarians ravaged China, the Han bloodline of the Central Plains has no longer remained so pure. Things are somewhat better in the south, but in the north, the various peoples have become thoroughly intermingled, completely assimilated by us Han."
"Even within the army, within the Daning Army, there are soldiers of Mongol descent."
"If we truly kill Yuan people on sight, it would not benefit Great Ming's rule."
"Assimilation is the foundation."
"Right."
"After Zhu Yuanzhang died in the future and that idiot Zhu Yunwen succeeded to the throne, Fourth Prince would launch the Jingnan campaign. At that time, the strongest force under Zhu Di would still be the Duoyan Three Guards, which had originally been part of Daning's military system."
"It was precisely after Liaodong was defeated that the surrendered Yuan Army soldiers were reorganized into it. Their combat strength was exceptionally formidable." Zhu Ying pondered inwardly.
Naturally, he understood why Fu Youde had not immediately agreed to the generals' proposal of slaughter.
Clearly, Yingtian must have already issued instructions on how to deal with Northern Yuan captives and Mongols of the Northern Yuan.
Imperial authority reigned supreme.
How could Fu Youde dare defy it?
"General Zhu."
"What are your thoughts?"
Fu Youde turned his gaze toward Zhu Ying.
"Reporting to General Fu."
"Regarding the governance of Jincheng, this subordinate has little to say."
"However, concerning the handling of the Yuan people within the city, this subordinate does have a proposal." Zhu Ying rose to his feet.
"Let's hear it." Fu Youde asked with a smile.
"Liaodong has been occupied by the Northern Yuan for many years, and our Han people have suffered bitterly under