However , while the Manchus were in charge , writers resorted to veiled satire .
Writers and officials usually took the stance of drawing distinctions between the Han Chinese and the Manchus ; the latter were traditionally viewed as barbarians in Han Chinese culture .
While the Manchus were in charge , writers resorted to veiled satire .
Writers and officials usually took the stance of drawing distinctions between the Han Chinese and the Manchus ; the latter were traditionally viewed as barbarians in Han Chinese culture .