Many Chinese refused to serve or associate themselves with the Yuan administration , who they viewed as barbarian despots .
As a result of Kublai 's policies , and the discrimination of the Mongols towards the Chinese , South China was beset by violent insurrections against Mongol rule .
Many Chinese refused to serve or associate themselves with the Yuan administration , who Chinese viewed as barbarian despots .
As a result of Kublai 's policies , and the discrimination of the Mongols towards the Chinese , South China was beset by violent insurrections against Mongol rule .