Hearing what Jebe had read, the ancient generals stopped laughing and stared at him solemnly. Nor did they urge him to read quickly. It's all quiet. And after Jebe coughed, he also began to read the following content quickly and aloud: "After this, I lost my patience a little, so I urged the army to prepare to advance and fight the enemy head-on. However, before that, the scouts suddenly received good news, claiming that the opposing army had been lured in the direction of our main force.

I am very happy. So I continued to wait patiently. Eight days later, the opposing army did come - however, it was not the main force of the opposing side. The combat strength of those people, as well as the will to fight, the equipment and the horses, do not seem to be comparable to our ancient warriors. We beat them easily.

I found out later, after interrogating the captured captives. The main forces of the other side have already left. What we have defeated is nothing more than a rabble that disagrees with the enemy's commander and runs to fight us on their own initiative. On top of that, I learned that they weren't the local Arab army, as I had thought at first. Rather, it was more Western, a coalition of more than a dozen kingdoms that believed in the same deity. It was the army of their allies, the Emperor of the Norman Empire, who had been fighting against us before. ”

After reading this, Jebe paused a little and said, "There's another paragraph below. ”

"Keep reading, finish reading. At Jebe's side, Genghis Khan responded.

"Yes, Great Khan. So Jebe continued reading: "I made this announcement in the army. But the soldiers did not seem to be affected much. Perhaps for the warriors of Méng, war is war, and although the objects are different, there is nothing to make a fuss about.

After that, we rested for three days, and then we moved on into the region known as Babylon. We didn't meet any decent resistance. It was a good takeover of part of the area, however, after that, we were met with a strong army. Although they are fewer than us, and the vast majority of them are infantry. But the combat effectiveness is very strong. The phalanx in which their infantry was lined up was extremely strong. And there are also elite cavalry, as well as the support of archers. We've played each other a few times, and neither of us has taken advantage.

So, I changed my tactics again and used the maneuvering style of cavalry to make the opponent lose sight of the other. The opposing hoplites had poor mobility. Our cavalry bypassed the main force and continued to attack other places, causing them to eventually lose their minds and fall into my trap. After a great battle, we defeated them, and the remnants of their army fled into a city, a fortified fortress known as Baghdad. I couldn't break it for a while. And my troops also lost a lot, and the fighters were tired and needed to rest.

Hats off again, great Genghis Khan. Your servant Timid Buhuā leads all the warriors of the ancient vanguard army of Méng to greet you. I would like to ask you what I should do now? Do I want to move on, or do I wait for the invincible ancient army of Méng that you lead, or should I storm the city by force? I am waiting for your orders. Your most loyal servant, hawk dog, cowardly ......"

When Jebel finished reading the letter, there was still silence in the tent. The ancient generals of Méng either frowned and thought, or stared at Temujin, whose eyes were closed and the old god was there, waiting for the Great Khan's orders.

"Okay, don't stop talking. After a while, Genghis Khan opened his eyes and looked at the ancient generals of Méng, his cronies, and his brothers and children and grandchildren, who were sitting under him. ...,

"Tell me, what should we do now? Should we continue fighting, or should we let the cowardly unhurdled retreat and come back?"

A group of méng ancient generals led the way and discussed in a whisper, and then the man sitting on his top hand, wearing heavy scale armor, a gorgeous jewel-topped helmet, and a scimitar with a gem-covered scabbard, spoke first: "Father Khan, the méng ancient warriors are invincible in the world, we know this. However, we have just experienced a big war. Although the goal of punishing the villain Timur was achieved, many soldiers and horses were also lost. I feel like we should retreat for a while. Take a break for some time. Wait until next autumn, when the grass grows and the horses are fat, and then send troops to continue the attack on this place. ”

Before the man could finish speaking, sitting across from him, the equally fierce ancient general of Méng roared angrily: "Do you mean that if we swallow our anger, the warriors will die in vain?! Jochi, you are a coward, and you are not worthy to be the son of the great father Khan!"

The one who said this was Genghis Khan's second son (true eldest son?) Chagatai. Even before Genghis Khan was declared an heir, he often had conflicts with Jochi, his older brother (half-brother?). Although in the end, Genghis Khan threw both of them aside and handed over the inheritance to his third son, Ogedei. But it seems that this did not make the relationship between the two brothers any better.

"I have also taken the lead in fighting on the battlefield, and I have also commanded armies and invaded great powers! Why do you call me a coward?!" Jochi was naturally not happy when he was said this, and he also stood up and yelled at his brother.

"That's all in the past - if you don't take revenge and don't dare to continue fighting, you're a coward!" Chagatai didn't spare anyone, and shouted back.

"Give me peace!" Seeing the two bickering sons, Genghis Khan secretly rejoiced, thanks to not handing over the inheritance to the throne to one of them. Otherwise, their feud would definitely lead to the division of the ancient empire of Méng.

As for the fact that Jochi is "not his own son", Temujin is also very concerned. Naturally, Temujin didn't want to hear anyone mention such a shameful and conspicuous matter. And Chagatai, who repeatedly said such things in front of everyone, even in front of Temujin, was not liked by Temujin.

"Jochi is okay. But Chagatai is a complete idiot! Fortunately, I have two other sons. Temu thought this from the bottom of his heart, glaring fiercely at Chagatai. Then he looked at the others and asked, "What about you, do you think we should withdraw or continue fighting?"

"That's right, Great Khan. I think what the two princes said makes sense. But the question now is not whether we méng ancients should fight or collect troops. It's about how the other person does it. Among the ancient generals of Méng, an old general with earrings, a beard, and long hair tied up said with a smile on his face.

Borshu, go on. "Hear your confidant speak up. Genghis Khan finally smiled, this old general is the head of the ancient four masters of Méng, the head of the right ten thousand households, the head of the generals, and the position is still above Mu Huali. He can be counted as the first person in the ancient army of Méng. Resourceful and loyal. If it had been his idea, Genghis Khan would have taken it.

"I mean, we're not going to decide whether it's a war or a withdrawal for the time being. Maintain the status quo for the time being. but to send messengers to the other country's land. It's that Norman Empire. Meet their emperor. Hold them accountable why they are our enemies. We need to test their attitudes. At the same time, spies and merchants are sent to scout their countries. We need to know how powerful they really are and what their attitude is towards us. Only then can we decide whether to fight between them or to keep the peace. How should it be good to go to war with them, and what kind of benefits can we gain by keeping peace with them? That's all I want to say. Sweat. ”...,

"Well said, Borshu. Genghis Khan nodded yes: "You said, this is what he looks like a smart man." Whether you choose war or peace, you must know each other well - our merchants had traded with the Normans before...... Well, who among you has the right candidate, and who wants to see the empire?" Genghis Khan then asked.

"Great Khan, your grandson Hülegü can share your worries. "A young man at the bottom of the line - no, it would be a young man. Genghis Khan's youngest son, Torre, the fifth son and third son-in-law. Hülegü, who was just fifteen years old this year, preemptively said so.

"Oh...... It seems that our foal has grown up and wants to go out and dàng. Hearing his grandson volunteer, Genghis Khan smiled: "You can go, but you are too young, it is better to choose someone else and be your companion." ”

"Then, if the Great Khan agrees, I am willing to accompany Hülegü to the West. Sitting on the outermost side, a young general with a different appearance from the other ancient generals said. Everyone saw that the person was Guo Kan, a Han general who was a close confidant of Genghis Khan.

"Hmm...... Your words are enough. Genghis Khan thought for a moment and nodded: "You two, let's discuss what kind of gifts to bring, how many retinues, how many horses, how many guards." When you get there, what will you do when you see each other's emperors? I'll talk about it when I've thought about it. That's it, let's all go down and rest. ”

Genghis Khan finally made a decision and made a decision. A group of ancient generals also walked out one after another, leaving only a few cowardly guards, standing outside the camp tent of the Great Khan, guarding ...... without moving.