After genghis Khan's death, according to his will, the third son Wokoutai was to inherit the Khan's throne. However, before the official "Kuriletai" election of khans, the youngest son Tore served as a prisoner for three years in the tradition of "young son guarding the stove". In the past three years, Tore has felt the charm of supreme power and does not want to hand over the sweat position. As a result, the "Kuriletai" was opened for more than forty days, and none of them came to fruition. If you drag it on like this, there will be civil unrest. Genghis Khan's close minister Yelü Chucai stood up at this time, and he first persuaded Tuolei to give up the struggle for the Khan's position, and at the same time said to Chagatai: "Although the king is a brother, the throne is also a subject, and he should worship him." If the king worships, he will not dare not worship. By this time, Shuchi had died, and Chagatai was the eldest of Genghis Khan's sons, and his attitude was decisive. Chagatai was already intimate with Wokoutai, and hearing this was "deeply clear." Therefore, he took the lead in electing Wokoutai as Khan, and led all the nobles to give three prayers and nine prostrations to Wokoutai.
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As the elder brother and the greatest emperor of the clan, Chagatai's actions not only enabled Wokoutai to ascend the throne smoothly, but also determined the relationship between the Great Khan and the Emperor. Not with family rites, but with state rites, as a relationship between kings and subjects. After Wokoutai succeeded to the throne, Chagatai continued to defend the western regions, and also assumed the responsibility of the Great Mongol State in charge of the law. The Zashi (decree) and Bilik (instruction) issued during the Genghis Khan period were strictly observed, and no one, not even the Great Khan, could change it slightly. "Of Genghis Khan's sons, Chagatai was the most able to strictly observe his father's legacy. All customs affirmed by Genghis Khan's decrees were sincerely followed and resolutely defended by Chagatai.
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For example, Genghis Khan demanded in zaza that "the animals he kills must tie his limbs, break his chest, and hold his heart with his hands; If a Muslim slaughterer imitates it, he shall kill his person as he did.". This is in fundamental conflict with the shariah's taboos on food and the custom of cutting throats and slaughtering animals. Wokoutai Khan was lenient and acquiesced to the observance of his own sharia by the Muslims under his rule, but Chagatai resolutely refused, and "Wokoutai certainly did not want to openly protect Muslims who violated Zaza, so during his reign, Muslims could only bathe in the flowing water secretly and secretly slaughter sheep in accordance with the provisions of the Shariat." Before Chagatai's death, not only in the areas under his direct jurisdiction, but even in Khorasan, no Muslim dared to publicly slaughter sheep, and most people had to eat the carcasses of naturally dead livestock." Even, because Genghis Khan had issued a decree restricting drinking before his death, and Wokoutai Khan was particularly fond of drinking, Chagatai , as his brother , "assigned a secret (general) to be in charge of drinking and eating, and did not let him drink a certain amount", Wokoutai Khan had no choice but to take a roundabout way, "do not use small cups but use large cups to drink, so that the number of cups remains a certain". Although Chagatai's good intentions did not change his brother's habits, wokoutai Khan's caution also showed Chagatai's non-selfishness in enforcing the law and did not avoid khan's power.
Of course, chagatai, as a courtier, did not suppress the Great Khan as a brother, he enforced the law only for justice, and never thought of trespassing, and usually paid great attention to maintaining the authority of the Great Khan. Once, he and Wokoutai Khan traveled on horseback, because they had a few more drinks, Chagatai was too excited, so he bet with Wokoutai Khan on horse racing, and finally Chagatai won. In the evening, Chagatai woke up drunk and thought, "How can I be allowed to make a bet with Hehan and let my horse surpass him?" This is a great act of disrespect. When others see this, they will also be rude and rude, which will cause harmful results. So, early the next morning, Chagatai, with all his subjects, knelt outside the Khan's bedchamber and pleaded guilty, asking him to "judge him with a staff or a staff." Wokoutai Khan was very touched by his brother's move and quickly said, "Where is this?" He's my brother, is it worth minding such a small thing?" But Chagatai still punished himself and offered nine good horses to Wokoutai. Because of this incident, not only was the brothers "more harmonious and intimate", but the other subordinates saw that Chagatai was so respectful, and they also "obeyed the orders of Wokoutai Khan and chose the courtesy of obedience." During the thirteen years of the reign of Wokoutai Khan, Chagatai loyally assisted him, and Wokoutai Khan also paid great trust and favor to this brother, "often sending emissaries to consult with Chagatai on all major events, without his opinion and consent, he would not deal with these important matters." In 1241, Wokoutai Khan died, and less than the end of the year, Chagatai also followed his brother and died. The two brothers were close before they were born, and the time of death was so similar that they could be regarded as living and dying together. Coincidentally, their choice of heirs is also similar. This led to unrest in their respective families.
Wokoutai Khan loved his third son Kuochu the most and wanted to make him his heir, but when Kuotai died young, Wokoutai Khan raised his son, Kuotai Khan, with the intention of letting his grandson inherit the Khan's throne. This decision led to disputes within the Wokoutai family, which eventually caused the Wokoutai family to lose the Khanate of the Great Mongolian State. Chagatai, like his younger brother, was very fond of his eldest son, Mu Baldjian, but Mu Baldjian also died young, and Chagatai established Mugaki's son Ha Thorn Huleet as his heir, a decision that also led to decades of turmoil in the Chagatai family. Kozuku died of illness, but Mu Bald jian died in battle. There are many tragic and cruel stories about the death of Mu Bald. Chagatai had eight sons, the eldest son, Mu Baldjian, the second son, Mu zhiye, the third son, Belek, the fourth son, Sarban, the fifth son, Su möngke, the sixth son, the seventh son, Hedahai, and the eighth son. The eldest son, Mu Bald, was not only the most favored by Chagatai, "loving him more than his other sons", but also the most favored by his grandfather Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan always let Mu Bald jian stay by his side. Mu Baldjian was shrewd and strong, and he was pampered by both his grandfather and father, and his future was bright. Unexpectedly, when Genghis Khan marched west to Huarazimo, the young Mu Bald jian made a meritorious contribution and died under the city of Fanyan. Genghis Khan, who had lost his beloved grandson, personally led his troops into battle in anger, and after capturing FanyanCheng, he ordered that "no one is pardoned, not a single thing is taken, and all are destroyed." After the catastrophe, Fanyan City was named "Eight Miles of Danger", which means "Cursed City", and was lifeless for decades and became a barren land.
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No matter how fierce the revenge can not bring the dead back to life, Genghis Khan lost his beloved grandson, he was already sad, but he has more difficult things to do to the child's father Chagatai how to account? In desperation, Genghis Khan had to use a seemingly tough method. He made an excuse and deliberately scolded his sons: "You don't listen to me, and you don't do what I say to you!" Chagatai, who did not know what was going on, quickly knelt down and said, "I will do whatever Genghis Khan commands, and if I show dereliction of duty, I will let me die." How many times did Genghis Khan deliberately ask how many times did you really do it?" Chagatai said that he would do what his father wanted. So Genghis Khan told him the bad news: "Mu Bald Is dead, don't cry and cry." Hearing the news of Aiko's death, Chagatai was burned, but he had already promised his father, so he had to endure his grief and not cry. After a while, he went to a corner where no one was there, "crying secretly for a while" Genghis Khan's approach seemed ruthless, but it was a way for a man with an iron will to express his grief: tears should not flow to others, they should flow to the bottom of their hearts.
Mu Baldjian died, and Chagatai loved Ya and Wu, intending to pass the Khan throne to Mu Baldjian's son. Mu Baldjian had four sons, the eldest son, the second son Buli, the third son, the grandson, and the fourth son, Ha La Hu Lie. Hajrahu was the youngest son, and according to the tradition of "young son guarding the stove", Chagatai established Khalahu as his heir. This is the father's guilt for the death of his beloved son. Genghis Khan, who also had a guilty heart, and Wokoutai Khan, who was very close to Chagatai, certainly did not object. However, after the deaths of Genghis Khan, Wokoutai Khan and Chagatai, Hatshi Hu lie faced accusations of "improper positioning", and the Chagatai family entered an eventful autumn.