In the 13th century, a Mongol cavalry from the Far Eastern steppes swept across the Eurasian continent like a storm. They were invincible and conquered everything, creating a vast empire that spanned Asia and Europe. And behind this iron cavalry legion, there are a group of brave and good generals. They possessed peerless martial arts, commanded countless battles, and established outstanding military exploits on the battlefield. Today, let's take a look at the most outstanding Mongolian warriors and see if their legendary lives are worthy of our recognition and admiration.
A pioneer in expanding territory
In 1162 AD, a boy named Temujin was born into a poor nomadic family on the Mongolian plateau. He suffered all kinds of hardships since he was a child, and when he was 9 years old, his father was killed by the enemy, leaving only his mother and a few younger siblings in the family. Temujin was a brave warrior from an early age, and at the age of 13 he killed his enemies with his own hands to avenge his father.
Over the years, Temujin, with his superior wisdom and martial arts, gradually united the surrounding tribes, and in 1206 he was proclaimed "Genghis Khan", beginning his great cause of unifying Mongolia. Genghis Khan led the elite cavalry and conquered the Western Liao, Western Xia, Jin Dynasty and other countries, and finally unified the entire Mongolian Plateau.
In 1211, Genghis Khan launched a decisive attack on the Kingdom of Jin. In this battle, he personally led the main force to the Central Plains and quickly captured Datong, Kaifeng and other important towns. In 1215, the Jin Dynasty fell to the capital of Shangjingzhong, and the Jin Dynasty ceased to exist.
Genghis Khan did not stop there, and he made two more expeditions to the west, sweeping through Central Asia and Eastern Europe, expanding his territory into the Baltic Sea. In 1227, when Genghis Khan led his army to conquer Western Xia, he was unfortunately killed. He made great achievements in his life, established the Mongol Empire across Asia and Europe, and was respected by later generations as "a generation of Tianjiao".
Genghis Khan was not only a god of war, but also a statesman and reformer. He promulgated the Mongol Code, established a unified Mongolian script, and pursued a policy of freedom of religion and belief. Many of his systems and ideas have had a profound impact on later generations.
A new generation like no other
Jebe was originally a member of the Besuti tribe, a nomadic tribe that lived in the Altai Mountains. As a young man, Jebe was already a great archer, and his archery skills were superb, and he was called the "Sharpshooter".
After Genghis Khan unified the Mongolian Plateau, the Besuti tribe refused to submit, so they were conquered by the Iron Hoof. In this war, Jebe showed his skills, and Genghis Khan was impressed by his marksmanship. Eventually, the Besuti tribe was completely conquered, and Jebe surrendered to Genghis Khan and became one of his fierce generals.
Since then, Jebe has followed Genghis Khan in the southern and northern wars, and has established countless military exploits. In 1211, he led his cavalry to conquer Juyong Pass, an important town of Jin, opening the door to the Central Plains for the Mongol army. In 1216, Jebe was ordered to conquer Western Liao, and beheaded Qu Chulu, the son of the Sun Khan of the Western Liao Tribe, and Western Liao ceased to exist.
In 1219, Genghis Khan personally led a large army west to Central Asia, and Jebe accompanied him on the expedition. During this expedition, Jebe performed many miracles, and his marksmanship terrified countless enemy troops. In 1223, Jebe personally led the vanguard army to sweep through Europe, conquering Rus' and other countries, and making great achievements for the expansion of the Mongol Empire.
Due to his outstanding military achievements, Jebe was listed as the head of the famous "Four Mastiffs" of the Mongol Empire, which refers to the four fierce generals under Genghis Khan. In 1224, Jebe died of illness on his way back to the age of sixty-five.
Jebe was loyal and brave all his life, especially his marksmanship, which was a masterpiece. He used his marksman skills to perform many miracles on the battlefield, and can be described as one of the most outstanding marksmen in the Mongol Empire.
Outstanding performance of rising stars
Uliang Hetai was the eldest son of the famous Mongol general Subutai. Legend has it that he received rigorous military training from an early age, learned the art of riding archery, and learned a lot of military strategies from his father.
In 1233, Wuliang Hetai was only in his early 20s, and he accompanied the army to Liaodong as a pioneer. In this battle, he took the lead in attacking the city and finally destroying the Great True Kingdom. Because of his outstanding achievements, Wuliang Hetai became famous.
In 1235, the Mongol Empire made its second expedition to the west, and Uliang Hetai once again set out as a vanguard. On Polish territory, he led 8,000 cavalry against 20,000 Dutch-German troops, and finally won a great victory. This battle further demonstrated the commander-in-chief talent of Wuliang Hetai.
In 1252, Wuliang Hetai followed Kublai Khan to conquer the Dali Kingdom in Yunnan. After Kublai Khan returned, Wuliang Hetai took over as commander and captured Duan Xingzhi, the lord of Dali, and since then Dali has also submitted to the Mongol Empire.
In 1258, Uliang Hetai made another expedition to Vietnam and defeated the local Luqing Dynasty. The following year, he personally led a large army to attack the Southern Song Dynasty, fought thousands of miles, and finally annihilated 400,000 Song troops, which can be described as a brilliant record.
Throughout Wuliang Hetai's life, he participated in countless battles and never suffered defeat. Whether it is attacking cities and plundering land, or fighting head-on, he is at ease, which can be called the "ten thousand inappropriate" of the Mongol Empire. His martial prowess and commanding skills made great achievements for the Mongol Empire.
The outstanding contribution of the Han generals
Guo Kan was born in a family of generals and received rigorous military training since he was a child. His father, Guo Yankui, was a famous general in the Jin Dynasty, and Guo Kan was taught by his father's words and deeds since he was a child.
In 1235, at the age of 18, Guo Kan went on an expedition to the Western Regions as a pioneer. In this expedition, he conquered the city and made great achievements, and made great contributions to the expansion of the Mongol Empire.
In 1253, the Mongol Empire's third expedition to the west, Guo Kan once again set out as a vanguard. He led the cavalry first, swept through Central Asia, and conquered more than 100 cities. In this expedition, Guo Kan annihilated the famous "Assassin Cult" assassination organization in Persia at that time.
In 1258, Guo Kan continued westward and came to the city of Baghdad. Here, he conquered hundreds of cities and eventually captured Baghdad, thus completely destroying the Abbasid dynasty, which had a history of more than 500 years.
Subsequently, Guo Kan led his army westward, marching into Syria, Egypt and other places. Everywhere he went, he attacked countless cities and conquered more than 700 cities in his lifetime. Guo Kan's expeditionary force fought all over the entire Eurasian continent.
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In this expedition, Guo Kan's martial bravery and commander-in-command talent are admirable. He has peerless martial arts, is a good commander, and has repeatedly performed miraculous feats. The conquered people even called him "the general of the Eastern Heavens, and the man of God". After returning to Mongolia, Guo Kan has been serving in the imperial court and worshipping Prime Minister Zuo. He was loyal throughout his life and made great achievements for the Mongol Empire, and can be described as an outstanding representative of the Han generals.