Chapter 6 Section 6 Temujin called "Khan"

Temujin gradually grew from a child to a heroic young man. His brothers had learned how to do housework, so Yuelun's mother decided to let Temujin go to Hongji Sanbu to marry Borte.After the wedding, Borte came to Temujin's home with a beautiful and gorgeous black fur as a gift for his mother-in-law, Yuelun, and was warmly received.At this time, Borshu, who had helped Temujin regain his lost horse and shared weal and woe, also came to seek refuge with Temujin and became Temujin's most intimate companion and friend.It didn't take long for an unexpected war to befall Temujin.The large force that came to attack Temujin's camp was the Mierqi tribe in the northwest.Since Temujin's mother, Yuelun, was robbed by his father Yesugei when Merqi was married, Mierqi's attack was mainly to avenge the robbery of his wife in the past.So they plundered and snatched Borte and returned to the teacher.The sudden attack of Mierqi was like a bolt from the blue that deeply shocked Temujin. He realized that with his current strength, he could not survive in the troubled times, but had to have a large army.At that time, the only way was to form "Anda", "father and son" or "Huda" (in-laws), implement political alliances, expand power by uniting one's allies, and carry out plunder or self-defense.Temujin thought of two people, they were An Da of the two generations of Temujin and his son.One is Hantuo Hanlinle, king of the Kelei tribe, who once formed an answer with Ye Sugai.The other is Jamuhe, the leader of Zhatalan clan.Jamuka lived with Temujin in his childhood, and the two had a very good relationship. Temujin exchanged tokens with Jamuka twice, and they got married.According to Mongolian customs, these two people should help Temujin in distress.First, Temujin took the sable fur that Borte had given to Yuelun, presented it to Wang Han, and worshiped Wang Han as his adoptive father, and told what happened to Borte.Wang Han was overjoyed, and immediately agreed to help Temujin, summoned the old Yasugai Ministry that had been lost, and returned it to Temujin.

At the same time, he ordered Heqier and Belgutai to rescue Jamuka, and told him Wang Han's opinion. Jamuka also fully agreed to their request, expressing that he would wipe out the Mierqi tribe and rescue Borte. lady.From then on, Temujin united with the powerful Kelei and Zadaran tribes. Jamuka was familiar with the situation of the Mierqi people and served as the commander-in-chief of this war.Wang Han did not violate his previous promise and sent 20,000 troops; Jamuka lived up to Anda's friendship and also sent 20,000 troops; Temujin was weaker, with only 10,000 horses.Therefore, the three groups of people, according to the agreed time and marching route, took advantage of the night to trek across mountains and rivers, and suddenly descended on Mierqiren's camp from all directions.Tuohituoa, the leader of the Mier beggars, woke up from his dream and fled in a hurry.Taking advantage of the victory, the coalition forces pursued and captured a large number of women and belongings from the Mierqi tribe.Borte's Mierqi husband was very frightened, and left Borte to escape from the darkness alone.Temujin had no intention of plundering, and shouted Borte's name everywhere on the battlefield, but found Borte and his maid Huoahechen in a car.The husband and wife reunited after a long absence, filled with grief and joy, and were too excited to speak.When Wang Han and Jamuka learned that Temujin and his wife were reunited, they stopped chasing and killing each other, and ordered their teachers one after another.

During this war, the Temujin brothers also picked up a boy named Qu Chu. After returning, he was adopted by Yue Lun's mother. When he grew up, he became a famous Mongolian general and one of the "Four Heroes".After Bortie came back, she gave birth to her eldest son, Shuchi. "Shuchi" means guest in Mongolian.Although Temujin liked him very much and thought he was his own son, the later second son Chagatai, third son Okuotai, fourth son Tuolei, and relatives and friends all regarded Jochi as Mier begging for a seed, and made him a beggar for later generations. The dispute over the succession of the Mongolian Khan laid the groundwork.

As for whether Jochi is a descendant of Temujin, it is still an unsolved historical issue. The victory against the Mierqi made Temujin understand the importance of unity.He distributed all the victories he had captured to Wang Han and Jamuka.At the same time, a sumptuous banquet was held, and the friendship between them was reiterated twice, and they formed an alliance with Jamuka again: in the future, they will live and die together, share weal and woe, and love each other forever.And contracted with Jamu and was put to sleep.However, the alliance between Temujin and Jamuka was only to protect their respective interests from infringement, lacking a solid political foundation.At the same time, because Temujin's prestige among the Mongolian tribesmen is increasing day by day, and his power is growing day by day, Jamuka, who hopes to become the overlord of the grassland, is naturally wary of Temujin's eagerness to gather his tribe. Self-proclaimed, everything hinders.But Temujin, who is ambitious and ambitious, is naturally unwilling to live under the fence. "The two heroes do not stand side by side", the vowed relationship between An and Answer, could not stand the test of conflicts of real interests and finally parted ways and went their separate ways.Soon, Tiemuzhen led his generals and tribesmen to move back from the Jamuke camp in the middle reaches of the Hanan River to the former camp - the Sangguer River in the upper reaches of the Qilulian River, and set up camp in Kuokonawuer He lived as a pastor, and independently built his own palace tent - "Han Er".

Since the death of Khan Khan and Yesugai, the Mongols have lost a strong core of leadership, and the clans have begun to seek their own development. As a result, the power of the tribes has been offset, and their prestige has declined.The suffering of the war made people expect the emergence of a new hero who would become the overlord of the grassland and bring victory to the people.With the rise of Temujin, his courage as a statesman and strategist has gradually gained the respect and trust of more people.Although Jamuka is also a leader, his reputation is declining and he is not enough to take on this role.As a result, many of Jamuka's subordinates abandoned Jamuka and came from Temujin, and groups of heroes also came here admiringly.At the same time, a group of well-known nobles of the Qi tribe came here with their subjects because they were afraid of being annexed and wanted to gain more wealth through Temujin.Coupled with Huoerchi's prophecy, everyone's belief in Temujin became stronger and their support became more sincere.Under such circumstances, around 1183-1184, several important figures close to Temujin, Dalitai, Altan, Kuchar, Sacha Beki, etc. held a Kulitai meeting to promote Temujin’s Really sweat. "Secret History of Mongolia" records: "Li Temujin became the emperor, named Genghis."

As for the interpretation of the honorary title of "Genghis", it is even more different from person to person. It is generally believed that "Cheng" means big, and "Ji Si" means the biggest.In other words, "Genghis" is a false rumor of the Uighur language "Tenggis", which means "sea" and "ocean".In addition, there are other theories such as "Tianci", "Spirit of Light", "Emperor" and "Hehan".But there is no doubt that at this time Temujin had officially become the supreme leader of the Mongolian tribal alliance.

After Temujin took office, he immediately began to exert his authority and set about establishing and improving his own regime.Various official positions such as "Huoerchi", "Yunduchi" and "Boerchi" were established.He reused Na Ke'er and appointed his confidants Boershu and Zhe Lemi as the chief guards.Just as the "History of the Yuan Dynasty·Hundred Officials" said: no matter from production to life, from the army to the guards, from animal husbandry to handicrafts, there are special personnel in charge, and the Mongolian Khanate has initially taken the embryonic form of state power.At the same time, in order to continue to maintain friendship with the Kret, Temujin sent envoys to report to Wang Han that he was elected as Khan, and received Wang Han's support.Since then, Temujin's struggle history has begun a new chapter.