Chapter 20 two

The continuous internal strife in the Western Chagatai Khanate became the beginning of various Khanates coveting or attacking Central Asia.In the 769th year of the Muslim calendar (about 1368), the attack from the Eastern Chagatai Khanate once again threatened the Afghan kingdom of Kusin. Hu Xin was terrified.He asked Timur for help, and asked the messenger to tell Timur that as a devout Muslim, he and Timur shared common beliefs and interests, and he believed that they had an obligation to unite to stop the half-idols from all over Ili. Worshiping Mongols came to plunder the holy places where they had lived for generations.

It was this that Timur was waiting for. He immediately generously declared to the envoy that he was moved by Hu Xin's compassionate heart, that he had always had such a plan, and even dreamed of peace. After saying this, Timur sent troops from Jieshi and joined forces with Huxin to drive out the Eastern Chagatai army who had invaded Kabul and Badak Mountain, and drove them out of the Hezhong area.Timur seemed to be faithfully fulfilling his duties as an ally, but his assistance clearly smacked of surveillance, interference, and threats.Hushin could not trust him and was anxious to consolidate his position in Afghanistan.

Hu Xin started to rebuild the inner city of Balihei. The black city of Bali is located in northern Afghanistan, about 120 miles south of the Amu Darya River.It is an ancient city, beautiful and rich, but it has been dilapidated after nearly a hundred years of war, and its prosperity is no longer the same. Timur regards Hu Xin's act of consolidating his strength as a provocation. Over the years, the separation and reunion between him and Hu Xin made him come to a conclusion, or a truth, that is, starting a business requires the help of everyone, but the world does not. There can only be one person to sit, and the person who sits in the world should be him.

It had to be him too. Timur said nothing, let alone declared war, until one day his army crossed the Amu Darya and suddenly appeared near Kundus and Badak Mountain. The arrival of the uninvited guests caught the lords of Kundus and Badak Mountain by surprise. In the end, they had to admit that Timur had the right to "visit" and "reside" Kundus and Badak Mountain. Kundusi and Badak Mountain were pacified, and Timur led the Xingsheng Division to Kabul.The lord of Kabul surrendered without a fight. So far, only the Black City of Bari, which is under construction in the inner city, is left in the territory that has been managed so hard for many years.

A few days later, Timur Chen Bing went to Heicheng in Bali. The defense battle of Bali Black City was different from the defense battle of Karsi City from the very beginning. Not only did Kuxin not have an advantage in the number of troops, but he was also inferior to Timur in terms of determination and momentum to defend the city.Moreover, the fall of Kundusi, Badakshan, and Kabul also deprived Barihei of foreign aid, all of which accelerated Kusin's defeat.After just ten days, Hu Xin surrendered to Timur in the besieged country. Timur received Hu Xin in his military tent. A pair of former in-laws, comrades-in-arms and rivals, in the six-year power struggle, one became the final victor, and the other became the eternal loser.Regarding the ending of fate, the loss and hidden pain it left for Hu Xin may be far greater than Timur's joy.

Hu Xin deduced that since he fell into Timur's hands, Timur would not let him go easily, so although he was unwilling, he was still ready to die. Unexpectedly, Timur's attitude towards him was not as he expected.Timur asked the guards to remove the bindings on Hu Xin, and asked him to sit in the honorable position on the right. When the guards served fruit wine, he began to talk to Hu Xin peacefully.He recalled all kinds of interesting experiences he had fighting side by side with Hu Xin, but he never mentioned the resentment in his heart when he was bullied by Hu Xin. Timur even graciously asked the guards to call Hanjar and Ogilvy over, saying that his sons should meet their uncle.

Only Hanjar came soon, but Ogilvy did not come because he was sleeping because of physical discomfort.Thinking of Yunna's resentment and difficulty, Timur could not but cherish his two sons, especially the eldest son.In fact, when Timur ended his wandering life and reoccupied Jieshi City to confront Prince Elias, he married two wives. At that time, Tuma had not yet appeared in his life.One of the two newly married wives later gave birth to a son, and Timur named his third son Miransha.But Timur was a stubborn and eccentric father. He never cared as much for his second and third sons as he did for his eldest son.

After marrying Tuma as his wife and making her his wife, Tuma gave birth to a daughter for Timur. The daughter was very beautiful, and Timur hoped that she would give birth to one or more sons for him. Not long after the guard left, he brought Jihanjar in front of Hu Xin. Sixteen-year-old Jihanjar has grown very tall and behaves like an adult.Careful people can see that his appearance is somewhat similar to that of his uncle Hu Xin.Curly hair and slightly tired eyes are the most distinctive features of the Harzhan family. The sensitive lips and square face are inherited from his mother and father respectively.These years, the relationship between Timur and Huxin has been cold, and the uncle and nephew rarely meet, let alone have any contacts, but this does not prevent Hanjar from being attached to his uncle.

After all, the uncle is the closest relative of the mother in the world. Only Hanjar saluted his uncle. Seeing his sister's flesh and blood, Hu Xin's indifferent heart was shaken, and tears welled up in his eyes.He sat down with a Hanjar beside him, rubbed his nephew's broad shoulders, and was unable to speak for a while. Only Hanjar stared at his uncle's depressed face, and he was not polite, but asked softly, "Uncle, are you okay?" Hu Xin wiped away tears and nodded.Whether he is good or bad, it is always good to see his nephew, and it seems to mean that Timur has truly and completely forgiven him.

Only Hanjar was silent for a moment, then asked again: "What's your plan for the next step?" This question came to Hu Xin's heart, he raised his head and looked at Timur, who seemed to be waiting for his answer with piercing eyes. "I want to make a pilgrimage to Mecca." Almost without thinking, the wish that had been in his heart for a long time blurted out. Timur and Jihanjar glanced at each other, obviously, they were not particularly surprised by Huxin's request.After a short pause, Timur asked gently, "When are you going to leave?" "tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" Timur pondered for a moment. "is it not OK?" "No. I haven't had time to tell you that Hanjar is going to get married next month. I originally wanted you to attend his wedding before leaving." "Really? Only Hanjar is getting married? Which family's girl?" "Her name is Hanzedai, and she is two years younger than Hanjar. You should still have an impression of this child." "Ah, of course, of course, her father was of your kind and was very loyal to you. Let me see, by the way, I saw her a few times when Hanzadai was little, and I remember, she was a very delicate girl , although she is young, she is very assertive in dealing with people and things. Unfortunately, I haven't seen her for several years. Does she look more beautiful now?" "It is indeed more beautiful." "If that's the case, she's a good match for Jihanjar. But Jihanjar, what do you think? Do you really like this girl?" Only Hanjar's young, handsome square face blushed slightly.Hanzadai's mischievous appearance flashed in his mind. When they were young, the game she played most often was to take a small grass stick and stuff it into his nostrils while he was asleep. It was so itchy that she sneezed, but she fled away with a smile.They grew up together, and he has always been in love with this beautiful and funny girl. Jihanjar's expression said everything, Hu Xin felt relieved, took a jade bracelet from his wrist, and handed it to Jihanjar. "Only Hanjar, although I can't attend your wedding, my heart will bless you. Please give this jade bracelet to Hanzadai on my behalf, and tell her that it is a gift from my uncle and also from my mother. Gift." Only Hanjar responded meekly: "Yes, uncle." On the same day, Kuxin refused to eat with Timur. When Timur sent Jahanjar and guards to send him back to his residence, he asked Timur, "Do you really agree to my pilgrimage to Mecca?" Timur asked back, "Why not?" "It's not your style to spare your enemies." "Yes, I will never let my enemies go easily, but you are an exception." "why?" "It's okay to tell you. Because when Yunna was dying, I promised her that if one day you were defeated by me, I would forgive you. So, you don't have to be grateful to me. You just need to remember that it belongs to Yunna. It's enough that the soul protects you." "I will remember. But... I have to say, thank you. Not for your forgiveness to me, but for your keeping your promise to Yunna. Besides, I am more concerned about whether you Did you make another guarantee?" "you mean……" "The area in the middle of the river is yours. You will become the real master of the Western Chagatai Khanate, and you will become the king. Of course, if it were me, I would become the Khan." "I see. Yes, I promised her, only Hanjar is my successor." "You won't break your promise because of the woman you love?" "I will not break my promise because of Tuma. If she tries to become a woman who wants to interfere with me, she will no longer be favored and respected by me." "Cheer up! It's a man! Now, I won't hold any grudges for being defeated by you. My heart and soul are at peace. Tomorrow, let Hanjar alone take me out of the city." "If you wish so, of course no problem." The conversation between Huxin and Timur ended here, and this was their last conversation.The next day, Husin set off for Mecca, but Hanjar sent him out of the city.After that, Timur never saw Husin again, and a year later, Husin died of illness in a small town near Mecca.