Since Jochi and Chagatai have already decided, then, in all likelihood, one cannot refuse. I agree. It is not easy for me to sit on the throne of our father-Khan, though, a throne which he built from scratch, defending it in battles for forty years. Only one concern pesters me – that the next generation which has risen from us does not shrink. According to the saying, ‘wrap it in grass – the cow will turn away, wrap it in meat – the dog will turn away,’ I hope it does not become worthless. God forbid this to happen. GENGHIS KHAN: From the subjects of Ogedei, perhaps a worthless generation may be born, but from me this next generation has birthed one brisk son. So, my youngest, Tolui, for some reason you are silent. Do you have something to say? TOLUI: It is more convenient for me to be next to my brother whom Jochi and Chagatai raised. I want to serve him with faith and honour. What he will forget, then I will remind, If he takes a nap, then I will wake up. I will click a cry, then become a voice, If he joins races, I will be his whip. I will be a travel companion, I will be a bat in forays too. GENGHIS KHAN: You don’t pass for any of your older siblings, instead picking up from the upbringing of your grandmother. My grown up Tolui, achieve your goals. And you, Jochi and Chagatai, may all your dreams come true. Everyone approaches and congratulates Ogedei. Borte kisses him on the face. BORTE: Not everyone who has sat on the throne found happiness. How long this happiness will stay with you and not fly away depends on you. After all, happiness is not a moth that sits on every head it meets; it sits only on the worthy. Let power exist with happiness and let happiness exist with power. Be it a harmony you will carry with you. GUARD: Great Kagan, Noyan Korshi asks permission to enter. GENGHIS KHAN: What’s with him? Let him come. Korshi enters. Confusion is on everyone’s faces. GENGHIS KHAN: What brings you here today? KORSHI: The entire ambassadorial delegation sent to Otrar was exterminated by Kadyr Khan, every single one of them.
GENGHIS KHAN: What did you say? How dare he? All present,
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