5 Power Struggle

Chapter 4 Power Struggle Jamuka's people were animal herders, not lowly hunters like Temujin. They lived on the open grassland where their sheep, goats, and other livestock could graze. For the first time, Temujin's people enjoyed a steady diet of milk, cheese, and meat. They grew strong, and they were truly part of a tribe. Jamuka wanted to unite all the warring Mongol clans of the steppe into one, powerful

贾木卡的人是放牧动物的人，而不是像铁木真那样卑微的猎人。 他们住在开阔的草原上，他们的绵羊、山羊和其他牲畜可以在那里吃草。 铁木真的人民第一次享受到了牛奶、奶酪和肉类的稳定饮食。 他们变得强壮起来，他们真正成为了一个部落的一部分。 Jamuka想要将草原上所有交战的蒙古部落统一为一个强大的部落

tribe. Temujin wanted the same thing. As Jamuka's anda, Temujin enjoyed a position of power within the clan. He was always at Jamuka's side, helping him and learning from him. But after a year and a half, Jamuka began treating Temujin more like a little brother than an equal. One night, he told Temujin to camp alongside the river, where the sheep and goats could graze. Jamuka would camp on the steppe with the horses, cows, and camels. This was an insult. Borte became angry. She told Temujin that Jamuka had grown tired of them. They should leave Jamuka's tribe. Whoever else wished to leave could join them. That's just what Temujin did. One night when Jamuka stopped to camp, Temujin's group kept moving. Some people deserted Jamuka to go with them. They marched all night.

部落。铁木真也有同样的想法。 作为Jamuka的anda，铁木真在氏族中享有权力地位。 他总是在贾穆卡身边，帮助他，向他学习。 但一年半后，Jamuka开始把铁木真当成一个小弟弟，而不是一个平等的人。 一天晚上，他让铁木真在河边扎营，让绵羊和山羊在那里吃草。 贾穆卡带着马、牛和骆驼在大草原上扎营。 这是一种侮辱。波特生气了。 她告诉铁木真，Jamuka已经厌倦了他们。 他们应该离开贾穆卡的部落。 谁要是愿意离开，就可以加入他们。 铁木真就是这么做的。 一天晚上，当Jamuka停下来扎营时，铁木真的队伍继续前进。 有些人抛弃了贾穆卡和他们一起去。 他们行军了一整夜。

Jamuka did not pursue Temujin, but over the next two decades, the two became bitter enemies. Over the years, Temujin gained more followers, and three more sons: Chaghatai, Ogodei, and Tolui.

Jamuka没有追求铁木真，但在接下来的二十年里，两人成了死敌。 多年来，铁木真得到了更多的追随者，又有了三个儿子：察合台、五台台和土瑞。

Unlike other tribal leaders, Temujin rewarded positions of power to men based on their ability rather than their family ties. His servant Jelme and friend Boorchu became close advisers. His younger brother Khasar was in charge of security. One summer day in 1189, Temujin summoned his followers to a meeting at Blue Lake. Here, he was named the leader of the Mongols. But Jamuka still had many followers of his own.

与其他部落首领不同，铁木真人根据个人能力而不是家庭关系来授予权力。 他的仆人耶尔梅和朋友布尔朱成了亲密的顾问。 他的弟弟卡萨负责安全。 1189年夏天的一天，铁木真召集他的追随者在蓝湖开会。 在这里，他被任命为蒙古人的领袖。 但贾穆卡仍然有很多追随者。

Temujin sent word to his powerful ally, Toghril. He promised that he was not going to challenge Toghril's authority. He wished only to unite the Mongols under one leader, and that the Mongols would remain subservient to the Kereyid. Toghril was pleased that someone was challenging Jamuka's growing power. Jamuka became angry at this news. He attacked Temujin's camp. Temujin and his men escaped to the mountains. While they hid, Jamuka returned to Temujin's camp. Mongols had always preferred to hunt and fight by shooting arrows from far away. They avoided hand-to-hand combat whenever possible. But Jamuka beheaded one of Temujin's followers and tied the head to the tail of a horse. Then, he boiled seventy of Temujin's followers alive.

铁木真捎话给他强大的盟友托格里尔。 他保证不会挑战托格里尔的权威。 他只希望将蒙古人统一在一个领袖之下，蒙古人将继续臣服于凯里伊德。 Toghril很高兴有人在挑战Jamuka不断增长的力量。 Jamuka听到这个消息很生气。 他袭击了铁木真的营地。 铁木真和他的部下逃到了山里。 在他们躲藏的时候，Jamuka回到了铁木真的营地。 蒙古人一直喜欢从远处射箭来打猎和战斗。 他们尽可能避免肉搏战。 但Jamuka斩首了铁木真的一个追随者，并把他的头绑在马尾上。 然后，他活活煮了70个铁木真的追随者。