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                                                       The Mongols Have Invaded China

              Genghis Khan and the Mongols have invaded China! After creating a massive empire  from Siberia to Tibet, Genghis Khan decided to further expand his empire to China.  Following two years of war on the border, the defenses broke and the Mongols entered China  in 1211.  The Mongols viciously attacked anyone who stood in their way, leaving behind a trail of destruction and chaos. The Chinese responded with a massive counterattack but the Mongols continued their path and left the armies destroyed. Although further attacks on the Mongols look unlikely to succeed, they still are being planned. At this rate, the Mongols are expected to conquer the capitol in a matter of months. However, there is some hope for China. So far the parts of China that the Mongols captured ( South China) is being plagued with rebellion by the people still loyal to Emperor Song. They have the best chance of defeating the Mongols  because of  their latest technological weapons including gunpowder, well bred horses, and  the new found flame throwers. They also have well- fed men, as well as a tactical advantage over the Mongols. South China is filled with rice patties and sometimes the water can rise up to your knees. Not only is this inconvenient, but the horses which are the main attack for the Mongols cannot be ridden through the rice paddies on horses,  meaning that the Mongols will have to pass on foot instead of on horseback with bows which is their greatest weapon.  Not only does this create a tactical advantage, it gives hope that China will survive these horrible attacks. But looking at the one hundred thousand well- manned, well trained Mongol army, one can wonder who will succeed even though Southern China has all of these advantages.

                The outcome does not look hopeful as the later conquests of the Xia dynasty, the Jin Dynasty, and the Unification of Mongolia have all happened by Genghis Khan, who is the leader of the Mongols, leading the attacks on China.  Many people are fleeing from the Capitol ( Dadu) to parts further away from the attacks.  Other attacks may be held on the already struggling China. Many other countries see these attacks as a distraction and are willing to attack when we seem weakest. China's  problems are mounting and are taking a toll on everyone from peasant, to the Emperor Himself.  In a few months time, we will know what the Gods have in store for China and her people.