In the 13th century, the Mongols used to deploy vanguard troops before engaging in battles. In ea... more In the 13th century, the Mongols used to deploy vanguard troops before engaging in battles. In early Mongolian sources, the terms “Alginci” and “Manglai” were often used to refer to these vanguard forces. While academic circles commonly translate these words as “pioneer” without much deliberation, it's important to note that these troops had distinct characteristics and functions that didn't entirely align with the concept of vanguard in Chinese. Furthermore, as the Mongolian Empire expanded its territory, the meaning of its vanguard forces has also changed.
It is generally believed that the death of Zhuguyu, a Mongolian ambassador, in 1224 was the direc... more It is generally believed that the death of Zhuguyu, a Mongolian ambassador, in 1224 was the direct cause of the Mongolian Khan Ögedei’s attack on Goryeo in 1231. However, materials show that there were other reasons for the Mongolian expedition. Zhuguyu is the envoy of Genghis Khan’s brother, Otchigin. The princes represented by Otchigin had once negotiated with Koryeo in parallel with the Mongolian Great Khan. After 1231, the power of the left-wing princes gradually withdrew from Mongol-Goryeo interaction, and up to the time of Kublai Khan, the Mongolian Khan completely controlled Mongol-Goryeo interaction.
In the 13th century, the Mongols used to deploy vanguard troops before engaging in battles. In ea... more In the 13th century, the Mongols used to deploy vanguard troops before engaging in battles. In early Mongolian sources, the terms “Alginci” and “Manglai” were often used to refer to these vanguard forces. While academic circles commonly translate these words as “pioneer” without much deliberation, it's important to note that these troops had distinct characteristics and functions that didn't entirely align with the concept of vanguard in Chinese. Furthermore, as the Mongolian Empire expanded its territory, the meaning of its vanguard forces has also changed.
It is generally believed that the death of Zhuguyu, a Mongolian ambassador, in 1224 was the direc... more It is generally believed that the death of Zhuguyu, a Mongolian ambassador, in 1224 was the direct cause of the Mongolian Khan Ögedei’s attack on Goryeo in 1231. However, materials show that there were other reasons for the Mongolian expedition. Zhuguyu is the envoy of Genghis Khan’s brother, Otchigin. The princes represented by Otchigin had once negotiated with Koryeo in parallel with the Mongolian Great Khan. After 1231, the power of the left-wing princes gradually withdrew from Mongol-Goryeo interaction, and up to the time of Kublai Khan, the Mongolian Khan completely controlled Mongol-Goryeo interaction.
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