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This book tells the story of Xuanzang, who visited famous teachers after becoming a monk, traveled to the West to seek Dharma, returned to China after completing his studies, and wrote the story of his journey to the West as "The Records of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty". With the support of Emperor Taizong and Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, Xuanzang organized a translation field and took advantage of his linguistic advantages in both Chinese and Sanskrit to translate more than 70 Buddhist scriptures and more than 1,000 volumes, ushering in a new era in the history of Buddhist scripture translation. Xuanzang's journey to the west made important contributions to ancient China's cultural exchanges and the absorption of foreign cultures.

This book uses the Tuolei family as a clue to tell the history of the succession of Khans in the Mongolian Empire, the dynasty's western expedition and the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty. The story in the first volume begins with the issue of Genghis Khan's appointment as heir apparent. As Genghis Khan abandoned the traditional Mongolian system of "younger sons guarding the stove", Tolei and his descendants were excluded from being the successors to the throne. But Tuo Lei had the merit to become a king. In the end, he was poisoned by King Khan because of his superior achievements. Tuolei's descendants grew and grew stronger under the watchful eye of King Khan, and gradually approached the throne of Khan... The story of the second volume begins with Meng Ge's succession to the throne. Meng Ge's suspicion and Kublai Khan's bravery and prowess in fighting once made the relationship between the two brothers tense. However, Kublai Khan's forbearance and retreat and Meng Ge's sudden death brought history to a new era - the era of Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan's victory in the battle for the throne gave him the capital to conquer the Southern Song Dynasty and establish the Yuan Dynasty. He is a hero on horseback, but not a wise king who governs the world. Whether it was financial policy, people's livelihood, or military affairs, the Yuan Dynasty he established had an undercurrent of decline under the appearance of strength and peace...