Genghis: The Legend of the Ten

A lesser-known aspect of Genghis Khan’s life is that he would gather orphans from the aftermath of his battles and have his mother raise them. These adopted siblings eventually became his most devoted officials and advisors. Khan structured his Mongol army using a decimal system, organizing soldiers into units of 10 (“aravt”), 100 (“zuut”), 1,000 (“minghan”), and 10,000 (“tumen”), with each unit led by a commander who reported to the next higher unit. A 10-member “aravt” unit receives orders from Khan to find a skilled doctor residing in a forest. Along their journey, they come across an abandoned infant, who turns out to be the child of an enemy warrior. Despite having saved the child’s life, the enemy pursues them. As they protect the child from enemy attacks, the “aravt” members must also fulfill their mission. Their actions highlight the compassion and courage of the Mongol warriors as they approach the final confrontation.