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    We all know that Gwok Jing and Genghis Khan's youngest son, Prince Tolui, were anda brothers and great buddies throughout childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood, but how was Gwok Jing's relationship with the Khan's other three sons? From LOCH '82, Gwok Jing seemed to have good relations with Ogodei (second son) and was at least cordial with Chagahatai (third son), but Jochi (eldest son) always seemed openly hostile towards Gwok Jing.

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    Guo Jing was on good terms with Ogedei (the 3rd son), who was a genial chap liked by everyone, but neither Jochi nor Chaghatai much liked him. During the battle at the camp, both brothers were afraid after their capture, mindful of their past mistreatment of Guo Jing.

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    It seemed to me that Chagahatai was initially indifferent towards Gwok Jing, but came to appreciate him after the latter begged Genghis Khan to spare Chagahatai's and Jochi's lives after the two princes nearly killed each other. Jochi, on the other hand, seemed to dislike Gwok Jing even more after that; Jochi seemed to resent his father's putting so much value on a "Han dog."

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    It seemed to me that Chagahatai was initially indifferent towards Gwok Jing, but came to appreciate him after the latter begged Genghis Khan to spare his and Jochi's lives after the two princes nearly killed each other. Jochi, on the other hand, seemed to dislike Gwok Jing even more after that; Jochi seemed to resent his father's putting so much value on a "Han dog."
    From the end of chapter 36 - Expedition to the West. Jochi and Chaghatai had been fighting, but Guo Jing had separated and captured them.

    Jochi remembered when all of them were kids he had whipped Guo Jing
    half-dead. Chagatai also remembered he let his dogs loose and bite Guo
    Jing really bad. Both were afraid that Guo Jing would seek revenge; they
    sobered up immediately. They were also really scared that their father
    king would punish them severely.

    After capturing these two people Guo Jing thought that as an outsider he
    had interfered in this sibling rivalry; he was not sure if his action
    might result in disaster or good luck. He was thinking of discussing
    this matter over with Ogedei and Tuolei when suddenly he heard loud horn
    sound; amidst the flickering torches the Great Khan?s nine big banners
    came galloping fast.

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