The Nāṣirī Generations 288.2.5

288.2.5

Again, in 1254 A.D. [652 H., which commenced on the 20th Feby. 1254], the Chinese writers state that “Mengko” again assembled the Princes and Grandees at the source of the river Onon, made many new regulations, and ordered the commanders of troops in China to lay in great magazines of provisions in such parts of Ho-nan as had walled cities. Hitherto the Mughals had only made incursions into Sew-chwen to pillage, and had often to retreat, subsistence [as in Kubilae's case, to which this evidently refers], and “Mengko” directed the general Wang-te-chin to rebuild several towns, and lay in stores of provisions. In 1256 A.D. [the beginning of Rajab, the seventh month of the year 654 H.], another great feast was held, and “Mengko” received the homage of all the Princes of his house.