Chapter V: The War With The Golden Emperors Genghis became so famously feared that it was common for tribes to surrender in advance or when his army reached their camps. He conquered lots of land with no casualties. In 1207-1209 they were raiding for explorative purposes when Genghis received many gifts from tribes all around the steppes to show their loyalty to him. He was offered lots of daughters as wives and lots of army men.