Chapter VII: The Last Campaign After Genghis Khan's break, where he spent a few summers entertaining philosophers and artists, Genghis was finally ready to leave home again, this time forever. As he was marching out, there was contention between his army and his family. His eldest son Jochi, his bastard son, was protested against by other men for the heir to the throne. Genghis always treated him equally, though and paid this no mind. Jochi also never showed this with his actions. He was a fearless and enthusiastic leader on the battlefield. Where he and Genghis differed so much was the public slaughtering. Jochi contested it, whereas Genghis considered it necessary.