Genghis Khan wanted to preserve the lives of others, he killed and tortured many people, but he did so however, once he conquered a group of people he allowed them to enjoy religious freedom and keep their lives as they were before for their loyalty. His armies were on a mission and that mission was to capture and gain as much land as possible because by 1220 the Mongols had captured around 23 different cities. Their mission was also to destroy those who did not submit and to accept those who