Good stuff Monk! How many turns has that taken you? I find with SS6.1 a slower approach is generally best, considering the effects of supply and whatnot on morale. Although... gold chevrons troops probably wont notice the difference lol.

I've never tried a Mongol campaign myself, although reading the Conqueror series by Conn Iggulden has definately sparked a strong interest in doing one! What are they like financially? With 4 cavalry based stacks are they not rolling in debt by the time you get a small (~5 settlement) khan-dom going?