"Semetey" in prose

Semetei. First Encounters with Enemies. Part - 2

After Muradyl's death, the remaining Chinese could not resist and fled. The entire numerous enemy army was ruthlessly slaughtered. Semetey, Bakay, Kulchoro, and Kanchoro let the captured horses into their herds and continued their journey towards their ails. The bullet that hit Semetey from Konurbay lodged in his bone. While fighting Muradyl, in the heat of the moment he did not feel the pain of the wound. When the battle ended and the heroes had traveled some distance, clots of black

05.05.2024, 13:42

"Semetey" in prose

Semetey. First Encounters with Enemies. Part - 1

Konurbay ordered his army to prepare for the campaign, warning that anyone who did not follow his orders would have their heads removed. There were no disobedient among his orders. Out of fear of him, the entire population began to prepare. Meanwhile, Konurbay decided that he needed to see Semetey at least once himself, to weigh his own strength, and if it turned out that he could handle him alone, one-on-one, he would not gather his troops. If, however, it proved too much for him alone, he

26.03.2024, 14:26

"Semetey" in prose

Semetey. The War of Semetey with Konurbay. The Campaign to Beidzhin. Part - 3

While they were riding, he kept recalling the campaign of Manas, showing where they had stopped for the night and telling where and with whom they had fought. When they approached a certain pass, Bakai stopped and said:

03.02.2024, 12:47

"Semetey" in prose

Semetey. The War of Semetey with Konurbay. The Campaign to Beijin. Part - 2

Once, while on the road, Bakai looked ahead and fancied that Manas, Almambet, and Chubak were riding at the head of the group. Lost in thought, he began to ponder: "Am I really seeing these lions before me, or is it just an illusion?" Upon closer inspection, he saw that it was Semetey, Kulchoro, and Kanchoro. They resembled their fathers Manas, Almambet, and Chubak so closely that it seemed as if their fathers' skins had been taken off and put on their children. Bakai was very

23.04.2023, 14:34

"Semetey" in prose

Semetey. The War of Semetey with Konurbay. Expedition to Beidzhin. Part - 1

No more people remained who could oppose Semetey; he defeated all his enemies, married Aichurek, and became khan instead of his father Manas. The time came when he began to govern the people independently, encountering no resistance. One night, Manas appeared to Semetey in a dream and said:

21.03.2023, 16:31

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Semetei. The Death of Chinkodjo and Toltoy. Part - 2

When Toltoy’s wound healed, he began to consult with Chinkodjo. Sitting together, they reasoned as follows: - Akhun-khan will not voluntarily give us Aichurek, so let’s send our numerous army into battle. We will kill Akhun-khan, bind Adjibai and Tyumenbai by their necks like slaves, and take all their girls and young women, led by Aichurek, as spoils. If the Afghans dare to resist, we will wipe them out to the last one, destroy their homes, turn their city into a desert, and leave not a stone

04.03.2023, 12:52

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Semetei. The Death of Chinkodjo and Toltoy. Part - 1

Kulchoro, upon learning of Toltoy’s departure, mounted Taiyburul, donned the semetey akolpok, and, taking his syrnayzu, galloped to meet the groom. He waited a long time for the enemy to appear and finally, without dismounting, leaned on his spear and fell asleep. Feeling Toltoy's approach, Taiyburul began to stomp his hooves on the ground and neigh, but Kulchoro still did not wake up. His sleep only ended when Taiyburul bit him. Awakening, Kulchoro first got angry at his horse, then

19.12.2022, 15:11

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Semetei. Semetei's Trip to Aychurek. Part - 2

Let Semetey, exercising the right of a bridegroom, lie in the palace of Aichurek. Leaving him in peace, we will move on to the story of Chinkodjo and Toltoy. *** Ajibai, Aichurek's brother, was known for his remarkable eloquence, but he was a coward. Tyumenbai, another brother, was not eloquent, but he was brave.

10.11.2022, 16:53

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Semetey. Semetey's Journey to Aichurek. Part - 1

After that, Semetey set off on his journey. Driving fourteen horses before him and taking with him the sons of twenty-five khans, accompanied by Kulchoro and Kanchoro, he rode in search of Akshumkar to the city of Akhun-khan. They traveled without stopping day or night, and when they approached the borders of Akhun-khan's lands, they stopped at one place to rest. After resting, Semetey took the spyglass left by the gray-maned Manas and began to survey the lands of Akhun-khan and the

26.09.2022, 18:49

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Semetey. The Marriage of Semetey to Aychurek. The Quarrel of Semetey with Chinkodjo. Part - 2

At that time, Konurbay was already ninety-five years old, but he was brave, strong, and daring, all of which she liked about him. She was only troubled by the fact that he was of such advanced age. - If he were twenty-five or thirty years old, - she thought, - despite the fact that he is a kapyr, I would marry him to take revenge on Chinkodjo and Toltoy.

05.09.2022, 10:32

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Semetey. The Marriage of Semetey to Aichurek. The Quarrel of Semetey with Chinkodjo. Part - 1

When Kulchoro, the son of Almambet, turned twelve years old, and Kanchoro, the son of Chubak, turned fourteen, their strength was such that they could not find enemies to fight or even a mountain to lean on. Semetey called both of them, as well as Bakay, Sary-khan, and Ormon-khan, and said to them:

27.07.2022, 20:22

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Semetey. The Escape of the Forty Crows to China.

Among the forty choro, there were both smart and foolish, brave and cowardly. One day, gathering together, they began to discuss among themselves: - In the times of Manas, we defeated our enemies, but the glory went to Manas. Manas was no braver than us, yet we were his warriors and obeyed him. Should we now submit to his son?

10.06.2022, 20:37

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Semetey. The Battle of Semetey with Abyke and Kyobesh

Kanikei, seeing and hearing everything that was happening, was immensely frightened and, crying loudly, began to speak to Semetey: - My dear orphan, as long as Abyke and Kyobesh are alive, Talas will not be our homeland, and the Kyrgyz will not be our people: they are not joking enemies. Therefore, look, prepare well for battle.

25.05.2022, 16:31

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Semetey. The Relocation of Semetey from Bukhara to Talas. Part 2

After the joyful wedding of Semetey, he took Chachykey with him, loading gold onto eighty red one-humped camels, handed the banner to Sara-khan, bid farewell to Temir-khan and Ismail, and set off on his journey. He rode on Taybuurul, with Akshumkar sitting on his arm, and along the way, he stopped to entertain himself with falconry using dogs. Seeing this beautiful procession, the ones traveling with him, Kanykey and Chiyyrdy, were immensely happy and said to each other:

13.05.2022, 17:20

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Semetey. The Move of Semetey from Bukhara to Talas. Part - 1

The relocation of Semetey from Bukhara to Talas. By this time, forty choro had returned home. They arrived just as this clash was taking place. Akylai came out to them and said: - You have seen much good from Manas. Therefore, if you want to please me, his former wife, take revenge on that worthless orphan Semetey, who beat Kyobesh without you and left, taking all our possessions. Please, avenge my grievance on this scoundrel!

28.04.2022, 19:53

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Semetei. Semetei's Trip to Talas. Part - 4

Semetey's trip to Talas. Part - 4 - When the mighty lion Manas died, - Abyke continued to speak, - Shigay-khan and Jamgyrchi spread false rumors that you, Bakai, wanted to take six thousand dzhambs and a thousand beaver skins from Tekekche-khan's son Ormonbek to give him Kanykey as a wife. Tell me yourself, did such rumors not exist? Not even thirty days had passed since Manas's death when great unrest began in Afghanistan and Hindustan, in the land of three khans. Wishing for

15.04.2022, 12:21

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Semetey. Semetey's Trip to Talas. Part - 3

Semetey's Journey to Talas. Part -3 Semetey took out clothes from his bag - a gift sent by Kanikey Burulcha on the occasion of Kuyachoro's birth, and handed them to the unfortunate sufferer. For Kulchoro, he had clothes that Kanikey had sewn for him. Bakai brought a gray mare, which they immediately slaughtered in memory of the deceased Almambet. Burulcha told them the whole story of Almambet's life - how he left the throne in Beidzhin and came to Manas. She told them how her

02.04.2022, 23:02

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Semetey. Semetey's Trip to Talas. Part - 2

Semetey's trip to Talas. Part - 2 There was this Belyokbay, a close friend of Manas, the chief over the forty cripples guarding Manas's treasury. He himself was a cripple, ugly in appearance. After Manas's death, Abike and Kyobesh beat Belyokbay and his forty cripples during the division of property and drove them into the mountains like dogs. Since then, he wandered in the mountains, living off hunting. That day, Belyokbay had a dream: he dreamed that Semetey had arrived.

21.03.2022, 13:12

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Semetey. Semetey's Trip to Talas. Part - 1

Semetey's Trip to Talas. For several days, without stopping day or night, Semetey traveled and reached the border of Kokand's domain. Here he remembered his mother's words, who warned him not to approach the city of Kokand and to go around it. Despite this, Semetey decided, "Whatever will be, will be," and rode straight through the city of Kokand.

25.02.2022, 12:34

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Semetey. The Childhood Years of Semetey. Part - 3

The Childhood Years of Semetey. Part - 3 The news that Semetey had returned in anger and was lying at the gates quickly reached the ears of Temir-khan and Ismail. Hearing this news, Temir-khan hurriedly ran to the place in fear. After slaughtering a calf, he began to persuade Semetey. But Semetey did not open his closed eyes and continued to lie still. Then Temir-khan and Ismail invited the mullahs, and they began to recite prayers for him, but Semetey still lay with his eyes closed.

15.02.2022, 21:27

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Semetey. The Childhood Years of Semetey. Part - 2

Childhood Years of Semetey. Part - 2 Semetey did not know that his father was Manas, his mother was Kanykey, and his homeland was Talas. Considering himself the son of Ismail, he enjoyed the khan's power and amusements. At this time, Chiyyrdy had reached the age of ninety-five. From old age, she had become weak, powerless, and a hunched old woman. She had never seen Semetey. From Kanykey, she had heard that he had become the khan of the city of Bukhara.

03.02.2022, 17:56

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Semetey. The Childhood Years of Semetey. Part - 1

Childhood years of Semetey. When Semetey grew up, he was completely unaware that Manas was his father, Kanikei was his mother, and Talas was his homeland. At the age of twelve, he was a wild and audacious boy. One day he beat up eighty hodjas and a hundred priests until they bled. The hodjas and priests he had beaten gathered and went to complain to Temir Khan, trying to slander Semetey before him, but Temir Khan did not listen to their complaints, executed many of them, and imprisoned the

05.01.2022, 22:40

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Semetey. Childhood and Youth of Semetey. The Escape of Kanikey to Bukhara. Part - 2

The Escape of Kanikey to Bukhara. Part - 2 A day passed, then another, after the departure of Bakay. Kanikey could not remain calm and decided to set off again. They traveled for a long time and finally approached a sacred place called Baiterek. There, both fugitives fell into a deep sleep, with Semetey lying between them. While they were sleeping, a female white argali approached them. Seeing Semetey, she struck her hoof against his cradle. The boy woke up from this, crawled out of the

22.12.2021, 18:57

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Semetey. Childhood and Youth of Semetey. The Flight of Kanakei to Bukhara. Part - 1

The Escape of Kanikei to Bukhara. When Manas died, Kёbёsh became the khan in his place, while his brother Abike and Adzhibai went to Hindustan and Afghanistan at that time to settle the quarrel of three khans. At that very moment, old Jakyp plotted something evil against Kanikei. One day he summoned all his children and angrily said to them:

12.12.2021, 13:06