In order to maintain both the empire and the lavish lifestyle to which the Mongols had become accustomed, Ögödei eventually decided to go to war again ​ — but against lands not yet plundered.
Selleks et säilitada nii oma impeeriumit kui ka pillavat eluviisi, millega mongolid olid juba üsnagi harjunud, otsustas Ugedei taas sõtta minna, kuid seekord maade vastu, mida mongolid polnud veel rüüstanud.