Even the Armenian historian Hayton of Corycus, the most enthusiastic advocate of Western-Mongol collaboration, freely admitted that the Mongol leadership was not inclined to listen to European advice.
Bahkan sejarawan Armenia Hayton dari Corycus, promotor kolaborasi Barat-Mongol yang paling antusias, dengan bebas mengakui bahwa kepemimpinan Mongol cenderung tidak mendengarkan usulan Eropa.