Kublai Khan was different and smart and he knew that to hold to the reigns power, he had to
He appoint his extended family, Kinsmen and people that would not betray his trust.
He had just replaced his father Genghis Khan and knew that something needed to be done superiorly and differently if he is to hold on to the vast empire that he is a leader of so he structures an administrative style cabinet that would remain loyal and faithful and still follow his command and it paid off as he is said to have establish Yuan dynasty afterwards.