Aztec Eternals

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The night gradually deepened, the bonfire in the main hall was a little smaller, and a slight chill infiltrated from the window, making people feel cold. If the intelligence officer felt something, he stepped forward and silently added some charcoal fire. The flames flickered and flickered in the hall.

The king looked at the huge wooden map, his fingers crossed the long river, and fell into a long thought.

There are three great rivers in the world of the Mexicas, connecting the plateau and the valley, connecting the mountains and the plains, and making the forests and rainforests smooth. In fact, in this era when there were no livestock carts and mountain roads, rivers were the only large-scale transportation channel, and the transportation lifeline that maintained the huge city-state alliance.

Avit's hand first rubbed the north. The so-called war is nothing more than a system of mountains and rivers, and soldiers use their lives. For the Mexicas, the war at the national level is primarily about the climate of mountains and rivers, secondly about the transportation of food, and finally the bravery and skill of the legion.

The Leman River is the largest river in the world. It flows from east to west and is about two or three thousand miles long. At the easternmost point of the river, it is connected to the capital city in the lake through an artificial canal that is dozens of miles long. Every step in this canal was carved with the lives of Tepanek people.

Afterwards, the Leman River traveled more than two hundred miles to the west, flowing through the city-states in western Mexica. Then the river continues westward, more than 300 miles along the way, forming a natural boundary. To the north is the Ottopan state of the Otomi people, and to the south is the northernmost state of Akambaro, of the Tarasco people. Here, the river branched off, passed through the narrow estuary, tens of miles to the southwest, and flowed into Lake Quetzeo, deep into the hinterland of the Tarasco people.

Arvet's strong fingers stayed long on Lake Quetzeo. After a while, he spoke slowly.

"Gilliam, the focus of the Northern Route Army should be here."

Gilliam looked at the location of Lake Quetzeo, which was connected to the river and the plain, and was in the heart of Tarasco, so he nodded his head.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The Northern Route Army needs to establish a foothold on the banks of the Leman River first, then open the mouth of the river and go all the way to Lake Quetzeo. As long as they land at the southernmost point of the lake, they are only two hundred miles away from the Patzcuaro Lake District."

The king pondered for a moment, thoughtful.

"Gilim, the north road relies on the big river to connect the capital. The transportation of food is convenient, in fact, it is more suitable for mobilizing the army than the south road."

Gilliam saluted deeply. He was prepared, and explained carefully at this time.

"Your Majesty, it has long been agreed that it should not be changed easily... There are four difficulties in the north road.

First of all, the most difficult thing is to completely defeat Tarrasco's navy. The Tarasco people are the people of the lake. They have militiamen who are good at water warfare and have a large number of boat divisions, which are no less than the alliance. In addition to the main force of the navy in Lake Quetzeo, they can also continue to recruit fleets from the Lake Chapala region in the west to quickly transport supporting warriors.

It is impossible to establish a stable food route if these fleets are not eliminated for a day. And how difficult it is to completely defeat the navy of Tarasco! Although His Highness claimed to invent gunpowder, there has been some progress recently. But what exactly this new weapon will do is still unknown. We cannot put the progress of the war on uncertainty! "

Listening to the intelligence officer's reply, Avit continued to listen with no expression on his face.

"Secondly, the second biggest difficulty is the fortress group of Tarasco Kingdom. Tarasco people know the importance of Quetseo Lake, and built a huge stone fort at the narrow tens of meters of river mouth to control The passage of the estuary. The estuary is completely within the range of the fort's bow, arrows and slings, and the fort must be conquered before it can go further.

On the south bank of the Leman River, there are also several stone fortresses and dozens of wooden camps, relying on each other for defense. And according to the latest news, on the north bank of the Leman, the Tarrascos have taken over your wooden camp and started to reinforce it with masonry. They are giving full play to the architectural effect of bronze tools.

In the end, even after conquering the fortress group and landing on the south bank of Lake Quetzeo and heading south, there is still a solid stone town, the fortress Huayamo, standing in front of Qin Congcan. "

The king nodded slightly. He looked at the intelligence officer and waited calmly.

Gilliam paused for a moment, organized a language session, and said aloud.

"Third, we still have to consider the attitude of the Otomi people. Although the Otomi people have ceased war with the Alliance, they are also hostile to the Tarrascos, and may even be used by the Alliance to a certain extent... However, no Doubt, the hearts of the Otomi people are extremely hostile and vigilant to the alliance!

Once the tens of thousands of the main force of the alliance are drawn to the banks of the Leman River, once again posing a huge threat to Ottopan City, the Otomi people are likely to change their attitude again and join forces with the Tarasco people. When the main force of the alliance fell into the castle complex on the south bank, facing the temptation to destroy the main force of Mexica in World War I, the Otomi people might backstab the alliance, cut off the food route, and lead to the failure of the Western Expedition.

Even if these threats are only speculation, the main force of the alliance cannot take such a huge risk. And as the monarch who has just succeeded to the throne, you must not fail in this enthronement war! Your brother is due to failure... This kind of risk... can be handed over to His Highness's partial teacher to bear..."

Avet's pupils contracted slightly. He lowered his eyes and reached out to hold the divine scepter beside him.

Gilliam bowed his head respectfully, and was meticulous even when the king was not looking at him.

"My lord, the last point is the attitude of the two states in the western part of the alliance. Trokan and Tepanica Pampang lost a lot in the last war. Thousands of warriors were damaged in the Otomi forest, and food was also lost. A large number of expeditions. This time the west expedition, I am afraid that the two states will not fully support...

Therefore, most of the food of the Northern Route Army still has to be shipped from the Texcoco Lake District, and the waterway along the way is nearly 500 miles. The South Route Army will start from the neighboring rich Raziko State, where food has been accumulated for several years, and a food route can be established nearby. Before the opening of the Sitaquaro State, the land transportation route was only more than 100 miles. In contrast, the northern river transport is not dominant. "

The king finally nodded earnestly. He paused for a moment and ordered in a deep voice.

"Gillim, inform Shilot of the above four points. Let him know the difficulties of conquest and prepare in advance."

The intelligence officer was stunned for a moment, then saluted solemnly and obeyed the will.

Afterwards, Avit's finger left from Lake Quetzeo and went westward along the mighty Leman River, entering the sea at Haleikeskbon, and beyond is the boundless West Sea. He paused slightly, there were only vaguely rumored small islands in the Western Ocean, where countless seabirds stayed.

The king's eyes turned again to the northeast of the capital, where the third largest river in the world, the Tempon River.

The Tempon River flows from the southwest to the northeast and is about a thousand miles long. Its starting point is the lake capital of Lake Texcoco, and a little north is the connecting Lake Hartokan. Immediately, the long river surged northward, passing through the northern city-states of the Mexicans, to the northernmost state of Hirotepec, and then turning northeast, through the state of Metztitlan, to the edge of the plateau.

Next, the long river descends abruptly, flows from the Mexica Plateau into the Vastek plains, and finally joins the East China Sea at Cuxica Pampang. Beyond the East China Sea is the myth of the Feathered Serpent Islands, and farther north, the rumored forest of boundless white disasters.

The king stretched out his hand, placed it in the place of the Vastek casually, and asked calmly.

"How are the Vasteks doing?"

Gillim thought for a moment and smiled.

"Herotepec has been dispatched, and the nobles have all made sacrifices. General Ocellol has replaced the city lord and sent troops to patrol the eastern frontier. The Vasteks have paid in full this year's tribute. According to the elder's instructions, the tribute There were also dozens of 'cubs of a huge horned quadruped beast'."

Hearing this, Avit suddenly became interested.

"The cubs of four-legged beasts? I heard that when they grow up, they can be as tall as one person and half as long? I heard the story of Shirott riding beasts. Can these giant beasts be ridden?"

Gilliam first nodded affirmatively, then shook his head clearly.

"Indeed. Your Majesty, according to the tamers of Vastek, these beasts can grow to great heights and run like thunder. But they are wild and hard to tame, and cannot be approached by strangers unless they are accompanied from childhood. Every spring, they There is also an unusually violent estrus period. Even if they are domesticated from a young age, they will not treat us as masters, but only as partners, and will not obey orders..."

Hearing this, Avit waved his hand.

"Since you can't ride it, put it in the zoo. Send someone to domesticate it first, and then try to see if it can be domesticated. By the way, send someone to take Alyssa to see these novel cubs, she should like it. Let me know. Sherlot. Remember he was interested in this beast and called it something 'buffalo'."

The intelligence officer should salute. The king continued to touch the map, thinking about the world.

In Kuksikapampang of the Vastek people, the Tempon River converges with another tributary that flows down from the mountains. Going westward against this tributary, you can reach Coahuila, which is populated by highland dogs.

"What's the trend of northern dog breeds?" Avit first looked at Coahuila, where there are many dog ​​breeds. Then he looked southwards, and below was the Otomi Pambon.

"It's halfway through February, and the weather is dry and cold. The dry season has been long, and the rainy season has not yet come. The northern desert is full of barrenness and yellowing. The Chichimeks lack food and are migrating south in waves. During last year's war, Austrian The Tommy people suffered heavy casualties, Palmsbon was burnt to scorched earth, and was also in the midst of a great famine. At this time, the warriors of Otomi were all shrunken to defend the city. The Chichimeks could not find food, and would Continue south."

Looking south from Palms, there is the northern border of the state of Hirotepec and the northernmost part of the actual control of the Mexica Union.

The king frowned, thinking seriously. On the banks of the Leman River, he was deeply impressed by the fearless canines.

"Gilliam, herald Ocellol. The Alliance allows him to recruit Otomi warriors. At the same time, order him to go north in time to sweep the canines going south, and prevent them from gathering too much. If there is a canine tribe willing to obey, It can also be included in the alliance and used as a precursor to the Western Expedition."

Having said this, Avit smiled indifferently.

"Since the Tarrascos can recruit canines, as consumables in the war, the more prosperous alliance can naturally. As for the specific number of canines recruited, when Shilot goes north, let him communicate with Ocello himself. ."

"Your Majesty, let His Royal Highness and the Northern Commander meet in private..."

Gilliam hesitated.

Avit glanced at the intelligence officer lightly and waved his hand.

"It doesn't matter. Coupled with Texcoco's reforms, there are only 6,000 people in Ocello's hands. What's more, with the high priest there, even if there is no order from the king, they will definitely meet in private..."

The king stopped and said nothing. Then, he pointed his finger to the south again, measuring the Tulsa River in the south inch by inch.

The Tulsas River in the south of the alliance is the second largest river in the world, winding from east to west for 2,000 miles. It originates from the Tlaxcala state of Tlaxcala in its easternmost point, where it irrigates fertile mountain valleys. There, the king's fingers stabbed heavily, as if stabbing the heart of the Tlaxcala League.

"How are the Tlaxcalans recently?" Sen Han's voice came, with the killing intent of the Mexicans for generations.

"Your Majesty, since you ascended the throne, the Tlaxcala armies have withdrawn from the border and have been disbanded one after another. At least until the autumn harvest, they will not gather in large numbers. However, when the main force of the alliance is marching west, the Tlaxcala people It is difficult to maintain long-term calm."

The king nodded slightly, and then ordered in a deep voice.

"The Kingdom of Tarasco is connected to the Union State of Atotonilko in the north, and the state of Wattstepec in the south. During the westward expedition, neither city-state can deploy troops, and it needs to be properly strengthened.. .

The main force of the alliance will take the south road, and the food route is also in the south. Wattspec is particularly important, and at least 5,000 warriors must be added. At the same time, we must be on guard against the Tlaxcala navy, in case they go down the Tulsa River and bypass Wattsepec to land. "

Gilliam nodded earnestly, these are all things that should be done.

Then, Avit looked around Tlaxcala, thinking about all the power that could be used.

"Would the Totonacs of the Tlaxcala East be willing to join the Alliance and send troops against Tlaxcala?"

"Totonaks are weak and cunning **** who just shriek and never actually shoot."

"What about the Mistecs from the southern vassals?"

"The Mistec are watchful roe deer who only guard their homeland. They are wealthy and harmless, both to the Alliance and to the Tlaxcalans."

"What about the religious holy city of Cholula? The Tarrascos are complete believers of the alien gods. In this expedition, we Mexicans will fight the gods. The gods testify that the tribes of the same faith should not interfere. God battle."

Hearing this, Gilliam's eyes lit up. He thought for a moment and nodded seriously.

"Your Majesty, you can give it a try. The religious reformation of the alliance is still limited to the Lake District, and the priests of the holy city of Cholula have not been affected. The priesthood has always maintained contact with them, and the noble priesthood is also open to them. Yes. Send messengers, give generous gifts, and let the priests of the Holy City temporarily prevent the Tlaxcala Alliance from sending troops, which can be delayed for at least a few months."

Avit nodded and made a decision.

"Then let the elder priest Acapu go. He is a good-looking, gentle and courteous man. Now he is the heir of the former high priest, and his status is noble and suitable for diplomacy! Totonak and Mist There are also messengers sent there, at least to make the Tlaxcalans more afraid."

Gilliam nodded respectfully and silently wrote it down.

The king's fingers continued to move, as the Tulsa River swung southward, through the thriving state of Yovartepec, and then turned west. Subsequently, the river follows the southern boundary of the Mexica city-states, passing through the rare Juntar gatherings in the mountains, and flowing through the Wetamo state, which has large copper mines.

Avit stared for a long time at the copper mine sign in Weta Mobang, then looked westward, extending down the river again. The Tulsa River passes through Apache Gambang in the Lake District, leaving many lakes there. Finally, the river turns southwest again, from the state of Koalkoman, into the boundless West Sea.

The king's finger rested on the westernmost estuary, recalling it carefully.

"This is the tribal alliance of the southern Turks?"

"Yes, my lord. From here to the western state of Colima, there are at least 300,000 conquered Tecos tribes. These southern Tecos have been vassals of Tarasco for over ten years or more. For a long time. Compared with the alliance, the Tarasco Kingdom has always treated its vassals...condoned weakness, and even made blood alliances with local leaders as brothers.

Therefore, in the event of an emergency, the Tarasco Kingdom estimates that 10,000 Tecos warriors and more tribal militias can be recruited from here. Until Tarrasco's gods are cut off, these Tex warriors are hard to shake. "

Gilliam used the language cautiously.

Avit pondered, shaking his head slightly.

"No matter what the role is, send a team of messengers there. Even if you can't persuade the local leaders, you must spy on the local human geography~www.readwn.com~Shirot has been repeatedly mentioning Colima!"

Avit smiled softly, the memory softening his eyes a little. Then, he stretched out his hand and repeatedly gestured between the Tulsa River and the capital city in the lake, looking for the distance in his memory. This is the only big river that does not connect the capital.

After a long while, the king sighed in his heart.

"The closest point between the Tulsa River and Lake Texcoco should be only more than three hundred miles. If a canal is built to connect the two places... The alliance can quickly mobilize its forces, and the main naval force can also be transferred from Texcoco. Hunan down... can also go upstream from the south and attack the southern Tlaxcala..."

There was blood in the king's eyes again. In this era, to dig a canal that is more than 300 miles long means that hundreds of thousands of people's lives will be consumed, and it will take more than ten years. And if there are bronze tools, maybe only 100,000 people will die... The effect of this canal will allow the Alliance to firmly control the entire South!

It was a long time before Avit returned from the vast and cruel prospect. He stood up and looked at Gilliam, who was standing.

"Gillim, you go down. Go to the craftsman's area tomorrow to check the number of longbow production. Then go to Shirot and tell him all the important information and plans."

Hearing this, the intelligence officer bowed to the ground and gave a great gift. Afterwards, he stood up in awe, carefully took the wooden board full of information, and bowed backwards.

In front of Avit's independent window, the bright moon hangs high. It is when the stars are shining, and I don't know who else looks up to the sky. Perhaps, that person is also looking forward to riding the wind, flying out of the crowded jungle, and looking down at the world among the mountains in the west.

After standing in silence for a long time, the king sighed.

"Very good. The days that are gone will never come back. The king should be alone and drink the wine of the Supreme... bitter and long!"