Aztec Eternals

The wind and the moon are just a short-term mooring harbor. The life of a samurai is always iron fire and slaughter. As a ruler, he must also add power and reform.

Sherlot quietly accompanied Alyssa for two hours, feeling the inner peace and joy. Then, a messenger came hurriedly and invited him to an important meeting. He waved goodbye to the princess and went to the solemn hall. This time, with a stern face and steady steps, he was able to observe the characteristics of the Montezuma Palace.

The area of ​​Montezuma Palace is not large, and the furnishings are quite simple and elegant. The palaces along the way are decorated with black stripes, red roofs, and heavy stone tools, similar to the Qin and Han styles. From this we can also see the personal characteristics of Montezuma I.

When they got to the main hall, the generals were sitting around, with a burning fire in the middle and open air vents all around. Candles also cannot be widely used due to lack of grease. The bonfire outlined a lot of shadows, solidifying the solemn expressions of the warriors.

When they saw Shulot who came over, everyone laughed heartily. Avette, who was in the chairman's seat, waved his hand and let Shilot sit under him. He performed a solemn etiquette and officially took the second seat. This gathering of teenagers and young girls invisibly clarified the identity of Shulot, and from then on he was the official heir of the Avite military and political group.

Sherlot saw Acap once again. He set out from Teotihuacan, and actually arrived two days early, waiting in the capital ahead of time. Acap first smiled at Shilot, and then saluted Avit in return.

"The High Priest has sent messengers to the elders. If the situation changes, he himself will come from the capital at any time. The same is true for the legions of Teotihuacan. The High Priest judges that nothing will happen in this enthronement ceremony. Big problem. The high priest will also actively seek reconciliation with the king."

Avit nodded, and Kechar's performance today also proved this.

Gilliam then saluted and said: "Since the elder has interfered in politics again, it is not suitable to deal with Kechar now. According to the elder's current physical condition, this intervention in politics will not last for too long, and there will be a long time in the future. One of the most important tasks is to send envoys and ask all city-states and forces to send representatives to make contributions and participate in the enthronement ceremony.”

Next, Gilliam and Avet discussed the specific list of city-states and tributes. Acapra approached La Seirotte, and he leaned in to listen to his grandfather's private message.

"Shirot, the high priest is not worried about King Avet, but he is worried about you." Acap's expression was a little solemn.

Sherlot listened intently.

"The following words, the high priest asked me to tell you only. He said that the elder's thoughts are never unpredictable, but his will is almost never changed, and his feelings are almost indifferent. The only thing that can be grasped is the affirmation of his decision-making. It is based on the overall situation of the league, and it is biased towards the Tenochtitlan family. The only thing that can impress him is the overall situation of the league, the future of his life career!"

Speaking of which, Acap looked left and right, obviously the next words made him a little uneasy.

"In the eyes of the elders, the gods are the supreme tools!"

After saying this blasphemous sentence, Acap silently prayed for the forgiveness of the gods, and he was surprised to find that Shirott's expression did not change.

"The one to watch out for in the capital is the High Priest Kechar. The High Priest knows Kechar very well. He is a master of pharmacy and an outstanding warrior when he was young. He once assassinated a hostile city-state with a dagger coated with snake venom. Elder. The divine scepter he always carries can actually be disassembled. The outside is inlaid with copper blocks, which can be used to strike. The inside is a weapon used by the southern jungle tribes. Dead frog poison. So be sure to wear leather armor when approaching Quetzal."

The chief priest's divine scepter is actually a blow dart? Sherlot didn't notice it at all.

"But apart from using it once when I was young, the chief priest seldom shot himself. The high priest said, never drink cocoa from the capital, let alone eat anything the chief priest has touched. Although he doesn't know the principle, many The enemies of the Great Temple all died violently after drinking cocoa, even if the other people who ate with them had no symptoms of poisoning at all."

Shulot was horrified. It seemed that the capital was not as peaceful and beautiful as it seemed.

"Finally, the high priest has sent an envoy to the elder and sent a message. Judging from the past, the elder should have a personal interview with you."

At this point, Acap had already sat upright, imitating the high priest's tone.

"Shirot, I know that you have a lot of ideas and insights that are beyond ordinary people. In the face of the elders, you don't have to worry about it, you can say it to your heart's content. Especially your proposal for the alliance, if the elder approves it, it will be planned immediately. Execute! This is an opportunity!"

Shulot nodded, saluted Acap, and then fell into thought.

The next meeting was a bit of a mess. Avit arranged different tasks for the generals, garrisoned in divisions, and planned to let them take over the four armouries of the royal capital, and then met with the military representatives of the four areas of the royal capital. He will gradually take over the management authority of each community, and control the taxation and military mobilization at the grassroots level. As for the fiefs and private armies of the great nobles, they can only temporarily win over and recognize their autonomy.

In the words of the Warring States Period of Japan, it is "territorial security".

When the night was dark, the important dignitaries in the capital dispersed, and the generals also said their goodbyes. In the main hall, only Avit, Shilot, Gilliam, and Acap were left. Everyone chatted while waiting for the arrival of the chief priest.

After another quarter of an hour, the chief priest Kechar came slowly.

Kechar was wearing a simple ascetic priest's robe tonight, and still had the slender divine scepter in his hand. Of course, Shilot now knew that it was a weapon suitable for both distance and nearness. Behind him was a black-clothed woman with her head lowered. She seemed rather young, with a small clay pot in her arms. Further back is also an ascetic priest. He is half-bent, carrying a large wooden basket, which looks quite heavy.

Ascetic priest is a special profession. They would scratch their skin and cheeks, offer their blood to the gods, and even engage in some degree of self-mutilation. These priests were extremely tolerant of pain, lived a simple life, and were often proficient in martial arts. They will regularly go to various villages and even cities to parade and hold sacrificial ceremonies. They are very revered by villagers and city-state citizens from all over the world.

With a gentle smile on his face, Kechar made a big salutation as soon as he entered the door, and asked the king to forgive him for being late. This time, there were no onlookers in the capital city warriors, and he performed the highest etiquette of five-body prostrate. The women and priests behind them also fell to the ground.

Avit gestured slightly, and Gilliam stepped forward immediately, returned the same salute, and held up Kechar. One of the two was always smiling, and the other was serious the whole time, but in Shilot's eyes, they were extremely harmonious.

Kechar smiled and looked around at the crowd, nodding his head in a salute, without the posture of a high priest, making people very cordial. Then he instructed the woman next to him and took the pottery in her arms. The woman raised her head, revealing a charming and pitiful face.

Kechar always pays attention to Avit's expression, and when he sees the sudden change in his eyes, he smiles in his heart. Then he stepped forward and took out an exquisite stone vase from the clay pot and dedicated it to Avit.

"Your Highness, this is the holy water that Elder Uger and I prepared for you together. It is the medium of communication between the gods and the human world, and the joy bestowed by the gods. As long as a small cup, it will make people feel at ease, and their worries will be swept away. Empty, like flying in the clouds! Please accept this heart. Please taste it!"

Kechar's face was full of sincere smiles. He took out a small clay cup, poured it first, and drank it all by himself. In just a few seconds, his eyes lit up, and a smile spread across his face. Then he took out four more small cups and poured them out to the others sitting there himself.

Avet glanced at Gilliam. Ji Lim immediately understood, he respectfully took the holy water in Kechar's hand, and thanked him repeatedly. Then he took Kechar and asked him to sit down near Avit, and the two accompanying him followed behind. Then he naturally ordered the guards to bring drinks, food, and new clay cups. The scene was quite lively.

Shulot pondered slightly, Kechar mentioned Uger? He and Acap looked at each other, and the other nodded in confirmation. The two of them understood: it seems that the plan to replace the chief priest with Ugel has already been seen clearly, and it is difficult to continue to implement it. Maybe even Uger himself was subdued by the chief priest. The two sighed secretly.

A new pottery cup filled with holy water was quickly delivered, and Gilliam saluted first, and then drank it on behalf of Avit. But for a moment, the always meticulous intelligence officer was also in high spirits and smiling. He then stood there for a few seconds before using strong self-control to restrain the smile on his face. UU reading www.uukanshu.com and then looked at the pottery cup in his hand, fearing it like a tiger.

Avit naturally didn't drink the holy water, he just smiled and greeted the chief priest. Just after listening to his grandfather's warning, although he was curious, Xiulote didn't dare to drink, so he used his age and body as an excuse, "Don't be greedy for the short-lived joy of the gods."

Kechar sighed slightly in his heart. He was preparing to test Shulot's resistance to holy water, so as to decide how much poison he should take, so as to ensure that he would not die in the future. However, there are still many opportunities ahead. As his thoughts turned, his smile became more and more cordial.

Next is Acap. He drank it in one gulp, but after only two or three breaths, he couldn't help smiling, his face was rosy, almost fluttering. From a jade-like gentleman to a free and easy madman, he even sang a song of prayer.

Shulot was vigilant and put holy water on the forbidden list. This kind of performance, in addition to Acap's first attempt, the resistance is too low, the holy water must contain an unknown central nervous system stimulant. And with the high excitement, it must be a strong or weak addiction.

The woman in black behind Kechar secretly looked at Acap, her eyes lingering on Acap's warm face. Listening to the beautiful singing of the handsome man, she suddenly forgot about the meeting in the hall. Until a word that had been prepared for a long time exploded into her heart like a thunderbolt.

"...This is my granddaughter, Kepana, who is eighteen years old this year. She has not yet made an appointment. She is still studying in Kalmykak. She has always admired His Highness's majesty and demeanor, and has a wide range of knowledge... The old man is shameless here. Please, I hope His Highness will accept her and take her with you to teach her from time to time."

Kechar looked at Avit with a smile. Such words came out of his mouth, and it was not abrupt and presumptuous, but made people feel that it was natural and accorded with etiquette.