Aztec Eternals

Under the same starry sky, Alyssa followed the guards and returned to the familiar and warm Montezuma Palace. When she walked through the flickering corridor and entered the slightly dim main hall, she saw her father had been waiting for a long time.

Avet wears a magnificent home robe, inlaid with delicate gilt suns, a tribute from the Mixtecs. At this time, he was holding a huge old wooden board in his hand, and he was discussing something with Gilliam in a low voice. From time to time, the two pointed to a certain place on the board, gestured with their fingers to measure, and looked serious.

Seeing Alyssa return, Avit smiled and looked at his beloved daughter gently.

"Alyssa, are you having a good day today?"

"Yes, father. I am very happy with Shulot."

Alyssa smiled from the bottom of her heart, the corners of her mouth raised cutely. She took a few steps forward, hugged her father's hand, and subconsciously looked at the wooden board in Avit's hand.

On the wooden board are abstract mountains, rivers, lakes and towns, which seems to be a map that has been passed down for many years. The center of the map should be the capital in the lake, with a huge graphic and a golden sun painted on it. The west of the map has been modified and many new additions have been made.

The most striking thing on the picture is a big red circle, marking another lake on the west side of the center, facing the capital city in the lake across the pattern of towering mountains in the middle. There is a long blue river in the north and south of the map, including the red circle and the capital at the same time. And in the northeast and southeast of the red circle, near the river, there are two blue circles.

"Father, what is this?"

Alyssa turned her head sideways, looked at the carefully marked map, and asked curiously.

"Nothing, just some future plans."

Avit touched his daughter's head lovingly, and then gently pinched Alyssa's face, with rare tenderness in his eyes.

Gilliam saluted the princess solemnly. Then, he gently pulled out the plank, hugged it in his arms, and retreated a few steps silently.

Feeling Avette's intimacy, Alyssa leaned gently in her father's arms. There was a happy smile on her face again, and she whispered in her mouth.

"That's good. Father, I think that's it, staying with you and Shulot all the time."

Hearing this, Avit paused for a moment. His face froze, then he returned to gentleness, smiling and looking at his daughter.

"Yes. As long as I'm here, you don't need to worry about everything."

Immediately, Avit smiled and lowered his head, looking into Alyssa's pure eyes.

"My daughter, what did you and Shulot do today?"

Alyssa blinked. She thought about it, her face flushed slightly.

"We rowed a boat on the lake, looked at flowers in the garden, then saw animals and fish, and finally went to look at the stars on the pyramid. Shulot told me many interesting stories, and also said that he would find teachers and picture books for me to learn pharmaceutics."

According to the agreement with the boy, she didn't tell the story about the starry sky, it was a secret that only belonged to the two of them.

Seeing Alyssa's blushing face, Avit's heart sank. He put his hands on his daughter's shoulders, watching carefully and worriedly.

"Alyssa, did Xiulot do anything strange to you?"

"Strange thing?" The girl tilted her head with doubts in her eyes.

".It's very close to you. Very close, and singing."

Avette described it cautiously. In his heart, his daughter is still that young and innocent elf.

Alyssa thought for a while, looking at her father with clear eyes, with a pure smile.

"Father, are you talking about Happy Song of the opposite sex? No, Xiulot just hugged me and kissed my cheek. He said in the middle that he would have a baby with me, but he didn't seem to know what Happy Song should do. I just thought I was going to dedicate to the gods, well, I probably know the process, maybe I can teach him in the future."

Avit was relieved at first, and was inexplicably annoyed at the boy. Then, hearing his daughter's last words, the majestic king was dumbfounded. His heart was like a garden in a February gale, countless petals shattered to the ground.

"Alyssa. How do you know the content of the song?"

Alyssa smiled happily, her bright smile was clear and innocent.

"There are murals and poems of the gods. This is the way we reproduce, and it is also another way for men to conquer. The murals are very clear. Uncle Asaya Cartel once defeated the south and was captured by the city-state of Chalco The captives are the female chieftains who conquered there with joyful songs.

Uncle and them also left a poem, which recorded the process of conquest in detail, and the last line was, "Young man, lie down slowly, let your mind be empty." Ah, my lovely one, King of the Asaya Cartel. ’.”

Listening to the daughter's recitation, the majestic king and the ruthless commander put their hands on their foreheads at the same time, suffering from endless headaches. It was the elder brother's poem. After a while, the gentle father came back to his senses and said with a helpless wry smile.

"Alyssa, when did you read it? I have never shown you Uncle's poems."

Alyssa puffed her cheeks without waiting for the expected praise. She looked at her father with a downcast expression.

"Well, father, when you were away two years ago, I read all the murals here and memorized all the poems. Later, I could only look at the flowers and trees and write down their shapes. Did I remember wrongly? Is it? Then wait until I go back and have a look.”

"No, no, you are right, Alyssa. But these poems are still far away from you, so don't memorize them."

Avette decisively changed the topic, keeping his tone gentle.

"My daughter, you just said you were looking for a teacher. Do you want to study pharmacy and why?"

Alyssa nodded vigorously, her eyes brightened again.

"Yes, father. I like pharmacy and I want to make you and Shulot happy."

Avit pondered for a moment, then nodded with a slow smile.

"Okay. Actually, father, I am also good at medicine, but I haven't had time to prepare it for a long time. When I have time, I will tell you about the basic medicinal properties of plants. You don't need to go to the priest. After coming here, all the medicines I take will be handed over to you Yes, my dear daughter. Only you can make me fully believe."

Hearing her father's permission, Alyssa had a bright smile on her face.

"Father, I will study hard! In the future, I will take good care of you and Xiulot"

Avet nodded with a smile, and gently pinched his daughter's cheek again. In the corner, Gilliam's complexion changed slightly. He wanted to say something, but didn't speak.

The bonfire blazed, filling the hall with a warm light. After a while, Alyssa bid farewell to her father, walked briskly to rest, and sang a joyful song softly.

Avet listened with a smile, and only slowly regained his seriousness when the singing died away completely.

Gilliam was already standing beside the throne silently. He pondered for a moment before carefully suggesting.

"Your Majesty, there is no queen in charge in the palace, so the princess has no one to teach about men and women. After all, it is difficult for you to open your mouth about these matters. The alliance has been decided, and it is time to establish another queen."

Hearing this, Avit stared. He thought for a moment, his expression changed slightly, and finally he whispered.

"The war is urgent. After this Western Expedition is over, find a stepmother for Alyssa! You remember to ask the noble daughters of the royal family to come over when they are free and have a chat with Alyssa. I will see which one is right for her. most."

Gilliam solemnly saluted and accepted the order. Then, he took out the wooden map again and laid it flat in front of the king.

"Your Majesty, look. The area of ​​the Tarasco's eight states is not inferior to that of the Alliance. The northern part of the Tarasco Kingdom is the Acambaro State. They are bounded by the Leman River. They have always been with Otto The Otomi people face each other across the river. However, the alliance's crusade in the past two years has caused heavy losses to the Otomi people, and the Otopan and Guamare states on the north bank are both shrinking.

In the past few months, the Tarascos have taken the opportunity to expand northward, and have gradually controlled both sides of the Leman River. If it weren't for our food peace treaty with Ottopan State and the threat of the alliance's navy, I am afraid that the Tarasco people would have sent troops to the north and besieged the city of Ottopan. "

Avit nodded slightly, the battle of the Leman River seemed to be still in front of him. He thought for a moment and asked.

"Hirotepec has been released, how is the food agreement between us and Ottopan City going?"

"There is one last time. The food for 34,000 people has not been delivered for one month. Your Majesty, what do you think?"

Gilliam replied gravely, ready to exhort.

"No, of course the peace treaty will continue, but with some additional terms. We can provide more food to the Otomi. But they must mobilize and counterattack the Tarasco stronghold on both sides of the Leman River. Spring plowing has not yet begun. At first, during these two months, Otomi's warriors and militiamen did not need to farm.

The alliance needed them to quickly harass the northern border of the Tarascos, and even dispatched a navy to support them across the Leman River and plunder the towns and villages of Acambaro state in the south. Such plunder would also be profitable for them. "

Avet murmured and ordered. In the national war, there are only goals that need to be achieved, and there are no permanent enemies or friends. The alliance must mobilize all possible forces to strengthen itself as much as possible, and also divide and weaken the enemy to the greatest extent.

"What if the Otomi are unwilling to agree?"

"Then, the alliance will cut off the food payment this time, enter a state of war with Otomi again, and destroy their spring plowing in the spring." The ruthless voice came, determining the lives and deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

Gilliam nodded. As long as there is no fragile emotional influence, the king is always wise and decisive.

"You have only one weakness, and I need to make it up for you." The intelligence officer thought secretly.

"Your Majesty, go west along the Leman River, and you will be in the Lake Chapala area in a few days. Here are the two northwestern states of the Tarasco people, Zapotland and Tizapan. The population here is extremely dense, only Second to Patzcuaro Lake District, the population should be more than 600,000, and it is estimated that 20,000 warriors can be mobilized.

However, these two states are tens of days away from the capital Chin Cong Chan, and King Tarasco cannot effectively control this place. Shall we send emissaries to try and contact the local tribal leaders? "

Gilliam's serious proposal.

Avit thought for a moment, he was not familiar with it, but only had a little impression.

"Further west of the Chapala Lake District, the Leman River will flow into the endless West Lake, where is the Halexco area? I remember there is still a war going on there? Also, the north of the Chapala Lake District is the Chichimecs? "

"Yes, Your Majesty. By the endless lake, the Terkos of Halix Corban are still fighting against the Kingdom of Tarasco. Unlike their compatriots in the south, they have never surrendered to the Kingdom of Tarasco. And in North of Lake Chapala, the canines of the highland forests."

Avit nodded and ordered solemnly.

"Send three envoys. All the way to try to win over the Chapala Lake area and divide the power of the Tarasco people. All the way to contact Halikeskobang to support their resistance. The last way is to buy the Chichimek dog descendants in the north and instigate They went south to plunder!

The Chapala Lake region already has a high degree of autonomy. As long as they are under actual threats, there will not be many troops that can support the core area of ​​the Tarasco Kingdom. "

Gilliam nodded knowingly and continued talking.

"The target of this Western Expedition is the core area of ​​the Kingdom of Tarasco, the Patzcuaro Lake District. There are three states here, Qin Congcan, Sacap, and Apa Chingan. The three states have about 800,000 people. People can mobilize 25,000 samurai, and several times the militia. Among the three states in the lake area, there are three big cities, Chin Tseng Can, Ivacio and Patzquale. Among them, the capital Chin Tseng Can is the largest , the city defense is the tightest."

Arvette was silent. The mountains and rivers in the core area of ​​Tarasco had already been engraved in his mind.

"As long as Qincongcan City is captured and the descendants of Ability God are executed, the Kingdom of Tarasco will fall apart. The city-states in the west and south will lose their leaders like a pack of wolves. They will not belong to each other from now on and can be easily recruited or Defeat. If you want to attack Qincong Cancheng, there are two routes, north and south.

The route of the South Route Army is the closest to the capital in the lake. The army sent troops from the capital, and within ten days they arrived at Lazikobang, the most southwestern part of the alliance. From there, send troops to the west, as long as you cross the buffer forest and conquer Sitakwarobang in the mountains, and then go west and north for more than ten days, you will find the rich and flat Patzcuaro Lake area.

The prosperous city of copper, Chin Cong Can City, was built on the shore of Lake Patzcuaro. Of course, in front of it, there are Patzquale and Ivacio cities that support each other. "

Having said that, Gilliam paused slightly and looked at the king.

Avit nodded calmly.

"I have set out on this route several years ago. The mountain forest is extremely difficult to navigate, but there are several small rivers and streams passing through it that are relatively flat and relatively easy to walk. The army needs to draw water and march along these small rivers.

And along the river to Sitakwarobang, there are nearly ten stone fortresses of different sizes, as well as densely packed wooden camps. The Tarascos have used bronze tools to build here for more than ten years, occupying every advantageous terrain, which is really easy to defend and difficult to attack. Although the South Road is relatively short, if you really want to get through it, you still have to mobilize a large army and work hard. "

After bowing and listening, Gilliam gave another solemn salute.

"Your Majesty, if the navy can gain the upper hand, we can divide ten thousand people and go westward along the Talsas River, through the land of Chuntal, ignoring the mountainous Weitamobang on the south bank of the river, and directly on the north bank Landing at Lake Patzcuaro in the hinterland. There it will bypass Sitacquaroban and deal the Tarasco a fatal blow."

Avit nodded slowly. He thought for a moment, and he had some calculations in his mind, and then he spoke.

"Remember to send another team of envoys to Wetamo State, the southernmost mountain of the Tarasco Kingdom, and also win over the local tribal leaders to divide the power of the Tarasco people. The Wetamo area is only 70,000 to 80,000 tala The Sko tribe lived mixed with the savage tribe. They didn't have many warriors, and they didn't have a strong willingness to support the center. However, the terrain here is complicated, and the tribes are poor and brave.

I remember that Shulot once sent a caravan to buy copper mines there? "

Gilliam nodded respectfully and reported in detail.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Your Highness once sent a caravan led by a Mayan merchant who seems to have trade relations with the local chief. The deputy is Kuluka. They have opened up a trade channel with the local area. The first batch of copper mines have just been shipped back, and there should be more in the future.”

Avette showed some satisfaction, and ordered in a deep voice.

"Gilliam, you go to meet Shulot, and then order the caravan to establish contact with the local nobles and instigate rebellion. Just say that what the Kingdom of Tarasco promised them, the Alliance can also promise them, and will also give double cotton, Salt and gold and silver! Besides, as long as they submit to the Alliance, we will fully support them in digging local copper mines and making lucrative copperware.

And when the Western Expedition is over, the alliance will take a slow step. In any case, the royal family will directly control the copper mines here. Relying on the Talsas River, these ores can also be quickly transported to the capital in the lake and turned into solid bronze tools and weapons! "

Hearing this, Gilliam paid homage again and respectfully accepted the order. At the moment of bowing his head, the intelligence officer smiled meaningfully.

Thank you so much for the great chapter push of Grenades! In the new week, ask for monthly tickets and recommendations. Note 1: Regarding the Asiatic Cartel, the article quotes a real Aztec poem, which has already been translated and can be found on Zhihu. Note 2: In modern times, the Chapala Lake District is the surrounding area of ​​Guadalajara, Guadalajara. There is a very prosperous urban belt. The Patzcuaro Lake District is the surrounding area of ​​Patzcuaro, Pátzcuaro, which has large copper, silver, and gold mines.