Aztec Eternals

The long wind in December comes from the north, carrying the distant chill on the plateau. Siye's farmland has already been harvested, leaving only a large area of ​​half-stalked corn stalks and weeds that have finally emerged in the field. The majestic Qin Cong Can City also came out of the chill and deserted, and began to become lively and noisy.

As the new year approaches, prayers continue throughout the city, and pine incense is wafted from community to community. Merchants brought festival goods from everywhere: spices from the forest, agricultural products from the fields, wild goods from the mountains, fish and shellfish from the lake, and various practical handicrafts.

The most popular of these is the drapery with the myth of the main god painted on it. According to tradition, the Mexica nobles hung the mantle of the gods on the roof of their houses. Then, under the curtain, hang two bouquets of god-respecting flowers, and burn incense and pray regularly every day. The nobles of Prepeca also imitated, not only showing awe of the Supreme God, but also expressing their obedience to the theocratic king.

When the Priests of the Alliance came to the west, the literacy talents in Shulot's hands were quite sufficient. He urgently needs to arrange these priests who master culture. The king then summoned the group of priests in the Palace of Winds, inspected the hundreds of priests who came from the west, and then discussed carefully with the leader Mavelo. Ugoth has moved into the temporary temple on the House of the Winds. Sure enough, as agreed, he did not intervene in the distribution and management of the priests.

Shulot held a scepter and sat on a high throne. He looked at the crowd of young people in feather crowns for a moment, and saw another familiar figure with a frosty face. The king smiled and nodded, and the other party bowed his head respectfully and carefully. Then, the king looked at Marvelo in front of him.

"Chief Marvillo, the priesthood supported by the alliance, is much younger than I expected."

"Yes, Your Highness. At least 60% of the priests sent to the Lake Diocese are low-level priests who have only been out of the priesthood school for two years, and they are all in their early twenties. And more than 90% are civilians from the capital city. The young civilian priests are all here."

Mavilo gave a solemn greeting, and then smiled lightly.

"Your Highness, during the past two years of the Reformation, many common people's children have been admitted to priestly schools, and many common priests have shown their talents. There are more and more disputes and dissatisfaction between the upper and lower levels. The establishment of a new parish is a big event. About The priests and elders discussed for a long time about the selected manpower. Traveling thousands of miles, coming to the lake land of the Prepecha people, and presiding over the new district’s educational affairs in unfamiliar towns and villages is neither stable nor easy.”

"So the result of the final discussion is to give priority to dispatching young, low-level priests who came from civilians?"

Shulot pondered for a while, but he was not dissatisfied. The young civilian priests are more energetic and easier to control, making them suitable low-level managers. They are highly malleable and just take time to grow. Such a choice is actually a good thing for both sides. The king thought for a moment and asked in a low voice.

"Religious reform has begun. What is the current situation within the priesthood, between commoner and noble priests, between the priests of the Holy City and the capital city?"

Marvelo looked serious. He knew everything, and answered in the same deep voice.

"The religious reform was further promoted, and the power of the priesthood at all levels was expanding. In order to compete for important positions, dissatisfaction among the various factions has accumulated. The priesthood of the god religion is still a united and powerful whole, just like the Snake Mountain where the main god stands!"

Xiuluo nodded. He thought for a moment, and ordered to Marvelo.

"Chief Priest Mavelo, you are a loyal elder I trust, and only you can take on the most critical position in the priesthood! I am going to divide the affairs of the priesthood into several different departments.

The chief priest of scriptures is responsible for astronomy, religious law and rituals, and has the most noble status. I am going to hand it over to the chief priest of Ugos. The chief priest of history tells history and integrates various ministries. He needs influence among the Prepeca people. Handed over to the Chief Priest Jatiri. The chief missionary priest participates in central administration, presides over the spread of national beliefs and local community management. This position is the most important and has the heaviest burden. I am going to hand it over to you! "

Hearing this, Marvelo was refreshed. Over the past few days, he has gained a preliminary understanding of the religious power of Fengguo. The preaching priest has the most important administrative power, and the chief preaching priest is actually the head of each department! Without hesitation, he knelt down on one knee and chanted reverently.

"The light of the Lord God covers the earth, and eagles fly in the blood-colored sky! Your Highness, you inherit the divinity left by the Sun God in the world, and I am willing to die for you!"

"Very good! I will hand over the bottom layer of the Palace of Winds to you as the administrative center of the missionary priests!"

Xiulot nodded solemnly, stretched out his hand to hold Marvelo's hair, and then lifted him up with both hands. As for the remaining War Priests and Divine Apocalypse Priests, he will be in command for the time being, and then he will select his deputy to assist in the management. The conversation between the two became more intimate, and the king continued to ask.

"Mavilo, the new priests, have you completed the study of characters and teaching methods?"

"After two years of study, all the priests are able to proficiently master the fundamental book Alijing, recite important chapters, write simplified pseudonyms, and master 800 square orthographic characters. They are all qualified village priests. And 30% of them are proficient They write in orthographic and pseudonyms, and are proficient in simple numerical calculations. These priests can be engaged in more important town management, responsible for taxation and business records”

"Very good! Then send them to various military and civilian settlements to fill the gap in the governance of the Kingdom's root system. The Kingdom Center also needs to add a group of middle and low-level clerks. How well do they learn the Prepeca language?"

Shulot nodded in satisfaction. These alliance priests can fill the gaps of low-level officials and strengthen the spread of faith to the Prepecha people.

"After training, they can speak some simple Prepecha language and carry out daily communication. When they stay in the land of the lake for a long time, their language level will naturally improve."

"Well, I will arrange manpower and train them during the monthly rotation. You see, which ones are more suitable to be sent to the northern plateau to spread the faith among the dog-born?"

"The plateau is tough, you have to choose the best body"

The two talked about missionary matters in Huifeng and the surrounding areas, and after confirming the missionary candidates to be sent to the northern dogs, they gradually stopped talking.

The king shifted his gaze and waved to the priests who were standing still not far away. The old man stepped forward cautiously, knelt down and saluted.

"Dear Patriarch, Supreme Priest-King, Bravo of Tracopan salutes you! Your light is like sunshine after rain, leaving vitality to the earth and warmth to all peoples!"

"Very good, Bravo. I haven't seen you for a long time. You have done well in the past two years, and you have improved rapidly."

Shulot looked at the other party's brand-new third-level priest costume, and smiled with emotion. When they first met each other, Bravo was just an ordinary village priest. Now, in just two years, he has surpassed the ceiling of ordinary priests and has been promoted to the most solid third-level priest.

"Your Highness, I am just a humble plant of corn. I will always remember that it is the high priest who gave me the rain and dew, but you who gave me the sunshine!"

Bravo bowed his head in praise. Before coming to the land in the lake, he had just been promoted by the high priest to be a third-level chief priest. The wasted and stagnant first half of his life and the two years of prosperity made him understand where the encounters in life come from and how to deal with them.

Xiulot shook the other's hair. He had a good impression of this middle-aged priest. Bravo is down-to-earth, good at learning, and good at communication. The king pondered for a while and made a decision.

"Bravo, I heard from Commander Natali of the God's Blessed Legion that you did a good job in Xilotepec, and the Otomi warriors are very close to you. I plan to set up a high-level The school of priests, Kalmykak, was set up in a former estate of Prince Tarasco. The school is responsible for teaching the common sense of priests, the art of warfare, writing and poetry, herbal plants, mineral smelting, and mathematical calculations. Well, and Some myths and laws of nature which I myself have compiled and summarized."

"I will be the principal of this institution of higher learning, and I will give instructions on the program. But specific teaching affairs require a practical vice principal. Bravo, are you willing to serve as the vice principal of Kalmyak?"

"Ah! Your Highness, I am willing to do my best for you, to spread the glory of the Lord God, and to exhaust the last drop of my heart!"

Bravo was overjoyed. He immediately fell to the ground again, paid homage and accepted orders. This kind of management position in an institution of higher learning represents the accumulation of influence and also implies a bright future.

"very good!"

Shulot smiled. He chose such a flexible civilian priest as the administrator of the school because of many comprehensive considerations.

Different from Kalmykak, the capital city in the lake, this beautiful university of priests will obey the will of the king, teach a lot of new knowledge, and breed some scientific seeds. Some knowledge and ideas will inevitably go against traditional concepts, so there is no need for a traditional priest with inheritance as a manager.

In the same way, the king attaches great importance to talents, and meritorious deeds are given. With the expansion of the kingdom, the talents cultivated by the university will master more cultural and professional skills, and will gradually be enriched in the bureaucracy. The administrators of the school will gradually accumulate prestige and have greater influence. In order to check and balance power, there is no need for a highly respected high priest here.

But in an instant, numerous thoughts flashed by one by one. The king smiled gently, and said carefully.

"Bravo, the school will be open to most of the people of the closed country, and select outstanding students from school-age teenagers. You must pay attention to the ideological guidance of Prepeca students. You must maintain a balance between common people and noble children. Whichever part you are from, you must treat them equally and maintain their unity. And you yourself, you must learn new knowledge and keep improving!."

Bravo nodded repeatedly, remembering the king's words one by one in his heart. It wasn't until the king finished speaking that he carefully raised his head and asked.

"Your Highness, how should the newly built Kalmyak in the royal capital be named?"

Shulot was silent. Countless past memories flashed in his mind, and after a while, he smiled meaningfully.

"On the banks of the Great Lakes, spread the belief of the Lord God, pursue the truth of the world, and explore the broader East and West Great Lakes, and move towards a new world with an infinite future. Call it the Sunway University, the Light of the Sunway Great Lakes!"