Aztec Eternals

The night was deep, and the darkness came through the window, making it hard to breathe. The flickering of the candles temporarily dispelled the darkness outside the side hall and brought some light.

The grandparents and grandchildren were wearing casual clothes and sitting close to each other. There is a light smile on an old face, and a deep sadness on a young face. After being so quiet for a long time, the expressions of both of them gradually calmed down, hiding the turbulent emotions.

"Sholot, my child. I can see you grow up with my own eyes, and I feel proud and gratified to see your heroic and decisive appearance."

High Priest Shuttle looked calm, with a smile on his lips.

"Not long after, I can still see you getting married. It's a joy to see you continue the family. I have no regrets!"

Shulot pursed his lips, fell on the ground, and saluted his grandfather.

"Grandfather, the elder is dying, you can't fall down, the religious reformation cannot do without you, the great cause of the alliance needs you to maintain it!"

"Ha ha!"

The high priest Shutel laughed out loud, and even shed some tears. Then, he stretched out his hand and gently touched his grandson's head.

"Sholot, my son, the great cause of the alliance depends on you."

Afterwards, the high priest looked solemn and straightened up. He opened his mouth slowly, his words were calm and deep, chilling.

"The rebellion list in the hands of Prince Totokki, and the names of the nobles to be dealt with in Tracopan are all drawn up by me."

"Ah! What?! You are behind all this?"

Hearing this, Xiu Luote was shocked all over, and let out a low voice in surprise, a little unbelievable.

"But, but! The nobles of Tracopan conspired to assassinate you and the king."

"Sholot, my child, the human heart cannot stand the test, but the human heart can be induced."

The high priest nodded frankly and smiled faintly.

"The high priests and the royal family deprived the great nobles of Tracopan of their autonomy, reduced a large amount of land and small mouths, and also took back the teaching rights of the priests of the gods. The local nobles and priests will naturally be dissatisfied. It was the hidden fire. Subsequently, the Alliance reduced the garrison of Tracopan, relaxed the management of the city-state, and ignored the frequent gatherings of the nobles, and the flames gradually rose. Coupled with the intentional cooperation of Prince Tracopan, the Alliance closely Wei Wei's secret temptation, and Elder Ugel's hints, the flames became more and more intense, and developed into an assassination conspiracy."

"Prince Tracopan, the alliance's secret guards, and Elder Ugel. They are all involved in this conspiracy."

Shulot was startled, feeling a chill in his heart.

"So, from the beginning of the plot to the preparation for the assassination, the so-called rebellion of the Tlacopan nobles has always been in the hands of the alliance?"

"Exactly. This assassination has always been under the control of the alliance. In fact, in this list, the only ones who are really planning to send assassins to assassinate the venerable are the three great nobles with the most reduced seals. "

The high priest smiled lightly, lowered his head slightly, and looked at his palm. He saw the bright red hands again.

"As for the other dozen or so people, they just participated in the banquet and heard about it, but they didn't report it. They didn't come to the high priests to make a first report. This is still a felony, and how to punish it depends on the needs of the alliance."

"The need of the alliance. Weaving charges and raising prisons."

Shulot lowered his eyes slightly. The centralization reform of the Mexica Alliance, just like the inheritance of the alliance's throne, is full of blood and flames. The center of the royal family and the high priest have mastered the most powerful forces, mercilessly, resolutely and brutally clear all obstacles, and it can even be said to be cruel.

"The fate of mortals is always determined early by the main god, and only those blessed by the gods can see it in advance."

The high priest's expression was a little vicissitudes, but also a little leisurely, as if he had seen through the fog of fate, and everything became calm.

"My child, the Lord God shines on the Texcoco Lake District, spreading the most holy light! Since the Reformation, the fate of the nobles of Tlacopan has been doomed. They are destined to be the same as the nobles of Texcoco, It's just five years more."

Thinking of this, the high priest shook his head lightly, with a firm expression and iron will.

"In Gyeonggi, there can't be such a group of centrifugal nobles who occupy the land and Dingkou, threatening the capital city in the lake at all times! The high priests and the royal family center don't want them to exist. So now the time is ripe, the royal family center and the high priests group The strength is strong enough, they should be wiped out."

"The so-called reform is to use the bones of the old nobles to pave the way for a new road. The only chance for the Tracopan nobles is to participate in the Western Expedition, to make meritorious service, or to ask for a change of title. Prince Totoki is very smart. , has been cooperating with the alliance, and the alliance is also willing to leave a benchmark. And the nobles who know the current affairs have all left, and the remaining stubborn and old-fashioned people should all be sacrificed to the main god!"

"The fate of mortals has long been doomed."

Hearing these familiar words, Xiulot felt something in his heart. He lowered his head slightly, listening to his grandfather's narration, savoring the apparent cruelty in the political struggle, but he couldn't understand the vicissitudes hidden in his grandfather's words.

"Sholot, my child. The alliance has been secretly controlling the conspiracy of the nobles of Tracopan, and there is no threat. The reason why I let Prince Totoke come here to sue at this time is just to let your new experience Right to interpretation, just not noticeable."

The high priest smiled gently and shook his grandson's hand.

"I already know all the scriptures you spoke at Shenwei University. The mysteries of the gods encompass all things in the world and have the power of creation. This is a road that I have never imagined, and I have never seen it. I don't know where it leads. But I believe that you understand it in your heart. The road is always made by people, but it is just trying at this time, and it is a little bit worrying."

Having said this, the high priest paused. With gentle eyes, he looked at his grandson's young and resolute face, and smiled confidently.

"However, my child, you can say it now! Since I, as the high priest, hold the power in my hand, I have dealt with the first and last for you in advance, so that I can save some future troubles. Tell me all your needs! I will solve them for you.”

Shulot lowered his eyes, and the warm feeling surged violently in his chest like a tide. He held his grandfather's hand and was silent for a long time before speaking in a deep voice.

"Grandfather, the Kingdom of the Lake has conquered all over the world, and it has developed rapidly, and it has also gathered people from various ethnic groups. It takes time for the assimilation and integration of the various tribes. I need more Mexica to enrich the kingdom and balance different ethnic groups."

"In addition, the kingdom has newly resettled 90,000 Tekos tribesmen. After the autumn harvest, the legion will be mobilized for a distant expedition. I need food support from the alliance to fill the kingdom's warehouse and reduce the pressure on food."

"The output of the kingdom's copper mines has increased rapidly. The mined copper materials must be added to tin materials to be cast into bronze weapons, armor, farm implements, and tools. The tin ore mainly comes from the southern city-states of the alliance, as well as Qiantar in the south It is not easy for the southern city-states of the alliance to intervene. I want to get some tin mines in the land of Chuntal along the river.

"The kingdom's gemstone trade is an important source of wealth. It is best to further expand to the various city-states and open up an independent business route to the rich and prosperous south. This business route also runs along the Talsas River from Joan The Land of Thar Passes"

"The kingdom is in the ascendant, and needs more talents to fill it everywhere. What is most needed is a priest who knows how to write, can basically count, and believes in pious gods. The second is a senior craftsman who is proficient in a certain production and can lead apprentices. By the way, there are also Experienced masters of water control who can design canals are needed, as well as professional old farmers who are familiar with Chinampa’s construction.”

"Population, food, tin mines, trade routes, talents."

Xiulot said a lot in one breath. In this cruel world, he has long been used to facing all difficulties independently, but only his grandfather can make him feel dependent.

High Priest Shuttle nodded calmly, with a gentle smile on his face. He lowered his old face, thinking deeply, recalling the situation in various parts of the alliance. After a while, he raised his head and promised calmly and forcefully.

"Sholot, my child. I will take care of everything you need!"