Aztec Eternals

The rainy night in August is long and beautiful. The warm wind surrounds the bosom, the stone lotus blooms and falls, and there is clear dew sliding down among the grass. The birds sang and sang, the foxes swayed their tails, and the jaguars screamed until the night was dark, and the clouds and fog were not seen, only a clear song lingered and moved people's hearts.

"The moon sets and the sun rises, and the rain and wind blow all night; Searching for secrets, until the waist is sore and back ache; The flowers are blooming, refreshing, and the intoxication does not know where to go~~"

On the morning of the second day, Shulot walked slowly, stepping on the patter of raindrops, and returned to the main hall to discuss with the long-awaited warrior chief. And Naxiu, who has always been standing by her side, well, she has trouble moving today, so she didn't show up.

"This month's precipitation is still so abundant!"

Xiulot stood in front of the window, looking at the low-hanging clouds, reminiscing about the wind and rain last night. There was a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"The end of summer is hot and rainy, which is the earing period for the rapid growth of corn. As long as there is enough rain, there should be a good harvest this autumn."

"That's right. The Lord God blesses you! The growth of corn in the field is very gratifying."

Bertard nodded quietly. He picked up Zitao's kettle, brewed a cup of hibiscus flower tea, and handed it to His Highness. Then, he looked at His Highness who was a little tired, and gently advised him.

"Your Highness, it is hot and rainy. Although the corn grows tall, there is a risk of excessive growth. It needs to have enough sunlight to shine. Although the clouds and rain are good, you can't be greedy."

"Indeed! If it rains and there is no sunshine, the corn stalks will grow excessively, and they will fall and damage the harvest, huh?"

Xiulot took a sip of scented tea, savored the rich fragrance of flowers, and nodded in agreement. Immediately, he saw the samurai's piercing gaze, and after a moment of stunnedness, he came to his senses and responded with some embarrassment.

".The battle is hard, and occasionally rest for a day or two."

"Your Highness, it's been a long time since you practiced martial arts in the morning."

Bertard smiled and clicked. He also took a sip of scented tea and naturally changed the topic.

"As a samurai, one must always exercise a strong body, gather a firm will, and cultivate the essence 'Ihotel' in the liver. Your Highness, why don't I come to practice with you tomorrow morning!"

"Wake up early and practice martial arts?"

Hearing this, Shulot's eyes flickered. Ten years of memories flooded into his mind, making him feel a little dazed. Since he was ten years old, he followed the jaguar Olosh and trained as a warrior. And from the age of thirteen, his partner became a loyal samurai commander until he got married at the age of nineteen last year. Unknowingly, the training of the samurai was dropped for a year.

"good!"

The young king thought for a moment, then looked serious and nodded decisively. He stared at the quiet samurai commander and said with emotion.

"Bothard, in my current position, there are fewer and fewer people who can advise me. If you leave soon, who else in the kingdom will replace you?"

"Your Highness, Jaguar Olosh, has rich experience and sharp eyesight, and is able to control the overall situation of the kingdom. He is loyal to you. After I leave, he should be the leader among the generals."

"Well. Jaguar Olosh is the general left by my father and my teacher when I was young. I have always trusted him very much. It's just that he wants to sit in the kingdom and can't be with me."

Shulot pondered for a while, took another sip of tea, and asked with a smile.

"Other than that?"

"Veteran Etalik, resolute and steady, has a vigorous style. He was born as a warrior in His Highness's family. He has profound qualifications and is loyal to His Highness. Among the generals, he should be the second."

"Veteran Etalik is the general left to me by my grandfather. He is old and strong, and he can entrust important tasks to sit in the south for me. However, although Etalik is healthy and able to fight the enemy, he is already over fifty. "

"Your Highness, there are many warriors in your family. They have followed and served for generations, and their loyalty has been tested. The high priest has gone to the Kingdom of God, and the head of the Eagle Legion is by the king's side. You are their only loyal lord. Temple Guard Captain Aye Ervi, Ekat, the chief priest's bodyguard, and Eva, the high priest's personal guard, will fight for you!"

Bertard thought about it, and recommended emphatically.

"Head of the Guard, Eckart, his martial arts are not inferior to mine. Your Highness, you can call him by your side to keep him safe and continue to practice martial arts."

"Chief of the Guard Eckart?"

Shulot closed his eyes and meditated, and a resolute and steady figure appeared in front of him. That was also the family warrior he had been familiar with since he was a child.

Eckart had guarded his grandfather for many years, and his loyalty was beyond doubt. On the night of his grandfather's death, he even led the dead soldiers to set fire to the holy city of Cholula, rushing back and forth, fighting bloody night and day, creating a good opportunity for the army from the south to enter the city.

"Okay! Bertard, you reminded me very well! Well, any other suggestions?"

The warrior commander hesitated for a while before opening his mouth cautiously.

"Your Highness, your relatives and brothers are getting older. Maybe you can train one or two."

"Huh? My blood brother? You mean."

"Everything is decided by His Highness!"

Berthard bowed his head and saluted without saying much.

Shulot pursed his lips, thinking silently. In this era when the noble and the humble are born, and the family is higher than the state, the relatives of the monarch often hold great power. Even if there is some kind of unspeakable risk, most of the time, they are the most important support force of the king, and their loyalty is definitely better than other descendants of the gods.

Elder Tracaeler was the brother of the former king Montezuma, and he also supported three of Montezuma's grandsons successively as kings of the alliance.

"Do the math, Xiuwari is four years younger than me, and this year is sixteen; Shujago is five years younger than me, and this year is fifteen. Both of them have completed basic warrior training. The elder brother is like a father, and the father put the two My younger brother entrusted me with the hope that they will achieve something. At this point, there will be no major changes in the Eastern Expedition!"

Xiulot thought for a moment before making a decision.

"Send envoys to call the two of them from King Qincongcan's capital to the army! Let's start with the guards of the personal guard battalion first, without any preferential treatment."

In the Nahua language, cuauhtli means white eagle and galgo means greyhound. Well, eagle and dog, both are favorite names of the Mexica. Therefore, the meanings of the two names Xiuwari and Xiujiage are "Xiu White Eagle" and "Xiu Greyhound".

"Follow your will, Your Highness!"

Berthard saluted respectfully, and Xiulot nodded in thought.

The family warriors of the father and grandfather, and the brothers of the royal family are all loyal forces that can be relied on. And apart from them, the rest are the trusted generals he cultivated with one hand.

"Bothard, among the generals, who can be the third?"

Hearing this question, the samurai commander looked solemn. He thought for a long time and replied carefully.

"Your Highness, the hereditary aristocrat Kuluka, intelligent and thoughtful, simple and loyal. He can accept the hearts of warriors and militiamen, and he is full of respect for His Highness. He is clear in handling things and has flexible wrists. Among the generals, he can be the third!"

"Haha, Kuluka the monkey! In the past few years, he has guarded the north for me, managed the dog-born flag team, and steadily suppressed the Chapala Lake District and Otomi Sanbang. A commander who is really good at fighting will not be surprised. Without victory, there will be no wisdom or bravery. Because everything is well prepared, there is no need to take risks.”

Xiulot smiled, took a sip of tea, and said something meaningful.

"Monkey, after a few more years of training, he will be able to be a marshal! I once thought about sending him to deal with major events in the East. However, I was worried that he would be too flexible to let him go too far. After all, some loyal , don’t use time and distance to test”

Hearing this, Bertard's heart trembled. He immediately fell to his knees and bowed his head to the king.

"Your Highness! The Lord God bears witness, I am absolutely loyal to you!"

"Berthard."

The young king raised his eyes and stared at the kneeling warrior commander. Then, he stretched out his hands and lifted him up himself.

"Between you and me, although we are monarchs and ministers, we are actually teachers and students. I trust you as I trust my own brothers and sisters. I will entrust all the matters of the Eastern Islands to you. If the land of the Taino people in the East is suitable, I will also trust you. You can seal the earth as king"

"Your Highness! Please don't say any more."

The samurai had sweat on his forehead, and fear appeared on his calm face.

"You are the revered sun, you must surpass everything in the world!"

"Um."

Shulot smiled and said nothing more. He changed the subject and asked gently.

"I heard that you plan to marry your niece to Black Wolf Toltek?"

"Yes, Your Highness! My niece, 'Pearl' Ashari (acitlalin) is sixteen years old and has reached the age of marriage. Toltek is the younger generation I have always valued."

Berthard's expression was still a little nervous.

"Your Highness, if you think it's inappropriate, you can cancel the engagement."

"No, the engagement is fine."

Xiulot nodded with a smile. He was not dissatisfied with the marriage of his trusted general.

"Among the generals, the one following the monkey is the black wolf Toltek. He is unparalleled in bravery, unparalleled in sharpness, illustrious in battle, and very courageous in his actions. Although he has some small problems of being aggressive and aggressive, his own Personality, in fact, is straightforward and simple, even a little simple You entrusted your niece to him, you read it right!"

Speaking of this, Shulot paused, the corners of his mouth raised.

"Bothard, it's you. You are over forty and a half. You are neither married nor have any children. I have already ordered Naxiu to send you two Tlaxcal girls tonight. While there is still time, before going to the east, leave descendants in the kingdom!"

"Your Highness! This. I."

Berthard's expression was cramped, hesitating to speak, and he blushed rarely.

Shulot stopped smiling and ordered seriously.

"Bothard, this is a royal order for you, and it must be obeyed!"

"No, Your Highness. I already have a child."

"What? What did you say?"

Berthard gritted his teeth, lowered his voice, and whispered back.

"It's a girl, just two years old. Beside the head of the Alliance Navy, Anatri. According to the customs of the Anna family, the girl will belong to her."

"Huh?! You and Anatri, have a two-year-old girl?"

Shulot stared wide-eyed, and looked up and down the samurai commander who would hang his head in embarrassment, and he was really impressed. This matter was done in secret, and there was no news in the Kingdom of the Lake.

"Bothard, why don't you pick up the girl and bring her up with you? Or, I'll send an envoy to propose marriage to King Avet for you."

"Your Highness. No need."

Hearing this, Bertard shook his head calmly and firmly.

"The navy family of the alliance is inherited independently and does not lean towards any side of the royal family. If Anatri marries me, she will not be able to continue to lead the navy. She is unwilling to leave."

"As for the child, if she is trained in the navy family, it is very likely that she will succeed the name of the mother of the lake, 'Annatri', and become the next head of the navy. And I am beside His Highness, taking on important responsibilities, I have no time to teach my children."

"."

Shulot looked at the quiet warrior commander for a while, and then heaved a deep sigh.

"Berthard, thank you for your hard work."

"Your Highness."

The monarch and his ministers were silent for a while, and they raised their cups and drank tea at the same time. After a long while, the low voice of conversation resounded in the hall again.

"After the black wolf, how will the generals be ranked?"

"The honorable noble Ezpan is in awe of you. He guards the southwest, has a ruthless style, is decisive in his actions, and is as tenacious as a wolf. After the black wolf, he can be the fifth."

"Then what?"

"Balda, the eagle warrior, is loyal to the royal family and respects you. He has rich experience and is a general of the imperial guards. He works calmly. sixth."

"Well, go ahead."

"Afterwards, the poet commander Paramo, guarding the northern wilderness. He is kind, thoughtful, not afraid of hard work, and not too ambitious. The director of industry and mining, Nekali, is in charge of the copper and iron mining area. He has experienced battles As long as your Highness is in power for a day, you will be unwavering, loyal and reliable!"

Shulot nodded in satisfaction. At this moment, the ones mentioned by the monarch and his ministers are all the generals who hold real power in the kingdom, the generals who command more than a thousand people.

"Very good! Any more?"

"In addition to the senior generals of the kingdom, there is also the surrendered general Tarasco, and the dog-born generals who are good at fighting. Rush. The red salamander, Arnold, is good at managing the army"

"The generals of the dog breed."

Shulot's eyes flickered, and he began to think carefully. Dog-born generals have flexible beliefs, simple dialectical thinking, and are quick to accept new things. Such characteristics are very suitable for dealing with the coming European colonists.

"Bothard, if one of the four dog-born generals is selected, he will go to sea with you. Who do you want?"

"ah?"

Bertard looked surprised. He looked at His Highness's serious expression, thought for a while, and gave an affirmative answer.

"Your Highness, I want Arnold the Red Newt."

Shulot looked at the calm warrior commander with great interest.

"Why?"

"Because the chief of the red salamander, Asholot, is dead, and there is only Arnold in the kingdom."

Bertard smiled and explained in detail.

"Arnold used to hide his name and farm in the village. Compared with the other chiefs, he didn't have much ambition. The Eastern Islands are thousands of miles away. If the generals have too much ambition, they will become a hidden danger to the kingdom. "

".Um."

Shulot pondered for a long time, looked at the sincere warrior commander, and nodded heavily.

The family generals left behind by the father and grandfather, the brothers raised by the royal family, the trusted commanders who were born as civilians, and the generals who returned from the battle. Together, they control the military power of the Kingdom of the Lake, and they both cooperate and restrain each other. And the one who brings them together is the supreme and only king in the kingdom!

"No, there is still a force on the water. Although this force is still small, it has an infinitely possible future!"

The young king's eyes flickered, and his thoughts fluctuated. After counting breaths, he straightened his spine, looked to the west, and spoke in a deep voice.

"The kingdom's exploration fleet, where is it now, how long has it been resting?"

"Your Highness, it has been half a year since the kingdom's exploration fleet returned. Now, the two leading captains are resting in Zicao City, where the navy in the south of the kingdom is stationed."

"Having rested for half a year, enough!"

The corner of Xiulot's mouth curled up, announcing the king's decree, which cannot be refused.

"Send envoys and let the two exploration captains drive the longboat along the Talsas River and head eastward! Within a month, they will arrive at the Water Valley City Camp and wait for new dispatches."

"Your Highness, the middle section of the upper reaches of the Talsas River is extremely steep and difficult for boats to pass through."

"It's rainy in summer, and the water level of some tributaries has risen, so small boats can pass. Well, send some local fishermen to guide them. In addition, arrange Tlaxcala militiamen along the way upstream. Where it is really difficult, thousands of people will be mobilized to tow on land. over!"

"This is a boat on land?."

Hearing this, Bertard looked surprised. He thought for a while, then nodded again.

"Indeed, although the longship is long, it is not heavy. As long as there are enough manpower, it is feasible to tow it. And right now, in the South Route Army, there are many prisoners, and the most indispensable thing is manpower."

"Ha ha!"

Xiulot laughed out loud and made a decision. Looking at the statue of the main god, he prayed aloud with the determination and will of a king.

"The Lord God blesses! Sailing on dry land is naturally a grand plan to go to the vast east! I'm right here, waiting for their arrival!"

Maomao has been farming recently, and has tanned black cat hair. (_) After this month, I will make up for it as soon as possible.