Aztec Eternals

After the rain, the sky is sunny and the bright sun is shining, bringing the blessing of the sun god. The golden roof of the Palace of Winds is shining, and the silverware in the main hall is shining. On the viewing platform, a string of pleasant copper bells hangs. A gust of wind blows, and the golden bells sway with the wind, playing crisp bells.

The ringing of the bell awakened the pensive king. "Kasongchi" Suangua raised his head, revealing a young and resolute face. He has only been on the throne for four years, and he is only in his twenties this year. The young king looked behind him, and saw an older man in fine clothes holding a wooden plank with a solemn expression.

"Zinjin, have you tested the power of this longbow?"

In the Prepeca language, Zinjini means "hummingbird", and the capital city Chin Tsoncan is "Land of Hummingbirds". With such a noble inheritance title, the old man in Chinese clothes is obviously a glorious nobleman with a high status. In fact, he has held the position of Chief Minister for more than two decades, through three generations of kings.

Chief Minister Jin Jinni nodded solemnly and replied in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, I have observed it myself. The Mexica's new longbow is extremely powerful, at least twice as powerful as the Tlaxcala bow! Within 140 paces, it can be thrown to kill light armored militiamen, and within 90 paces, it can be shot flat Kill the leather warrior!"

Hearing this result, Su Angua was shocked and stood up abruptly. He is a king who has been in battle, but he just did a little mental calculation, and immediately made a sound of surprise.

"Most of the stone fortresses in the north and south are no more than three or four people tall. To effectively kill the enemy's leather warriors, archers and catapults must shoot within 50 steps at least. According to the range and power of this longbow, in Mexico In front of the bow warriors, isn’t the fortress on the flat ground helpless?!”

Zinjinni looked at the young king and nodded solemnly.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Under the surprise attack of the Mexica longbow warriors, the wooden forts on the north bank of the Leman River only held on for six or seven days before they all fell. In the south of Sitakwarobang, the outermost circle All the stone fortresses have been lost, and now they are fighting hard on the defense line of the second mountain fortress. Under the attack of the vicious big fish from the east, the lives of warriors and militiamen are dying like newborn fish eggs."

King Suangua's face sank like water.

"What's the latest situation of the battle between the North and the South?"

The old man in Chinese clothes thought for a moment, handed out the wooden plank in his hand, and then pointed to the terrain on it to describe in detail.

"The Mexica army on the South Road has nearly 30,000 warriors and is the main force of the enemy. It must be directly under the royal family of the Texcoco Lake District and the real core army of the Mexica Alliance. Their commander is temporarily Iscari of the 'Last Moon' of the Mexica royal family is a veteran. However, with the increase in the size of the army, the supreme commander of the South Army must be the new king 'Water Spirit' Avitsotel, and you defeated by his men."

Su Angua raised his head to recall, and nodded slowly after a while.

"Four years ago, not long after I took the throne, Avet led an army to attack. I led the army to conquer Sitakwarobang for several months, and repeatedly harassed the grain roads with water troops and militias before repelling the Mexica. Afterwards, they took advantage of the situation to pursue, defeated several legions, and achieved a brilliant victory! In fact, this was a hard and hard battle, and the 'Water Spirit' is not easy!"

Having said that, a wry smile appeared on Su Angua's face.

"The year before last, Tisok came to the throne, and I was delighted for a long time. Tisok chose the Otomi in the war of ascension. The kingdom was ready to go, and the crusade against the northern Tekos was stopped. I led the legion, and Avet fought once on the banks of the Leman River, and he felt the difficulty of the opponent. But he didn't expect that Avet would kill his brother and become king in the capital city in the lake after only a few months. And mobilized a large army to attack. The Mexica are really a bloodthirsty and warlike nation!"

Hearing this, Jinjinni saluted solemnly and said solemnly.

"The Mexica's inheritance is disorderly, they respect their strength, and they take pleasure in fighting all day long. This is a barbaric tribe hated by the sun god, and they are demons in the western volcano! The Mexica's western expedition to Otomi failed for a long time. , suffered a lot of casualties, and finally only took the city of Hilotpec. According to common sense, the city-states of Mexico will not have too much enthusiasm for war this time. As long as we block this wave of sudden attacks during the busy farming season, When the warriors and militias everywhere are mobilized, victory will eventually be ours!"

Su Angua thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and continued to wait for the chief minister's analysis.

"The Mexica army on the North Road has only 10,000 warriors, and there are a lot of longbowmen among them. Their commander is 'Reaper' Shulot, who is said to be a boy in his teens. He is a branch of the Mexica royal family. The grandson of the current high priest Shuter, and the fiancé of Avit's eldest daughter. The commanders of both the north and the south are Avit's cronies, and they have united the priesthood and the royal family."

Hearing this, Su Angua spoke in surprise.

"Northern Road suffered repeated defeats. First, they lost the wooden fort stronghold, and then they were ambushed by the river. One or two thousand warriors were lost, and tens of thousands of militiamen were lost. I thought the opponent was an experienced veteran, but I didn't expect it to be just a child! "

Chief Minister Zinjini shook his head and explained carefully.

"Your Majesty, this is not an ordinary boy. The lurking spies reported that shortly after the death of Montezuma I, the 'Death' Shulot was born. When he was born, there was a vision in the sky, the morning star was bright, and he was born with a mana. Hui. Later, he personally killed the old king Tisok and was appointed as the heir to the royal family. There are even rumors that he is the reincarnation of the ancient Toltec craftsman, who can make all kinds of extraordinary utensils, such as the Mexica longbow His invention!"

Hearing the chief's words, King Su Angua looked solemn and dubious. He is still young, and although he is not very devout in his beliefs, it is also difficult for him to fully understand the affairs of the gods.

"Since this is the case, we still need to be careful. It seems that we should send another batch of reinforcements to the North Road."

Jinjinni hesitated for a moment, then spoke in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, there are not too many enemies on the North Road. The land on both sides of the Leman River has been temporarily abandoned, and the Kingdom has retreated to the fortress at the mouth of the river and the forts along the line. Six thousand warriors and twenty thousand militia have been stationed in the strong defense line of Akan Baro State. As long as you don't rush to fight, it is enough to resist 20,000 to 30,000 Mexica warriors. After half a month, the kingdom can send another 10,000 militiamen to the north, but the warriors can only wait for the support from the Chapala Lake area."

Suangua paced back and forth, recalling the kingdom's military deployment. He has been personally controlling the most important military mobilization.

"With the Patzcuaro Lake area as the core, there are 25,000 warriors in the hands of the royal family. There are 5,000 other well-trained pike militias, and 5,000 rebuilt barbarian mercenaries. Now, the war has been going on for several months, and the north and the south The samurai lost an astonishing more than 3,000. At least 2,000 samurai should be left in the capital, and the reliable combat force that can be mobilized is only 20,000 samurai and 10,000 elite militia.

Under the raids of the Mexica, more than 20,000 militiamen have been lost, and about 50,000 have already entered the battle. Militiamen from all over the country are urgently mobilizing, recruiting young men from villages on a large scale, and temporarily putting aside the autumn harvest. "

Su Angua showed a bitter smile. He worked hard for a long time and was invincible in the conquests in the west and the north, but it was still difficult to resist the huge power in the east. This year's busy farming season lacks enough manpower, and the autumn harvest will inevitably decrease significantly.

"Currently, there are 6,000 warriors and 20,000 militia stationed in Akanbaro State in the north. More than 10,000 warriors and 30,000 militiamen have been stationed in Sitakwala State in the south. The remaining 3,000 warriors"

The king pondered for a long time, recalling the topography of the kingdom's north and south, before asking.

"What did the two Marshals from the North and the South say?"

Chief Minister Jin Jinni thought for a while, and seriously replied.

"The most recent letter was a report from a week ago. Southern Commander-in-Chief Queus said that the battle was extremely fierce, and the stone forts in the mountains were fighting all day long. Thousands of longbow warriors from the Mexica army surrounded several key fortresses and continued to attack for days. The enemy's longbowmen even approached within sixty steps, and under the cover of their shields, they shot at the bows and arrows at the top of the city. They also built a roaring wooden beast, smashing huge stones into the stone castle, Those in the middle will die immediately."

The meaning of "Quiyusi" is eagle, a sacred heritage title. Southern Commander Kuiyus is the blood of Taliguri, the first king of Kasongchi, and the uncle of King Suangua, a trusted royal family member.

Confusion and shock appeared on King Suangua's face again.

"What is the roaring wood beast?"

Jinjin thought for a while and replied.

"It should be some kind of siege weapon, and it is said to be the invention of 'Reaper' Shulot. Queus has sent a large number of warriors and militiamen to harass the Mexica's back road. To take precautions, several intermediate camps were built. The warriors on both sides killed hundreds of people every day, and the militiamen twice as many."

Su Angua's expression was unusually heavy. He hadn't heard much good news since the war started.

"Where's the northern commander, Ospai? What did he say?"

Jinjinni smiled and shook his head.

"The head of the Navy Corps, Marshal Russia, reported that the situation is optimistic and there is not much pressure. He has not faced many enemies, and the Mexica navy has returned to the east. Now the navy is mobilizing to suppress the northern enemies in the wooden fort. Among them. He applied to you to mobilize the garrison of the southern defense line and besiege one or two wooden forts. He also invited your army to dispatch to completely wipe out the Mexica partial division in the north!"

Hearing that the north was dominant, Su Angua relaxed a little. He shook his head and laughed, and reprimanded softly.

"This warlike crocodile! Tell him that you are not allowed to mobilize the garrison on the defensive line. The policy of the North Road is to wait for work and not stick to it. There will be more and more enemies in the future. He must stick to the fortress at the mouth of the river and the fortress on the southern line. There must be no mistakes. ! In addition, I don’t have a large army for him, so it doesn’t matter if we temporarily abandon it on both sides of the Leman River. Let him give full play to the power of the water army and harass the enemy’s grain roads!”

It is a safe policy for the chief minister to bow his head and take orders. He made a mark on the plank, then continued to look at the king.

Su Angua pondered for a moment, finally made a decision, and ordered loudly.

"The focus of this battle is in the south! I will personally lead 2,000 bronze axe guards, 5,000 spear militiamen, and 5,000 barbarian mercenaries to support the southern front! Leave 3,000 directly subordinate warriors in the capital, and you will see the situation. The same , Most of the mobilized militia will support the south, and the north will supplement as appropriate!"

The king paused for a moment, with a majestic look on his face.

"Zinjini, outside the lake area, when will the reinforcements from the states arrive?!"

The chief minister lowered his head slightly.

"The Lake Chapala area in the west has been mobilized, and the great nobles from all over the country have announced that they will be kings. However, due to the busy farming season, they temporarily promised to dispatch 10,000 warriors and 20,000 militiamen. They plan to divide them into two batches and transport them to the north by water. The first batch Fifty thousand reinforcements will arrive within a month, and the second in two months."

Su Angua's face flashed with anger.

"The Chapala Lake District has a population of at least 600,000. The nobles from all over the country have 20,000 warriors, all young and strong are recruited, and they can mobilize a maximum of 80,000 militiamen! Send envoys to scold them and demand that the reinforcements be doubled!"

Jinjinni looked helpless. He was silent for a moment, exhorting in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, the Chapala Lake region has a long-standing tradition of self-government. They have to guard against the Tekos rebels in the mountains and the Guamal dogs in the north. This time, they can deploy 10,000 warriors and 20,000 militiamen to support them. , is already respecting the prestige of His Majesty's conquest, and is very obedient."

The chief minister looked at the young king's face and continued to explain respectfully.

"I will negotiate with them. After the autumn harvest is completed, if there is no accident, they should still be able to support 20,000 militiamen. The northern front is as stable as the towering western mountains, so there is no need for His Majesty to worry."

Hearing this, Su Angua thought for a moment, and finally nodded.

"Keep in touch with the Lake Chapala area, and send the old man of the kingdom to persuade the local nobles. How will Wetamobang, a mountainous area south of the Talsas River, respond? They are very close to the southern front, and 5,000 warriors can quickly join the battlefield. "

Jin Jinni hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth.

"Your Majesty, Wetamoban rejected your call. They replied that the spring plowing was busy, and the Mexica were harassing the border, and they could not move the army north."

Hearing this, Su Angua angrily tore off the copper bell in front of him and threw it on the silver ritual vessel. The crisp wind chime is accompanied by a low thud, just like the disturbed mood of a king.

"Damn the southern city-state. When this battle is over, I want to hold these tribes back in my hands!"

The king swore his oath in a low voice. Immediately, he looked serious and looked at the chief minister.

"Zinjini, did the Terkos ministries in the west respond to the call?"

Jinjin nodded with a smile.

"Your Majesty, the vassal Terkos ministries responded to the covenant and promised to send 10,000 elite tribal warriors. The condition is that the kingdom provide food and grass and provide them with high-quality equipment. They have just finished spring plowing, and the journey is far away. They are expected to arrive in two months. .”

Su Angua calmed down and sighed softly.

"The city-states of the kingdom don't even have the loyalty of aliens who are vassals!"

Then, the king gave an order in a deep voice.

"Accept all their conditions. They don't need to walk to help, send the southern navy to support them, and go directly to the Sitacuaro defense line. In addition, discuss with the local chiefs. The kingdom is willing to provide exquisite feather clothing, expensive gold and silver jewelry, In exchange for them mobilizing another 20,000 militiamen to help after the autumn harvest!"

Jinjinni lowered his head again and wrote down the will on the west side of the wooden map.

Su Angua paced back and forth, pondering for a long time.

"Zinjini, how about the negotiations with the envoys sent to the major countries? Are the surrounding ministries willing to send troops to help, or to crusade against the Mexica?"

Jinjin shook his head slightly.

"Your Majesty, we have always been estranged from the tribes. The tribes believe in false gods and do not know the value of the true god. The Mixtecs and Zapotecs in the south are watching. The Mexica have relaxed their tribute. The two departments have no intention of resisting for the time being. The Otomi people in the north have contacted us several times. Although they maintain a tacit agreement with us not to interfere with each other, they are unwilling to send troops at this time. The Vastec people seem to be exploited seriously and complain. But They were suppressed by the northern commander of the Mexica, and they dare not resist for the time being."

Having said that, the chief minister saluted solemnly.

"The only hope now is the Tlaxcalans in the east. They have had a deep grudge with the Mexica and have been fighting each other for decades. At this time, they are talking about sending troops. It's just the hypocritical holy city of Cholu The priests of Ra came out to stop it, threatening that this is a god war against pagans. Unless we convert to false gods."

Su Angua frowned. The god of the sun, the goddess of the earth, and the goddess of the moon, the belief in the three gods has long been rooted in the land of Mikan. Although the priests were suppressed by the royal family and accepted the appointment of the king, it was absolutely impossible for them to agree to convert.

"The matter of conversion must not be mentioned. The Mexica are jaguars devouring the mountains, and their ambition is the whole world. The people of Tlaxcala should understand this truth. Only the unity of the two countries can resist the tyranny of the Mexica. The great alliance of the valley.

Select from the royal family and send honorable envoys of the descendants of the gods. Just say that I am willing to make brothers with the leaders of the four states in Tlaxcala, with them as the eldest brother and me as the younger brother, and sign a covenant of hundreds of generations under the witness of the gods! At the same time, I am willing to marry them, take the princess of the Tlaxcala as my main wife, and betroth the princess of the former king to them! "

Hearing this, the chief minister's expression changed drastically.

"Your Majesty, your current wife is the daughter of a great nobleman in the kingdom, how can you give up easily? As for the princess of the former king, the people of Tlaxcala have always been cruel and tyrannical."

Su Angua shook his head, his tone was tough and decisive.

"This time, the Mexica are coming in menacingly, and they have sent out all over the country, and there are many new weapons. In my opinion, the kingdom may be in danger of extinction! At this time, what are the grievances of the princesses? As for the current queen, I will naturally explain it well and appease her family. Besides, the marriage will not be held until this war is over. The first task now is to find ways to get the Tlaxcalans to send troops to reduce the pressure on the front line!"

Chief Minister Zinjini was speechless. He was silent for a long time, and finally bowed and prostrated himself on the ground, accepting the order.

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