Aztec Eternals

Outside the commander's tent, the north wind from the plateau howled and swept across the land, heading southward with an irresistible power. In the big tent, balsam dal is quietly burning in the jade furnace, exuding a distant and rich aroma, which makes people's thoughts active and their hearts clear.

In the pleasant atmosphere, Shulot looked at Ezpan who had sworn to the ground, the corners of his mouth slightly raised. He smiled and held up the new commander of the Tarasco Legion, and once again encouraged him.

"Ezpan, do everything I entrusted to you, and further prove your ability! After the victory in the Western Expedition, the land of Miconque will be re-enfranchised, and a vassal garrison alliance will be established to conquer the states of Colima and control The Terkos in the west, and you are familiar with the terrain there. At that time, you will also have a place among the great nobles of the alliance!"

Hearing this, Ezpan raised his head and looked at Shulot inquiringly, with a slightly dazed look in his eyes. After all, he was born as a commoner in a foreign country, and he was not clear about the system of the Mexica Alliance, nor could he comprehend the meaning of His Highness's words. He just saluted again with joy.

"Your Highness, I will always obey your will! I am willing to fight the Pintex barbarians for you!"

Xiulot nodded slightly and said no more. He pondered for a moment, then asked slowly.

"Ezpan, how much do you know about the capital of the Kingdom of Tarasco, the land of hummingbirds 'Qin Cong Can City'? How is its defense, and are there any weaknesses?"

Ezpan thought for a moment, then cautiously offered advice.

"Your Highness, Qincongcan, the royal capital, is majestic and spacious. At its peak, it had a population of nearly 100,000 people. It was a first-class city in the world! According to the alliance's new measurement, the city wall is about nine meters high and wide enough for seven or eight people to walk side by side. The walls are all made of granite, volcanic rocks and blue bricks, which are indestructible after consuming a lot of corn mortar! On the city walls, there are many wooden watchtowers, where archers can be stationed to attack the majestic capital, just like climbing clouds A volcano in the middle of nowhere is no easy task."

Hearing this, Shulot frowned gradually. Ezpan's description was similar to the scout's report, and by reflecting each other, the image of Qin Cong Cancheng gradually became clear in his mind, which also made him feel more troublesome.

".The capital city itself is built on the edge of Lake Patzcuaro. The underground water system is complicated, but it is not connected to the lake, and there is no special water gate. There are many deep wells in the capital city, which can provide drinking water for 100,000 people. Outside the capital city is the prosperous Patzcuaro The Quarro Lake area is full of people, full of rich villages and manors."

Xiulot thought for a moment, then asked in a deep voice.

"Ezpan, tell the truth. If I let you dig a tunnel under the city of Chin Cong Chan, to the wall, are you sure?"

Hearing His Highness's inquiry, Ezpan felt heavy pressure. He wanted to open his mouth several times, but swallowed the words of Nuo again. After a while, he shook his head solemnly.

"Your Highness, I'm not sure. Below the lake area is full of flooded soil and sedimentary groundwater areas. Digging tunnels is a real technical job! Only the most experienced old miners have a little certainty, and these old miners are all in Tara. On weekdays, most of the senior miners gather dozens of miles southwest of the capital, mining several semi-open-pit copper mines directly under the royal family. It is a high-yield copper mining area near the city of Ivacio!"

Shulot raised his eyebrows lightly. He heard the news of the copper mine again, and it was right in front of him, under the command of the army! He carefully remembered the news in his heart, and then asked again.

"Have you ever been to the cities of Patzquale and Ivacio in the south of the capital?"

Ezpan recalled for a long time before nodding seriously.

"Yes, Your Highness. The city of Patsquale is tens of miles east of the royal capital. It has a long history and has been built for more than a hundred years. Similar to the Huayamo Fortress, Patsquale in the southeast is small in size and the city defense is strong. At the same time, There is a huge granary there, supplying the Kingdom Legion to go to the east or south. At this time, on the southern front, Sitakwarobang needs a lot of food, and the logistics line of transportation should start from here!"

"As for the city of Ivacchio, it is a big city that prospered because of the copper mine trade. It is located in the southernmost part of Lake Patzquale, and the city has expanded to the lake with convenient waterways. There is a wide market and tall pyramids there. , there are merchants from all over the world, as well as large and small copper and silver mines around, as well as rich and gorgeous noble manors. More importantly, the rich city of Ivacio has no walls! Only in the temple area in the center can there be Pyramid complexes like fortresses."

There was a longing gleam in Ezpan's eyes. A city that almost monopolizes the production and trade of copper mines, and a city that is also rich in silver, one can imagine how rich it is! He spoke slightly excitedly.

"Your Highness, the city of Ivacio is not protected by walls! In front of the powerful army of the alliance, this prosperous city is like a weak and beautiful girl. It will not make any resistance and can only be ravaged wantonly!"

Hearing Ezpan's incomplete meaning, Shulot nodded slightly, noncommittal. Although the city of Ivacio is rich, it has no real impact on the overall strategic situation and is not a priority target.

In fact, Lake Patzquale is not connected to Lake Queteo in the north, and the Alliance fleet cannot sail in. The lake has always been firmly controlled by the Tarascos. And the city of Ivacio by the lake is sheltered behind the two strong cities of Chincongcan and Patzquale, and it is difficult to reach it for a while.

The young commander's gaze once again fell on the map in the big tent, on the mark of Patzquale City.

He looked at the southern front, where the main armies of the two sides fought. The 100,000-scale army fought for months, and the warriors fell like rain, and the nobles died like flowers! More importantly, Sitakwarobang is located in a mountainous forest area. Although it is steep and easy to defend, it is not rich and relies entirely on the grain roads behind. At this moment, the grain transportation road from Patzquale City is the lifeline of the enemy in the south!

Shulot pondered for a moment, many thoughts flickered faintly, but he couldn't make sense of them clearly, and it was difficult to make a decision. He shook his head slightly, then looked at the respectful and obedient Ezpan, and waved his hands.

"Ezpan, you go down first. Train the Tarasco troops and form the second spear army!"

The big tent opened and closed immediately, and the sober wind penetrated into the tent, refreshing people's spirits. Then, the young commander summoned several personal guards beside him and gave instructions.

"Call Quds Legion Commander Olosh, Monkey Kuluka, Veteran Etalik, Black Wolf Toltek, Royal Deputy Commander Balda, and God's Blessed Legion Commander Natali. Just say I'm going to hold a small Military discussion, please come here in a low-key manner!"

The order of these natural calls represents the order of cronies in the young commander's mind and subconscious.

The guards hurried away. Shulot turned around and saw the red sandalwood burning silently. Unknowingly, a piece of fragrant wood is about to burn out, just like the precarious Tarasco Kingdom, and like the Northern Mexica Army whose offensive is exhausted.

But after a while, the teacher Olosh arrived first. He looked in the tent first, but there was no one else, then he gave Xiulot a hug and said softly.

"Sholot, you have a bad complexion recently. Don't overthink it, and rest on time! Otherwise, I'll find you two personal maids to take good care of you."

In front of the teacher who accompanied him since he was a child, Xiu Luote relaxed a lot. He sighed slightly, removed the majesty of the commander, shook his head and smiled.

"Teacher, it's really not easy to command an army and fight one side! I'm like walking on the edge of a steep cliff, feeling uneasy in my heart, looking around from time to time, lest I miss one step. I'm also like a monkey king with a mountain on his back, Endless pressure is on the shoulders, and it is difficult to sleep for a moment. In addition, there are so many things in the daily life, and there is no moment of peace.

My father has already controlled the rear for me, guarded the fortress, and maintained contact with the rear alliance. He also helped me manage the allocation of food and grass, compensation for casualties, and rewards for military merit. However, there are some things that I cannot rely on others. I always have to deal with the generals of various parties and look at the situation of the army one by one. And the situation of the enemy is not clear, you need to speculate from time to time, it is really a headache to be cautious! "

Hearing the young commander's complaint, a gratified smile appeared on Olosh's concerned face. Soon, he put away his smile and solemnly praised.

"Your Highness, this is how you command an army! In the past six months of battles and victories, you have grown into an excellent marshal! After going through this training, you will be able to manage fiefdoms at your fingertips in the future, which is much easier! Lotte, no matter what, your father and I will always stand by your side!"

Speaking of the last sentence, the majestic jaguar warrior knelt down on one knee for the first time and put the hand of the young commander on his head.

Shulot was startled, and skillfully shook Olosh's hair. Then, he bowed hastily and lifted Teacher Olosh from the ground.

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"Your Highness, the generals are not far behind, you must maintain your majesty during the military meeting."

Hearing this, Xiulot was silent for a moment, then nodded. He returned his calm face and asked in a deep voice.

"Olosh, what is the status of the Quds Legion?"

"The Holy City Legion currently has 3,500 warriors, all of whom are loyal to you!"

The young commander nodded slightly, this is the absolute core of the direct line.

Then, "Monkey" Kuluka arrived second, and fell to the ground respectfully as soon as he entered the account. He was wearing a formal battle suit, his expression became resolute and calm, only his eyes still shone with agility.

"My lord, congratulations on another victory! I am willing to die for you at any time!"

Shulot smiled lightly and said kindly.

"Monkey got up, don't be too polite. What's the status of the Lancer Corps?"

"There are 8,000 members of the Long Spear Corps, recharging their batteries all the way, just participating in the siege and blockade. The soldiers often ask for orders, and they have long been looking forward to killing the enemy and making meritorious deeds!"

Shulot nodded again. The well-trained Long Spear Corps will test the actual combat effectiveness in the field, which is also the direct descendant of the confidant. Thinking of this, he comforted softly.

"Don't worry, the opportunity to play will come soon!"

Not long after, the veteran Etalik stepped into the big tent with a fierce expression, knelt down and saluted.

"Your Highness, your brilliance shines on us like the sun rising from the sky! Your wisdom guides us like a crystal-clear emerald! I am your blue brick, paving the way for you!"

Shulot smiled gently. he asked.

"Etalik, you have always handled things properly, and you have handled many matters in the Estuary Fortress well! How many troops are there in the Temple Guard?"

"There are 1,500 warriors in the temple guard, including 500 crossbowmen. They are ready to fight at any time!"

Xiulot smiled with satisfaction. In several sieges, the elite temple guard performed extremely well. The crossbowman has an extremely long range and can effectively suppress the city. The temple warriors fought bravely and broke into the river mouth fort first. These fanatical religious warriors are good at attacking bravely, often forgetting to die, and their own losses will not be small.

Then, the young commander pondered for a moment and asked slowly.

"What's the status of the Chichimaker?"

Veteran Etalik's face remained unchanged, but his tone was much softer.

"Your Highness, the Chichimaker dogs have gone through two sieges, and they are the first to ascend the city several times. They are always at the forefront of the city, using the unpredictable explosive pottery caltrops. Now, only one of the four thousand dogs is left. The morale was extremely low. Even if they tried their best to appease them and provided them with food, drinks, and potions for the priests, the leaders of all ministries were full of complaints. The low-level tribal fighters suffered heavy casualties, and they were also difficult to suppress. In the middle, it can only be used as the defender of the fortress!"

Hearing this, Shulot nodded slowly. No matter how brave the dog descendants are, they are not afraid of death and gods, but they are just ordinary tribal fighters. In the face of such casualties, it is really unusable. He thought for a moment, and ordered loudly.

"Then let the dog-borns garrison on the spot to help defend the Huayamo fortress! Etalik, work harder, continue to win over the leaders of the ministries, and appease the hearts of the dog-born soldiers."

Etalik nodded respectfully, and then stood on the left and right.

Shulot was lost in thought. He calculated the garrison situation of several fortresses. After conquering the estuary fortress, the wooden fort on the north bank of the Leman River became insignificant, and it was no longer a necessary stronghold for food routes. So, he re-mobilized the royal warriors who were stationed and rested, and took away all the new weapons. He then gave these wooden castles, together with the land on the north bank of the Leman River, to the Ottopan Knights led by Giova.

Of the 3,000 samurai in Ottopan, only 1,500 remained, which was also unusable. The northern wooden castle was handed over to Jiowa to garrison, which was to appease the Otomi people. The land on the north bank has nothing to do with the overall situation, and it is temporarily returned to the Ottopan city-state to stabilize the covenant between the two parties. The superficial concessions of these alliances can also help Giova establish his prestige in the city-state.

Now, the Estuary Fortress has become the new core stronghold, the storage center for all food. Shulot asked his father to come forward again and let him guard here, commanding the western city-state army and the royal warriors led by Tepopolo.

The western city-states sent 5,000 city-state warriors, and there are still about 4,000 warriors left. The noble private soldiers of these states cannot be relied on for large-scale field battles or sieges, but they are more than enough to defend the city, and they are even better at looting. The city-state warriors garrisoned at the river mouth fortress, and from time to time plundered the hinterland of Acambaro state in the east, and wiped out the noble manors in various places. They maintained continuous pressure on the remnants of Tarasco in the north, and they also looked for the opponent's flaws. They were ready to cooperate with Huayamo's main force at any time to defeat the opponent in one fell swoop!

In the Yurilia Lake water battle, the three thousand royal warriors led by Tepopolo were placed on the front line of the battle, and suffered the heaviest casualties. Even after the rest and treatment of the wooden castle, there are only 1,500 warriors left in this army. The young commander continued to put him in the Hekou Fortress as one of the garrison troops.

While thinking about it, Shulot lit a new red sandalwood. The mellow aroma entered the nose, bringing different levels of feelings, just like his changing mood. In the heart of the young commander, each unit has a clear judgment. Loyalty, relatives, distance, number of combat equipment, characteristics of fighting style, and even how to position and use them are all very clear!

Reorganize it again, sort out the situation of each unit, and deduce the next battle situation.