The sunlight from the ceiling shines down and falls on the bark paper documents. The words on the document were clearly visible, and the details of the alliance came into view.
"The northern city-states have a total population of 410,000. The northwest Hilotepec State (referred to as Xipec State) has a population of 130,000, the northern Metztitland (referred to as Maitland) has a population of 80,000, and the northeastern Atotoni State has a population of 410,000. There are 200,000 people in Erke (referred to as Arke State).”
Shulot reread it again and commented in a deep voice.
"The northern city-states of the alliance generally have smaller populations and are all military city-states on the frontier."
"The fields in the north are slightly barren, and the states have gone through wars, so the population is not abundant. However, the three states in the north are under greater military pressure and rely on supplies from the center of the alliance. They have always been quite loyal."
The high priest smiled calmly, knowing all the places in the alliance.
"Shulote, my child. The northern state of Maitland is the place you passed through when you first captured the captives and returned. There are only 80,000 people there, governed by the local honorable nobles, and further north it borders the Huastec people .”
Hearing this, Xiuluo nodded and fell into memories. He still remembered the city of Maitland he passed through after the first capture of prisoners. He also met Tikalo, a Mayan merchant with noble background, in the central market there.
"The northwest Shipeke State was captured during the conquest of the Otomi people and was managed by the royal nobles and northern general Ocerol. Shipeke State is an important town in the north. It is close to the tributary of the Tampen River and has abundant water and soil. It is vast and has a lot of fertile land. In the era of the Otomi people, there were 300,000 people there. It was just that the conquest was brutal six years ago, and it has not yet recovered."
When the high priest said this, he paused slightly. He pondered for a while before speaking calmly.
"Northern General Ocelor, who has a close relationship with the priests and elders of Ugol, has also met me. He is loyal to the great alliance royal family itself and has not wavered in any way. He is unwilling to return to the royal capital to enjoy... even if he is far away from the lake In Zhongdu City, he still fulfilled his duties and was quite encouraging. And the Divine Blessing Legion of Shipeke State made great contributions in the Western Expedition and was extremely effective in the campaign."
"Loyal to the royal family itself, unwavering, unwilling to return to pleasure..."
Shulot listened carefully and understood his grandfather's unfinished meaning. He recalled General Ocelot's performance during the Western Expedition and made a judgment.
"It seems that General Ocelot is an important local minister who defends his territory, does not interfere with the internal affairs of the kingdom, and watches the situation from afar..."
"Alco State in the northeast is located at the junction of the Huastecs and Tlaxcalans. There are a large number of stone forts and wooden forts. In the past few years, the Tlaxcalans have invaded several times. Alco State has become a fierce battlefield. , the population also decreased by 30,000 to 40,000.”
The high priest glanced at Shulot and said calmly.
"In the next eastern expedition, the Northern Route Army will march from here to conquer the old enemy Tlaxcala. The central alliance has sent an envoy to order the Huastec people to prepare nearby and supply some food."
"I heard reports from the kingdom's caravans that the Huastec tribes were hit by hurricanes last year and their food production was reduced. They seem to be a little unstable."
Shulot was a little worried.
"The alliance forces them to supply food and grass in case the Huastecs are forced to rebel..."
"If they rebel, then they will be reconciled... The Huastecs are completely different from the Nahua tribes. They are a branch of the Mayans and believe in the Mayan gods. The folk customs of the Huastec tribes are very weak, and the status of warriors is not high, and war Its power is low and it poses no threat to the alliance."
The high priest smiled lightly, his calm words filled with solemnity.
"The Northern Route Army of the Eastern Expedition will be personally led by King Avit, and will be directly subordinate to at least 60,000 to 70,000 warriors from various states. Having the Huastec people nearby to provide food will reduce the pressure on many alliances. The mountains and forests of Tlaxcala State are undulating, The forts are stacked on top of each other, making it difficult for the army to deploy. If the Huastec tribes refuse, they can just send out tens of thousands of partial divisions to sweep all the nearby Huastec towns and villages!..."
Hearing this, Shulot shook his head slightly and made no comment. Although the Huastec tribes have been vassals for a long time and have always been respectful and paid tribute, due to their Mayan origins and beliefs, they have never been accepted by the upper echelons of the alliance. From the perspective of the powerful Mexica Federation, the Huastec ministries were merely providers of taxes.
"My son, don't worry. The Huastec tribes are under threat from the canine in the north and should not rebel against the Alliance at this time."
The high priest patted Shulot on the shoulder. His eyes moved slightly and he mentioned another related thing.
"North of the Huastec people, north of the mouth of the Tampon River, tens of thousands of dog tribes appeared last year. Under the banner of Red Crow, they crossed the Sierra Madre Oriental and moved eastward, while recruiting more dog tribes from the northern wilderness. , while aggressively attacking the Huastec people. These canine tribes are very brave and have flexible tactics. After the autumn harvest last year, the leader of the Huastec tribe recruited eight thousand warriors and went north to conquer the canine people. As a result, they were attacked on the edge of the mountains. The arrow body dies..."
"Ah? Red Crow Tribe!"
Shulot was shocked when he heard this. His expression changed and he asked in a deep voice.
"These red crow tribes are extremely cunning and run very fast. They must be the group of Guakili dog descendants who escaped when I led my army on the northern expedition!"
"As expected, they are the descendants of Guakili dogs who have escaped."
The high priest nodded slightly. The kingdom's northern expedition and the dog descendants' eastward march were in tandem, so they must be related. This did not surprise him. He smiled lightly and said with interest.
"After these tens of thousands of Red Crow tribes defeated the Huastec leader's conquest, they began to establish a foothold in the northeastern plains and jungles. They incorporated many Huastec surrender troops, managed Huastec villages, and their power grew rapidly... .Interestingly, after they established their foundation in the northeast, a dog-born leader named Amosi sent an envoy to the alliance, claiming that he was willing to pay tribute to the powerful Cactus tribe."
"Huh? Red Crow Chief Amosi..."
Shulot was a little surprised. The chief of the Red Crow tribe actually has such knowledge... He asked in a deep voice.
"How did the Alliance respond?"
"They are just some escaped dog tribes, so what qualifications do they have to become the vassals of the alliance."
The high priest's calm words carried the confidence of the Mexica people in commanding all directions.
"Northern General Ocelot suggested sending out the Mexica Legion to conquer the new canine descendants. After discussing with the high priests, the royal family decided to let it go and ignore it... The Eastern Expedition is about to begin, leaving these A canine creature putting pressure on the Huastecs would do no harm to the Alliance."
"Well, that's true. Then let them go first!"
Shulot agreed and sighed in his heart.
"The Red Crow Tribe is so lucky to have migrated all the way from the northern wastelands and finally established a foothold in the northeastern plains and jungles..."
The two of them said nothing more, and Shulot continued to check the alliance's secrets.
There are no enfeoffed city-states to the east of the capital city in the lake, only towering mountains that are difficult to navigate. These mountains are thousands of meters high and completely separate the Mexica Valley and the Tlaxcala Valley, which are not far apart. If the Tlaxcala Valley can be conquered, it can be counted as the eastern city-state of the alliance.
In addition to the city-states in the west, south, and north, the alliance also has several distant jurisdictions.
"The land of Jontal has a total population of 200,000, and Milpa has about 1 to 2 million acres."
"Further south from the southern city-state, along both sides of the Tarsus River, is the land of Jontar, with a population of 200,000. It is a vast area with sparse population, and there are many tidal flats and swamps along the river. The land of Jontar accepts the alliance Jurisdiction, there are some newly emerged small city-states in Mexica, which are in a state of autonomy between the great nobles and tribal leaders... The high priests have sent many priests, and they are converting the Jontar tribesmen here."
The high priest explained calmly.
"Xulot, my child. The lower reaches of the Talsas River are the south of your fiefdom, the middle reaches is the land of Jontar, and then one or two hundred miles further up the river passes through the Mixtec Alliance, and then reaches the source of the upper reaches, Terra The rich and prosperous core valley of Skala..."
Shulot nodded solemnly. He had thought about it for a long time, and the Talsas River was the key to the southern campaign.
"As long as the Southern Route Army can gain an advantage in the water battle, go upstream along the Tarsus River and attack all the way, they can go straight into the heart of the Tlaxcala people!"
The high priest raised his eyebrows slightly and shook slightly.
"My child, don't take risks! The upper reaches of the Tarsus River are very narrow, there are many fortresses along the river, and they have to pass through the territory of the Mixtecs... It is better for the Southern Route Army to move steadily and advance by land and water at the same time. "
Shulot's eyes flashed and he was silent. He has been fighting for many years and has become very proficient in grasping the war and has his own set of understandings. Cracking down a solid fortress on land is obviously a long and difficult job, and we don't know how long it will take and how much food will be consumed. And the waterway goes deep, goes straight to the heart of the enemy, and decides it in a single battle, which is a temptation that no commander can refuse.
"My son. In this campaign, you don't have to rush. It's better to advance slowly. There are also many fortresses in the heart of Tlaxcala. If the army rushes deep along the waterway, it will be very dangerous if the troops are under the fortresses."
The high priest's expression did not change, but his voice became deeper.
"Even if the four states of Tlaxcala are conquered and the Tlaxcala people are completely wiped out, this prosperous eastern valley will be brought under the direct control of the royal family, or it will be entrusted to other princes... The kingdom in the lake lacks Dingkou, so you can conquer the east At that time, you can plunder more people and transport them back to your fiefdom. The priests in the land of Qiongtar will try their best to cooperate."
Speaking of this, a hint of vicissitudes of life appeared in the eyes of the high priest. He reached out his hand and touched Shulot's cheek gently, his voice gradually becoming inaudible.
"My child, when you invade the Tlaxcala Valley and, together with King Avit, eliminate the alliance's old enemy for more than fifty years, I will... pray for you..."
"Huh? Grandpa, what did you say?"
"...I say, you must remember to beware of the Mixtecs, no matter how submissive they appear!"
An inexplicable flash of uneasiness flashed through Shulot's heart. He looked at his grandfather's calm face and nodded respectfully.
"Yes, I will obey you. I will not rush into these expeditions!"
The high priest smiled kindly, retracted his skinny hand, and said nothing more. Shulot opened the document to the end and read it softly.
"Mountain Weitamo State, directly under the alliance, has a population of 150,000, and Milpa has 500,000-1,000,000 acres. Sitacuaro State, entrusted to Prince Iskali, has a population of 70,000, and Milpa has about 500,000 acres. Akambaro The state was entrusted to Prince Tepopolo, with a population of 100,000, and Milpa was unknown. The three kingdoms of the Lake Kingdom were entrusted to His Highness Shulot, with a population of 700,000-800,000, and Milpa was unknown..."
These data do not need to be explained by the high priest, Shulot has a clearer grasp.
The mountainous Weitamo State is located on the south bank of the Tulsas River and southeast of Lithospermum County. It is a copper mine origin directly under the alliance. In order to mine copper mines, the alliance moved 20,000 to 30,000 miners and their families here, and it has developed rapidly in recent years.
Sitacuaro State is nominally the fiefdom of Prince Iskali. It is located in the southeast of the Lake Kingdom and has a group of fortresses that the Southern Route Army attacked with great difficulty. Prince Iskali is a royal noble, loyal and closely related to the royal family. The royal family and the high priests directly sent royal advisors and missionary priests to manage the fiefdom for Prince Iskali. The data of the fiefdom was also mastered in detail, which was almost the same as being under direct control.
Akambalo State is the fiefdom of Prince Tepopolo, located in the northeast of the Lake Kingdom and on the south bank of the Leman River. It was also a small military city-state. Tepopolo
"Mountain Wetamo State, directly under the alliance, has a population of 150,000, and Milpa has 500,000-1,000,000 acres. Sitacuaro State, entrusted to Prince Iskali, has a population of 70,000, and Milpa has about 500,000 acres. Akambaro The state was entrusted to Prince Tepopolo, with a population of 100,000, and Milpa was unknown. The three kingdoms of the Lake Kingdom were entrusted to His Highness Shulot, with a population of 700,000-800,000, and Milpa was unknown..."
These data do not need to be explained by the high priest, Shulot has a clearer grasp.
The mountainous Weitamo State is located on the south bank of the Tulsas River and southeast of Lithospermum County. It is a copper mine origin directly under the alliance. In order to mine copper mines, the alliance moved 20,000 to 30,000 miners and their families here, and it has developed rapidly in recent years.
Sitacuaro State is nominally the fiefdom of Prince Iskali. It is located in the southeast of the Lake Kingdom and has a group of fortresses that the Southern Route Army attacked with great difficulty. Prince Iskali is a royal noble, loyal and closely related to the royal family. The royal family and the high priests directly sent royal advisors and missionary priests to manage the fiefdom for Prince Iskali. The data of the fiefdom was also mastered in detail, which was almost the same as being under direct control.
Akambalo State is the fiefdom of Prince Tepopolo, located in the northeast of the Lake Kingdom and on the south bank of the Leman River. It was also a small military city-state. Tepopolo
"Mountain Wetamo State, directly under the alliance, has a population of 150,000, and Milpa has 500,000-1,000,000 acres. Sitacuaro State, entrusted to Prince Iskali, has a population of 70,000, and Milpa has about 500,000 acres. Akambaro The state was entrusted to Prince Tepopolo, with a population of 100,000, and Milpa was unknown. The three kingdoms of the Lake Kingdom were entrusted to His Highness Shulot, with a population of 700,000-800,000, and Milpa was unknown..."
These data do not need to be explained by the high priest, Shulot has a clearer grasp.
The mountainous Weitamo State is located on the south bank of the Tulsas River and southeast of Lithospermum County. It is a copper mine origin directly under the alliance. In order to mine copper mines, the alliance moved 20,000 to 30,000 miners and their families here, and it has developed rapidly in recent years.
Sitacuaro State is nominally the fiefdom of Prince Iskali. It is located in the southeast of the Lake Kingdom and has a group of fortresses that the Southern Route Army attacked with great difficulty. Prince Iskali is a royal noble, loyal and closely related to the royal family. The royal family and the high priests directly sent royal advisors and missionary priests to manage the fiefdom for Prince Iskali. The data of the fiefdom was also mastered in detail, which was almost the same as being under direct control.
I’ll refresh it later. There’s still a lot more to write.
